AC ushers in holiday season with shows, special events
There's plenty to do and hear in Atlantic City this holiday season.
IT'S BEGINNING to look - and, especially, sound - a lot like Christmas in Atlantic City, with various venues planning seasonal musical productions over the next five weeks.
Only one gaming hall, Tropicana Atlantic City, has an extended-run revue. Others are staging one- or two-nighters where big-name artists covering musical genres from country (Kenny Rogers) to jump-'n'-jive (Brian Setzer Orchestra) put their own spin on the season's sounds.
'Holiday Extravaganza': Seasonal revusical features a high-kicking ensemble and a sleigh-full of favorite holiday tunes, both pop and traditional.
Tropicana Atlantic City, Boardwalk at Brighton Avenue, through Dec. 20, show times vary, $20 and $10 (kids 16 and under), 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.
'Christmas Rocks': Atlantic City has become an annual stop for the swinging Yule-flavored program performed by guitar titan Brian Setzer and his brass-fueled big band.
Caesars Atlantic City, Boardwalk at Arkansas Avenue, Nov. 30, 9 p.m., $94.50, $84.50 and $63, 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.
'Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits Through the Years': The silver-maned country crooner pairs seasonal favorites with his many signature songs.
Resorts Casino Hotel, Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, 9 p.m., Nov. 30, $60.50 and $49.50, 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.
'Frankie Avalon Christmas': South Philly native and turn-of-the-'60s pop idol is throwing his knit cap into the holiday musicale realm this season.
Trump Taj Mahal, Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, 3:30 p.m., Dec. 4, $45, 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.
'Paul Revere & the Raiders Rockin' Christmas': Iconic 1960s pop band performs rock 'n' roll versions of Christmas songs.
Atlantic Club Casino, Boardwalk at Boston Avenue, 9 p.m. Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, $20, 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.
'It's A Shore Holiday': Atlantic City Ballet program of contemporary and classical dance.
Trump Taj Mahal, Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, 3:30 p.m., Dec. 7, free (reservations required), trumptaj.com/sweepstakes-en.html.
'A Christmas Carol': Not a full-blown theatrical telling of the quintessential Christmas yarn, but a one-man show performed by Charles Dickens' great-great grandson, Gerald Dickens.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgata Way, 4 p.m., Dec. 14, $20, 866-900-4849, theborgata.com.
'Kenny G Holiday Show': Popular saxophonist puts a "smooth jazz" twist on selections from the holiday songbook.
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, 777 Harrah's Blvd., 9 p.m., Dec. 20, $75, $55 and $35, 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.
It's a very Trop holiday
"Holiday Extravaganza" isn't Tropicana's only nod to the season. The gambling den is pretty much AC's Christmas Central.
The fine-dining section of The Quarter is again the site of the Trop's seasonal light-and-sound extravaganza, showing every half-hour on the half-hour, 2 p.m. to midnight daily.
On Dec. 14 comes another Tropicana tradition, the epic pub crawl known as "The Running of the Santas." Festivities begin at 7 p.m. and continue till 3 a.m. Register at runningofthesantas.com.