Behind the Curtain – Dollywood Christmas Shows

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12’s Amelia Greer took a trip to the great Smokey Mountains and got to look Behind the Curtain at Dollywood’s Christmas shows!

Dollywood Stage Manager Farryn Creech explains how their cast is able to prepare for their many 45-minute shows that entertain Dollywood guests daily.

“Twas the Night Before Christmas” is this season’s holiday show which is an adaptation of the iconic Christmas story.

Amelia Greer gets a look at how the cast warm up, practice, and get ready for a whole show of bringing families together through a little holiday magic and cheer.

Catch the performance at Dollywood while you can, with the last day of the season on January 4, 2026.

Behind the Curtain is sponsored by Epikos Comic Cards and Games.