Love Actually in Concert is heading to 30+ U.S. cities this holiday season

GEA Live, RoadCo and Fifth Season are launching Love Actually in Concert on Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C., bringing a live orchestra and the full film to more than 30 U.S. cities. Presales started July 22, with tickets on sale July 24 at 10 a.m. local time.

Why it matters: - The tour turns a holiday favorite into a live event built for families, date nights and repeat fans. - The format pairs a full screening of Love Actually with a live orchestra, adding a concert experience to an already familiar seasonal movie. - The run spans more than 30 cities across the U.S., giving the production broad reach during the holiday period.

What happened: - GEA Live, RoadCo and Fifth Season announced Love Actually in Concert on July 22. - The tour opens Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C., and then travels coast-to-coast. - The schedule includes stops in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Chicago and other markets. - Presales began July 22. - Tickets go on sale to the general public July 24 at 10 a.m. local time.

The details: - A live orchestra will perform the film’s soundtrack while the complete movie is shown on a cinema screen. - The music 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 romantic comedy Love Actually. - The cast includes Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson and Martin Freeman. - Craig Armstrong is the film’s composer and has won Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy awards. - The tour schedule is subject to change. - Preview dates are marked with one asterisk and premiere dates are marked with two asterisks in the schedule. - Tickets are available through local venue websites. - The tour is being promoted on social media with #loveactuallyinconcert. - Press assets are available for media use.

Between the lines: - The rollout leans on the long-tail popularity of Love Actually, which has become a multi-generational holiday ritual since its release. - The live-orchestra format is part nostalgia, part premium-event strategy, aimed at giving a familiar title a new reason to buy a ticket. - The announcement also reinforces how entertainment companies are packaging film, music and live performance into one touring product.

What's next: - The first performance is set for Nov. 16 at The Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. - Additional dates continue through Dec. 27, ending in Sugar Land, Texas. - Fans can check local venue sites for city-specific ticket details and schedule updates.