Kenny G brings his holiday show to Westbury.

Kenny G brings his holiday show to Westbury. Credit: Invision/AP/Charles Sykes

Broadway star Melissa Errico gets amped up during the holiday season. The 55-year-old singer-actor, who grew up in Plandome, feels directly connected to Christmas.

“I always felt like I had a little destiny to be a Christmas fairy for eternity,” says Errico, who is married to tennis player-announcer Patrick McEnroe. “I have a heightened sense of the beauty of the season, innately. I believe this is a time to let your imagination run free.”

Errico will be in the spotlight at LIU Post’s Krasnoff Theater at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville on Dec. 13 performing “The Secret Diary of Mrs. Santa.” This is one of several holiday-themed shows happening on Long Island next month. Here are 23 concerts not to miss.

JANE LYNCH

“Glee” star Jane Lynch brings “A Swingin’ Little Christmas” show — featuring Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer from "The Office"), Tim Davis and the Tony Guerrero Quintet — to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Dec. 3.

LOCATION 71 E. Main St., Patchogue

INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org

TICKETS $60-$90

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

Enjoy a Creole Christmas with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, playing holiday songs with a twist at The Suffolk on Dec. 5.

LOCATION 118 E. Main St., Riverhead

INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

TICKETS $59-$99

LAURIE BERKNER

KIds' favorite Laurie Berkner returns to The Paramount.

KIds' favorite Laurie Berkner returns to The Paramount. Credit: Courtesy Laurie Berkner

Kids will gather around children’s folk artist Laurie Berkner as she performs “A Live Holiday Concert” at The Paramount for two shows, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., on Dec. 6.

LOCATION 370 New York Ave., Huntington

INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com

TICKETS $44.75-$108.75

FUTURE OF JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Get that warm and fuzzy feeling at the “Home for the Holidays” show, featuring the 15-piece Future of Jazz Orchestra at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 6.

LOCATION 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

INFO 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org

TICKETS $45.80-$100.50

EZRA RAY HART

Witness Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and Emerson Hart of Tonic mix it up performing “90s Hits & Xmas Riffs” at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Dec. 7.

LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury

INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

TICKETS $30-$129.50

PENTATONIX

Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix will blend pop and R&B with harmonies and beatboxing during its “Christmas in the City Tour,” which comes to UBS Arena at Belmont Park on Dec. 7.

LOCATION 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont

INFO 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com

TICKETS $49.95-$174.60

LEANN RIMES

Expect a night of greatest hits and holiday favorites with country pop singer LeAnn Rimes at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts on Dec. 7.

LOCATION 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook University

INFO 631-632-2787, stallercenter.com

TICKETS $71-$101

DARLENE LOVE

Still going strong: Darlene Love returns to Long Island for...

Still going strong: Darlene Love returns to Long Island for her holiday show. Credit: Christopher Logan

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer Darlene Love is set to perform her holiday classic, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” during her “Love for the Holidays” show at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Dec. 10.

LOCATION 71 E. Main St., Patchogue

INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org

TICKETS $46-$96

MARK TREMONTI 

Don’t miss Mark Tremonti, lead guitarist of the hard rock bands Creed and Alter Bridge, throw on a tuxedo and croon Christmas music and Frank Sinatra standards backed by a 17-piece orchestra at The Paramount on Dec. 11.

LOCATION 370 New York Ave., Huntington

INFO 631-673-7300, paramountny.com

TICKETS $43.75-$108.75

EILEEN IVERS

Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated Eileen Ivers injects some folk fiddling into her “Joyful Christmas” show at Boulton Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 12.

LOCATION 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore

INFO 631-969-1101, boultoncenter.org

TICKETS $60-$65

KENNY G

Kenny G brings his holiday show to Westbury.

Kenny G brings his holiday show to Westbury. Credit: Invision/AP/Charles Sykes

Soprano saxophonist Kenny G brings his “Miracles Holiday and Hits” show to Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Dec. 13.

LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury

INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

TICKETS $41.75-$146.90

THAT MOTOWN BAND

That Motown Band performs its "Home for the Holidays" show...

