Every winter, New York City transforms into a festive wonderland. Elaborate holiday window displays, decked out restaurants and bars, and, of course, a stellar lineup of highly anticipated Christmas shows. This year, get in the holiday spirit with NYC traditions like the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, catch the anticipated return of Buddy the Elf , witness the star-studded debut of Home for the Holidays, and so much more! Here’s your guide to this season’s best Christmas Broadway shows.
Christmas Spectacular
Starring The Radio City Rockettes
Closing Jan 1
From $43
Singing, synchronized dance, and the perfect amount of holiday spice and humor, the Radio City Rockettes have been charming New York City since 1932. This year, catch another exciting edition of the iconic Christmas Spectacular. Combining classic numbers like “Rag Doll”, "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers", and "New York at Christmas", with new-age technology and 3D projections, this show is the absolute, perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
Radio City Music Hall
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Home for the Holidays
Closing Dec 30
From $50
Crowned the voices of a generation by nearly 40 million Americans, the winners from three of America’s biggest talent competition TV shows are coming together for a limited-engagement holiday Broadway show. Featuring Candice Glover, winner of American Idol season 12; Josh Kaufman, winner of The Voice season 6; and Bianca Ryan, winner of America's Got Talent season 1, “Home For The Holidays” is scheduled to run over 6 weeks, with a final performance on December 30, 2017. The show will be hosted by Kaitlyn Bristowe, The Bachelorette season 11, with a special appearance by Oscar nominated stage and screen star Danny Aiello. Welcome the festive season with this vocal and melodic spectacle. Backed by a kinetic eight-piece rhythm and brass band, watch these musical stars perform contemporary takes on more than 25 holiday favorites. But remember - there will only be 53 performances! Make sure you snag your tickets while they’re still available!.
August Wilson Theatre
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Elf the Musical
Dec 13 - Dec 29
From $38
Buddy, America’s favorite elf, is coming back to NYC! For a limited run only, “Elf The Musical” will once again grace the stage at Madison Square Garden Theatre. From December 13 through December 29, catch this heartwarming musical about a human boy raised as an elf in the North Pole. Based on the beloved hit film starring Will Ferrel, “Elf the Musical” follows Buddy the Elf on his (hilarious) adventure in search of his real family. “Happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”, Variety proclaims “ELF” a must-see Christmas show.
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Madison Square Garden
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A Christmas Carol - The Musical
Closing Dec 30
From $36
With his literary classic, “A Christmas Carol”, Charles Dickens revolutionized the way people view the holiday season, transforming a once somber holiday into nearly two centuries of merriment. From pages to stages, the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes back to life each and every Christmas. Packed with stellar performances, great songs, and an invaluable message, join Scrooge in the adventure of a lifetime as he’s visited by four ghosts - his old business partner Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Players Theatre
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Nutcracker Rouge
Closing Jan 14
Fro $65
A Burlesque take on the original Nutcracker tale, Company XIV's “Nutcracker Rouge” is hitting the stage for another fantastic holiday run. Music, circus, high-fashion, dance, and sumptuous design, prepare to lose yourself in this sensual and erotic display of decadent winter entertainment. This year, find the holiday favorite at new address in Bushwick, for a limited 7-week engagement. A thrilling fusion of nightlife and theatre, this winter show guarantees one hell of a good time! Please note, this show is for adults 18 years of age and older.
Troutman Theatre Space
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New York City Ballet:
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Closing Dec 31
From $98
Back for another phenomenal run, witness the magical NYC Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. Featuring 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 32 stagehands, and a cast of 50 students from the School of American Ballet, this year marks the 63rd annual performance of NYC’s best loved Nutcracker! Watch Balanchine's choreography come to life as you unleash your imagination with this classic ballet. From the famous, gigantic Christmas tree that grows from a height of 12 ft to 40, to the mesmerizing costumes, this show evokes the holiday spirit like no other.
David H. Koch Theater
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The Imbible: Christmas Carol Cocktails
Closing Dec 30
From $90
Back for another phenomenal run, witness the magical NYC Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. Featuring 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 32 stagehands, and a cast of 50 students from the School of American Ballet, this year marks the 63rd annual performance of NYC’s best loved Nutcracker! Watch Balanchine's choreography come to life as you unleash your imagination with this classic ballet. From the famous, gigantic Christmas tree that grows from a height of 12 ft to 40, to the mesmerizing costumes, this show evokes the holiday spirit like no other.
Producers Club Theaters
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That’s a wrap for our roundup of the best Christmas Broadway shows 2017-2018! Looking for something else? Browse through our entire Broadway collection.
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