The Suffolk December Lineup

The holidays have arrived! Which means a brand new slate of holiday shows and more at The Suffolk. The theater has the kiddos covered too with Christmas movies. Tickets and more information are available at thesuffolk.org. Suffolk Theater is at 118 East Main Street in Riverhead.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swing’n Holiday Party — Friday, December 8, 8 p.m.

Your favorite American swing and jazz group is back with fun arrangements of classic holiday tunes in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style like “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” “Winter Wonderland,” and sooo many more. Expect detours to New Orleans for “Frosty the Snowman” and the Caribbean for a calypso-style “A Party for Santa” to keep things interesting. But Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has always made writing original music a priority and the holidays are no exception. “Rockabilly Christmas,” “Last Night (I Went Out With Santa Claus),” “Christmas Time in Tinsel Town” and the beautiful and reflective “It Feels Like Christmas Time” are the band’s take on the many feelings of the holidays.

An Elegant Evening of Sinatra & Bennett – Saturday, December 9, 8 p.m.

The 19-piece New Millennium Jazz Band, featuring some of the greatest voices on Long Island, is back to pay tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” Frank Sinatra on what would have been his 108th birthday along with a musical celebration of the life of the late Tony Bennett. Patrons are encouraged to dress to the nines for this elegant evening of pure musical bliss, transporting us back in time to the golden age of music and dancing with a full open dance floor and some of the most wonderful music ever created!

Tab Benoit With Special Guests The Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Sunday, December 10, 7 p.m.

Grammy-nominated Tab Benoit is one of the most impressive guitarists to emerge from rich southern Louisiana in recent years and arguably the most influential ensemble to emerge in New Orleans over the last 25 years. He has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as five Blues Music Awards, including B.B. King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Featuring the New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band, celebrating 40 years of traditional brass band music blended with Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul.

Blockbuster Movie Series: “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” – Wednesday, December 13, 7 p.m.

This 2000 Christmas classic directed by Ron Howard stars Jim Carrey as The Grinch alongside Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin and Molly Shannon. The movie follows the Grinch as he attempts to sabotage Whoville’s holiday plans.

Rockabilly Christmas – Friday, December 15, 8 p.m.

The Suffolk’s favorite holiday tradition is back with Rockabilly Christmas. Featuring Sun Records’ last recording artist, piano madman Jason D. Williams (often compared to his friend and mentor Jerry Lee Lewis), Gene Casey (the East End’s prodigal Rockabilly King and one of the best Rockabilly players you will ever hear), and The Vendettas for one rockin’ Christmas!

Cherish the Ladies: “A Celtic Christmas” – Saturday, December 16, 3 and 8 p.m.

Grammy-nominated Irish American supergroup Cherish the Ladies is recognized as the BBC’s Best Musical Group of the Year and named Top North American Celtic Group at the Irish Music Awards. This year, they are here with two performances of “A Celtic Christmas, “featuring their signature mark on classic carols such as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night” in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and spectacular step dancing.

A John Denver Christmas – Sunday, December 17, 7 p.m.

Celebrate the joy, magic and memories of Christmas with classic John Denver songs along with holiday favorites. Featuring award-winning, internationally touring artists Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon, audiences will enjoy classic John Denver tunes such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Annie’s Song,” “Country Roads,” “Sunshine,” and many more along with holiday favorites. Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon have been delighting audiences in an acclaimed holiday show that is on everyone’s Christmas list.

Blockbuster Movie Series: “Home Alone” – Wednesday, December 20, 7 p.m.

This 1990 Christmas favorite, directed by Chris Columbus, stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O’Hara. Culkin plays Kevin McCallister, a boy who defends his suburban Chicago home from a home invasion after his family accidentally leaves him behind on their Christmas vacation to Paris.

A Classical Christmas – Friday, December 22, 8 p.m.

For the first time ever, The Suffolk presents an enchanting evening of classical music highlighting all of the most beloved Christmas tunes that fill the air with holiday spirit. Escape the hustle and bustle of the season and witness 30-piece Long Island Concert Orchestra perform the nostalgic melodies of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” Handel’s “Messiah,” Beethoven: Choral Fantasy, Campogrande: Concerto for Audience, John Rutter Christmas Carols, R. Vaughn Williams’s “Greensleeves,” and so much more.

The Lords of 52nd Street: Greatest Hits & “The Nylon Curtain” – Saturday, December 23, 8 p.m.

The Lords are back in town for a brand new show. Performing Billy Joel’s greatest hits that they helped make famous along with “The Nylon Curtain” album front to back. Come see the guys that recorded Billy Joel’s classics play Billy Joel’s classics.

The Suffolk 54 New Year’s Eve – Sunday, December 31, 10 p.m.

After a roaring success last year, The Suffolk is back with the biggest New Year’s Eve party on the East End. Featuring That 70’s Band, The Suffolk is taking it back to the disco days of Studio 54 with the music of Earth Wind and Fire, The Commodores, Donna Summer, KC and The Sunshine Band, Chic, Bee Gees, and so much more. The night will feature: an open dance floor; hats, noisemakers, and streamers; exclusive one-night-only menu offerings and specialty cocktails available to purchase; a live stream of Times Square ball drop; and complimentary champagne toast at midnight.