That Motown Band performs its "Home for the Holidays" show in Patchogue. Credit: Brixies Photography

Get the R&B vibe going when That Motown Band delivers its “Home for the Holidays” concert at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Dec. 13.

LOCATION 71 E. Main St., Patchogue

INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org

TICKETS $60-$100

LUMINARE CHRISTMAS!

Led by John Blasucci — veteran keyboardist for Dennis DeYoung (Styx and former lead keyboardist for Mannheim Steamroller) — Luminare Christmas! brings holiday cheer to The Suffolk on Dec. 13.

LOCATION 118 E. Main St., Riverhead

INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

TICKETS $50-$110

BELA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES

“Jingle All the Way” with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones will be at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts on Dec. 13.

LOCATION 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook

INFO 631-632-2787, stallercenter.com

TICKETS $51-$76

MELISSA ERRICO

Broadway star Melissa Errico: "Every year I have a different...

Broadway star Melissa Errico: "Every year I have a different inspiration for my holiday show." Credit: Marco Vacchi

For “The Secret Diary of Mrs. Santa” show at Tilles Center’s Krasnoff Theater on Dec. 13, Errico will be wearing a dress designed by Eric Winterling and inspired by Rosemary Clooney’s costume from “White Christmas,” which Errico starred in on Broadway. Pianist Billy Stritch accompanies her on songs like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” to name a few.

“Every year I have a different inspiration for my holiday show. I was thinking about the concept of Mrs. Santa writing a memoir,” Errico says. “I don’t think she’ll be in the best mood in the beginning because Santa is always so busy this time of year. There will be a bit of housewife humor like, ‘I’m stuck here with the reindeer and the mess he leaves behind.’ ”

LOCATION 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville

INFO 516-299-3100, tillescenter.org

TICKETS $45.80-$100.50

A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS

Watch as Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon re-create the holiday magic of the late singer-songwriter John Denver at The Suffolk on Dec. 14.

LOCATION 118 E. Main St., Riverhead

INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

TICKETS $46-$86

HERMAN’S HERMITS

Celebrate “An Olde English Christmas” with Herman’s Hermits, starring lead singer Peter Noone at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Dec. 14.

LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury

INFO 516-247-5200thetheatreatwestbury.com

TICKETS $41.75-$128.05

THE NEW YORK TENORS

Sing Christmas songs with the New York Tenors, Andy Cooney, Christopher Macchio and Daniel Rodriguez plus special guest Sarah Juliana, at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Dec. 14.

LOCATION 71 E. Main St., Patchogue

INFO 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org

TICKETS $76-$86

CHERISH THE LADIES

Experience the blend of Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day as Cherish the Ladies brings traditional Irish music to “A Celtic Christmas” at the Landmark-Jeanne Rimsky Theater on Dec. 16.

LOCATION 232 Main St. #1, Port Washington

INFO 516-767-6444, landmarkonmainstreet.org

TICKETS $43.93-$54.66

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS

Spend the evening with The Celts as they play a fresh hybrid of Irish Americana, which combines their own rootsy originals and tight vocal harmonies with fiery Irish traditional instrumentals at The Suffolk on Dec. 18.

LOCATION 118 E. Main St., Riverhead

INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

TICKETS $59-$99

CHRIS YOUNG

Country singer-songwriter Chris Young presents an acoustic evening dubbed, “It Must Be Christmas” at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Dec. 18.

LOCATION 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury

INFO 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

TICKETS $41.75-$169.90

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

Progressive rockers Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings their "The Ghosts of Christmas...

Progressive rockers Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings their "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" to UBS Arena. Credit: Bob Carey

Relive “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” with Trans-Siberian Orchestra at UBS Arena at Belmont Park on Dec. 18.

LOCATION 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont

INFO 516-460-8950, ubsarena.com
TICKETS $55-$191.75

ROCKABILLY CHRISTMAS

Jason D. Williams, Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks plus The Vendettas come together for a “Rockabilly Christmas” at The Suffolk on Dec. 19.

LOCATION 118 E. Main St., Riverhead

INFO 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

TICKETS $35-$65

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