Illustration of a toy stage with red curtains where two nutcrackers and a dancer perform for a small seated audience (Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert)

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert

Audiences can experience the holiday movie featuring Jim Carrey's Grinch and Little Cindy Lou Who on the big screen. The Charlotte Symphony performs James Horner's vibrant score live alongside the film. Conductor Christopher James Lees leads the orchestra for this family-favorite seasonal performance.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

Fri, Nov 27: 7:30 PM–9:30 PM; Sat, Nov 28: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM.

Ages

PG

Accessibility

Audio Description will be available for the Friday evening performance.

Going?

Location

Ovens Auditorium · 2900 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28205 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fans of holiday films and live orchestral music

Vibe

Festive and cinematic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Choose the Friday performance if you need audio description, which is offered for that performance only.
  • Consider a Movie Series or Create Your Own package if you want to include this concert in a package.
  • Allow time for the live orchestra and film presentation, which run together as one concert.
  • The story features Jim Carrey’s Grinch and Little Cindy Lou Who, with the Charlotte Symphony performing the score live.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Audio description is available for the Friday evening performance.
  • The concert is available with a Movie Series package.
  • The concert is available with a Create Your Own package.

Links & Contact

Run by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during the concert?

The film How the Grinch Stole Christmas plays on a big screen while the Charlotte Symphony performs James Horner’s score live.

Is this a family-friendly performance?

The concert is described as a family-favorite tale featuring the Grinch and Little Cindy Lou Who.

Who leads the orchestra?

Christopher James Lees conducts the Charlotte Symphony.

Can I get audio description?

Audio description is available for the Friday evening performance.

Are there concert package options?

The concert is also available with a Movie Series or Create Your Own package.

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