“A John Waters Christmas”

John Waters, the cult filmmaker behind Pink Flamingos and Hairspray—the Pope of Trash himself—is back on the road to present his annual Christmas show. Tonight’s production is copresented with the Grog Shop. Waters’s one-man shows are legendary, and A John Waters Christmas is no different. As he describes, “I prepare for it like I prepare for everything else. I write a 70-minute monologue and I come on stage with no notes, no safety net, and I perform.” The views expressed by performers during this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Tickets are nonrefundable. No refunds are issued unless the event is canceled by the venue or if safety concerns prevent the event from taking place. If an event is canceled, tickets are refunded in full. If an event is rescheduled, tickets are honored for the new date. We encourage attendees to stay informed about event updates. The 2026–27 Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the Musart Society. This program is made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund. The Cleveland Museum of Art is funded in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Performing arts programs are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.