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Entertainment Stage
Enjoy festive dance performances, heavenly voices and merry instrumentals...There's fun for the whole family!
Thank you to Miller Piano Company for partnering with the show and providing the piano for the stage!

Christmas Movie Star Marcus Rosner is Coming to the Southern Christmas Show
We’re excited to welcome actor Marcus Rosner to the Southern Christmas Show on Friday, November 20! Join Marcus at 2:30 p.m. on the LeafFilter Entertainment Stage as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his work on Hallmark and Lifetime films, along with his recent role on Sullivan’s Crossing. Stick around after his stage appearance for an autograph signing and the chance to meet Marcus in person!
Make plans to visit the show Friday—you won’t want to miss this special appearance!
More About Marcus Rosner:
Marcus Rosner is a Canadian actor, producer, writer, and director, most recently appearing in a pivotal role in Season 4 of Netflix hit Sullivan’s Crossing, opposite Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray. He previously recurred on the Peabody Award-winning UnREAL, with additional credits including Ride, Continuum, Arrow, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Sex/Life, and Matlock, along with more than 25 films for Hallmark and Lifetime. A Writers Guild of Canada member, Rosner has also produced twelve feature films in Alberta. He co-wrote the Telefilm-financed feature Legends of Conquest and wrote and directed the award-winning short Emergency. He has guest lectured on performance and independent filmmaking at the University of Texas and is also a member of Mensa. Which he thinks is cool.
LeafFilter Entertainment Stage Schedule:
Wednesday, November 11th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Queen City Ringers Small Ensemble |
| 12:00 PM | Songs of the Season Presented by Dennis Benton |
| 1:00 PM | The Muppet Christmas Carol - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 3:00 PM | Songs of the Season Presented by Dennis Benton |
| 4:00 PM | Israeli Dances of Hope |
| 5:00 PM | The Worship Movement |
| 6:00 PM | Songs of the Season Presented by Dennis Benton |
Thursday, November 12th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | We Need a Little Christmas! Presented by McBee Elementary School First Grade Chorus |
| 12:00 PM | Saint Michael Youth Choir |
| 1:00 PM | Saint Michael Youth Choir |
| 2:00 PM | Jennifer Alvarado |
| 3:00 PM | White Christmas - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 6:00 PM | Oxygen Choir |
| 7:00 PM | Oxygen Choir |
Friday, November 13th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Charlotte Christian School Chamber Ensemble |
| 12:00 PM | Ringing in the Season Presented by Mill Creek Middle School Handbells |
| 1:00 PM | The Sounds of Christmas Presented by Metrolina Christian Academy |
| 2:00 PM | The Santa Clause 2 - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 4:00 PM | Maslar Academy of Music |
| 5:00 PM | Maslar Academy of Music |
| 6:00 PM | Open Door Studios |
| 7:00 PM | Christmas Pom Dance Presented by Glitters, All Stars |
Saturday, November 14th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Central Dance Ministry |
| 12:00 PM | Motion Dance Studio |
| 1:00 PM | Holiday Dancers Presented by Upstage Center of Performing Arts |
| 2:00 PM | Dennis Benton & Songs for the Season |
| 3:00 PM | Singing Christmas Tree Carolers |
| 4:00 PM | A Chance to Dance for Special Needs |
| 5:00 PM | Frosty's Winter Wonderland - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 6:00 PM | Kenny Durbin's Band of All-Stars |
| 7:00 PM | High School Choir Presented by Mountain Island Charter School |
Sunday, November 15th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Morrison Dance and Theatre |
| 12:00 PM | Prep and Landing - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 1:00 PM | A Country Christmas |
| 2:00 PM | Charlotte Youth Ballet |
| 3:00 PM | Queen Charlotte Chorus |
| 4:00 PM | Carolina Dance Academy |
Monday, November 16th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Hickory Grove Christian Choir |
| 12:00 PM | Pine Lake Prep Choirs |
| 1:00 PM | Scrooge (1935) - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 3:00 PM | Acoustic Holiday Delights Presented by Anna Rae |
| 4:00 PM | Holiday Strings Presented by Waxhaw Harpist |
Tuesday, November 17th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Southwest Middle School Band |
| 12:00 PM | Pine Lake Prep Choirs |
| 1:00 PM | Dutchman Creek Middle School's Bel Canto Ensemble |
| 2:00 PM | Rejoice! It's Christmas! Presented by Lake Norman Christian School Fine Arts |
| 3:00 PM | Miracle on 34th Street (1955) - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 4:00 PM | Dennis Benton & Songs for the Season |
Wednesday, November 18th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | A Cavalier Christmas Presented by Cuthbertson High School Concert Chorus |
| 12:00 PM | Sounds of the Holidays Presented by Cuthbertson High School Ladies Chorus |
| 1:00 PM | Piedmont Dance Team |
| 2:00 PM | Piedmont Musical Theatre Department |
| 3:00 PM | Frosty's Winter Wonderland - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 4:00 PM | Brandi's Little Christmas Presented by Brandi Alden |
Thursday, November 19th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Ballantyne Ridge High School Dance Group |
| 12:00 PM | Holiday Bows Presented by Providence High School Symphonic Orchestra |
| 1:00 PM | Holiday Bows Presented by Providence High School Chamber Orchestra |
| 2:00 PM | Beyond Tomorrow (1940) - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 4:00 PM | Acoustic Holiday Delights Presented by Anna Rae |
| 5:00 PM | Mint Hill Middle School Dance |
| 6:00 PM | Israeli Dances of Hope |
| 7:00 PM | Charlotte Chorus |
Friday, November 20th:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Christmas with a Twist Presented by Jesse C. Carson High School Honors Chorus |
| 12:00 PM | Tis the Season to INSPIRE! Presented by Inspire Performing Arts Company |
| 1:00 PM | A Holiday Serenade Presented by Luca and Raquel Sharon |
| 2:00 PM | Deck the Hallmark Podcast: Behind the Scenes |
| 2:30 PM | Marcus Rosner Appearance |
| 3:00 PM | White Christmas - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 5:00 PM | Holiday Solo Mountain Dulcimer Presented by Bradley Christopher Ellis |
| 6:00 PM | Snowmen Light Display Presented by Svetlitsa |
| 7:00 PM | Holiday Solo Mountain Dulcimer Presented by Bradley Christopher Ellis |
Saturday, November 21st:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | WBAV's Gospel Choir |
| 12:00 PM | Samantha Rose |
| 1:00 PM | Christmas Flutings Presented by Charlotte Flute Choir |
| 2:00 PM | Carolina Classic Christmas Clogging |
| 3:00 PM | The Muppet Christmas Carol - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 5:00 PM | Alisha Brooks Piano and Voice Studio |
| 6:00 PM | A Christmas Concert with John, Jeanne, & Friends |
| 7:00 PM | A Christmas Concert with John, Jeanne, & Friends |
Sunday, November 22nd:
| Time: | Performance: |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Providence Music |
| 12:00 PM | Elf Jr. Presented by Lumi School of Musical Theater |
| 1:00 PM | Miracle on 34th Street (1955) - The Movie! Sponsored by Mattress Firm |
| 2:00 PM | Cabarrus Dance Academy |
| 3:00 PM | Trojan Dance Company |
| 4:00 PM | Dance U |
