‘Tis the season! There is so much to love about the holidays: lights, music, good food, decorations, family time, and new and old traditions. For my family, we have tried to see some holiday-themed shows with our girls now that they are old enough to enjoy and appreciate them. This article highlights some family-friendly holiday shows. Also, see our Guide to Nutcracker performances here.
The Holiday Time Travelers (Alexandria Children’s Theater)
Ages: 5 and up
Run time: approximately 50 minutes
Date: Saturday December 7th
Price: $15
Location: Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA
Imagination Stage’s Cajun Little Red Riding Hood
Ages: 5 and up
Run time: 65 minutes
Dates: December 11- February 8
Price: $12 and up
Location: Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD
Time for Christmas: Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s Newest Holiday Musical
Ages: 3 and up
Run time: approximately 2 hours
Dates: December 7-15
Price: $27 and up
Location: Annandale Theater
Tiny Lights
Ages: 3-9
Run time: approximately 1 hour
Dates: December 7-15
Price: $12-$27
Location: Theater J, Washington, DC
A Christmas Carol
Ages: 5 and up
Run time: approximately 2 hours
Dates: November 22- December 31
Price: $105 and up
Location: Fords Theater, Washington, DC
Elf in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra
Ages: 5 and up
Run time: approximately 90 minutes
Dates: November 29- December 1
Price: $34 and up
Location: Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Ages: All ages
Dates: December 12-15
Price: $85 up
Location: National Theater, Washington, DC
A Hanukkah Carol
Ages: 4 and up
Run time: 90 minutes
Dates: November 20-December 22
Price: $50 up
Location: Round House Theater, Bethesda, MD
Disney’s Frozen
Ages: 4 and up
Run time: 2 hours
Dates: October 27- January 5
Price: $41 up
Location: Olney Theater, Olney, MD
The Nutcracker on Strings (A Puppet Show)
Ages: 4 and up
Run time: 45-55 minutes
Dates: November 26- December 31
Price: $15
Location: Glen Echo Puppet Theater, Glen Echo, MD
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
Ages: All ages
Run time: approximately 1 hour
Dates: December 6- January 5
Price: $25
Location: Adventure Theater, Glen Echo, MD
A Family Christmas
Ages: 5 and up
Run time: 60 minutes
Dates: December 15th and December 24th
Price: $20 and up
Location: Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Cirque: Spirit of Christmas
Ages: All ages
Run time: approximately 35 minutes
Dates: November 24- December 31
Price: $23 and up (children 3 and under can sit on a parent’s lap for free!)
Location: Gaylord National Convention Center and Hotel, National Harbor, MD
Hope you have the chance to enjoy some holiday shows this season!
