Ten Holiday Shows to See on The Cheap

The mayor's tourism office is offering tickets to more than 100 holiday shows at deep discounts.

The shows include some of the season's best-loved annual productions, like The Nutcracker, as well as on long-running shows and one-off events. You can get tickets at the MayorsHolidaySpecial.com

For the seventh year running, the Mayor's Office of Tourism is collaborating with Arts Boston, theGreater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureauand area art and performance venues to create an affordable holiday experience. There are double the number of performances from last year's lineup.

Additionally, for the first time, a couple of dozen restaurants have added a $10 coupon.

"The goal is to attract more people to the area and make arts the central part of the experience," said Niki Lamberg of ArtsBoston.

She said the event has become a major fundraiser for ArtsBoston, which returns over $3 million dollars to local arts and artists.

Bostix, the half price ticket program of ArtsBoston, acts as the sales arm for participating productions.  The sale ends on Jan. 1. Here are ten shows worth the full price of admission. At half price, they are a gift, and if you plan your day right, you can spend a day in the city for a song.

1. Joy!  Presented by Boston Gay Men's Chorus at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall
2. The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Parts I and II Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston
3. Urban Nutcracker Presented by BalletRox at Wheelock Family Theatre
4. Frog Pond Skating Presented by Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Boston Common
5. Black Nativity Presented by National Center of Afro-American Artists at Northeastern University Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall
6. Radio City Christmas Spectacular Presented by Citi Performing Arts Center at Citi Wang Theatre
7. Downtown Crossing Holiday Market Presented by City of Boston at Downtown Crossing
8. Winter Solitude Presented by Juventas New Music Ensemble at Seully Hall
9. Holiday Pops Presented by Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall
10. Striking 12 Presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company at Deane Hall

Check MayorsHolidaySpecial.com for location details, show times and ticket availability.