A jazzy kind of Christmas

In Concert

Jazzin’ Christmas
Everyone is in for a merry holiday weekend when jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum stops by the Madison Theatre with his “A Gospel According to Jazz” tour, joined by Gerald Albright, Norman Brown and vocalist Sheléa. Nothing could be more wonderful than spending time during the holiday season with audiences and some of his favorite musical friends, according to Whalum. “This year’s tour will feature the so amazing Gerald Albright, Grammy award-winner Norman Brown and vocal phenom Sheléa. My awesome band is here again, along with my special guests Kevin Whalum and John Stoddart. There’s no joy like that of sharing the “Greatest Love of All” through the greatest music of all.”
Saturday, Dec. 26, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $45-$75. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

Family fun

A Fairy Tale Winter
It’s a joyous magical time of year, especially in the land of Happily Ever After, in this sparkling holiday confection presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions. Experience a thrilling adventure as everyone’s favorite fairy tale princes and princesses prepare for the Crystal Winter Ball. All is going well until fairy tale worlds collide and all must join together to save the day in the spirit of the season. The cast includes East Rockaway’s Chris Balbi, a recent graduate of LIU Post, as Prince Les.
Sunday, Dec. 27, 1 p.m. $10. The performance runs for one hour and is followed by a meet-and-greet with the cast. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. (516) 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.

Family Fun

Musical Storytelling
Share some fantastical happenings on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage.  “Princess Frog: A Musical Fairy Tale,” commissioned by LICM, in conjunction with its current exhibit, “Once Upon a Time…Exploring the World of Fairy Tales,” is full of wit and whimsy for all ages. Mix three wild boys, who happen to be princes, one frustrated (Queen) mother, three magic rocks and an enchanted frog and you have the makings of a modern fairy tale. Based on an Italian folktale, the “Princess Frog” has been re-created by Lena Pennino-Smith, author of last season’s break-out family musical, “Happy As Clams.”
Sunday through Thursday, Dec.27-31,11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.