Keith Urban, ‘The Lion King,’ Patti LaBelle: 18 things to do this week in Central NY

Get cozy as winter approaches and the holidays are in full swing.
Start off the week at the Friends of Lorenzo Christmas preview party or catch the opening night of Disney’s “The Lion King” at the Landmark theatre. Take in even more stage offerings throughout the weekend with “Big Fish” debuting at CNY Playhouse, Syracuse Stage’s continuing production of “Cinderella,” and “The Sound of Music” premiere at the Redhouse.