Children’s Holiday Theater Around NYC

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

Peter and The Star Catcher

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

Broadway Classics

Off Broadway Classics

Big Apple Circus

Blue Man Group

Gazillion Bubble Show

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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.

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