Love Actually in Concert tour hits 30-plus U.S. cities this holiday season

GEA Live, RoadCo and Fifth Season are taking Love Actually in Concert to more than 30 U.S. cities starting Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C. Presales began July 22, with general ticket sales set for July 24 at 10 a.m. local time.

Why it matters: - The tour turns a holiday movie staple into a live event, giving fans a new way to experience Love Actually during the Christmas season. - The format pairs a full screening with a live orchestra, which can broaden the appeal beyond movie fans to families and holiday outing audiences. - The run spans more than 30 cities, signaling a wide U.S. rollout for a nostalgia-driven entertainment product.

What happened: - GEA Live, RoadCo and Fifth Season announced LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT for more than 30 U.S. cities this holiday season. - The tour launches Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C., after a Nov. 15 preview in Williamsport, Pa. - Presales started July 22. - General ticket sales begin July 24 at 10 a.m. local time. - The production will screen the full film while a live orchestra performs the soundtrack in sync. - The tour includes stops in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Chicago and other cities.

The details: - The set list includes Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Craig Armstrong’s score and "Love Is All Around." - The film is Richard Curtis’ 2003 Christmas rom-com Love Actually. - The movie follows 10 interweaving love stories set around the festive period. - The cast includes Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson and Martin Freeman. - The schedule is subject to change. - Early stops include Richmond, Va.; Red Bank, N.J.; Atlantic City, N.J.; Columbus, Ohio; and Louisville, Ky. - Other listed cities include Indianapolis, Cleveland, Kitchener, Ontario, Waterbury, Conn., Brooklyn, N.Y., Boston, Milwaukee, Wausau, Wis., Rochester, Minn., Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha, Denver, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Diego, San Antonio, Dallas and Sugar Land, Texas. - The longest run in the posted schedule is Nov. 20-21 in Atlantic City, N.J. - The final listed stop is Dec. 27 in Sugar Land, Texas. - Tickets are available through local venue websites. - The production is being promoted on social media with the hashtag #loveactuallyinconcert.

Between the lines: - The tour leans on the film’s long-running status as a holiday tradition to draw audiences who already know the story and songs. - The live-orchestra format adds a premium event layer that can help theaters and promoters sell seasonal programming in late fall and December. - GEA Live is framing the show as a shared holiday experience, which suggests the tour is aimed as much at group outings as at individual moviegoers.

What's next: - More city-specific ticket details are expected to flow through local venue websites. - Additional promotional materials are available for media. - The tour will move across the U.S. from November through late December, with the schedule open to change.