A night out at the theater can be magical for any child, and there are some especially great performances happening this time of year. From fantasy fairy tales to Christmas comedy, here are some classics, some new theater, and some outside-of-the-box ideas for live shows that you can enjoy with the kids.
Off-Broadway and Children’s Theaters
13th Street Repertory Company: Imagination Show
Culture Project: The Adventures of Maya the Bee
DR2 Kids Theatre: The Velveteen Rabbit
Galli Theater: Snow White
Literally Alive: A Christmas Carol
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center: The Berenstain Bears Live!
The New Victory Theater: Circus Oz
The Paper Bag Players: Saddles and Sunshine
Puppetworks: The Steadfast Tin Soldier & Nutcracker Sweets
Radio City: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
St. Luke’s Theatre: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre: The Three Bears Holiday Bash
The Theater at MSG: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Tribeca Performing Arts Center: A Christmas Carol
Vital Theatre Company: Angelina Ballerina
New or Newish On Broadway
Broadway Classics
Off Broadway Classics
Plus, if your family loves “The Nutcracker,” we’ve gathered some local performances of the holiday classic here.
For other great performances, shows, and seasonal family fun, see our events calendar.
