It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The Christmas lights are lighting up the city, the temperatures have dropped, and the holiday shows are starting to open for the season! One of the best things to do in New York City is enjoy a show on Broadway, and when you're here for the holidays, you might as well enjoy one of the limited-time-only feature presentations! Some of the most popular holiday shows in New York City include the annual performances like The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, The Nutcracker and of course Elf on Broadway! Enjoy one of the traditional holiday shows on Broadway this year, or change it up with one of the new ones!
NYC Tourist can help you find all the best things to do in the city when you're here for Christmas, New Years Eve or for any other occasion! There are great holiday shows this time of year to enjoy with the whole family, or a nice night out with your significant other. Be sure to check out all the best holiday shows in New York City when you're planning your holiday vacation!
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Radio City Music HallNovember 9 - December 30
Chances are you've heard of this one before. Radio City Christmas Spectacular has been named "America's Favorite Holiday Show" and since Christmas is America's favorite holiday, it makes sense that you attend this show at least once in your life! Trust us, you won't regret a night at the theater when you're in the audience enjoying the Radio City Rockettes, the Nutcracker, a live Nativity scene and more this year! Get your Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets here.
Elf on Broadway
Hirschfeld TheatreNovember 27 - January 6
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all the hear." Can you really go a Christmas without seeing Buddy the Elf getting everyone into the holiday spirit? Up your experience this year and see the show on Broadway! Will Ferrell won't be playing Buddy, but this cast is just as talented and the show is just as entertaining for the whole family! If this is your first time in NYC, you might feels the same way Buddy does when he comes to the city to find dear old dad, and hopefully your trip will end with a Santa sighting in Central Park as well! (If not, we can tell you other places to sight Santa in NYC.) This is one of the best shows to see Santa while you're in New York City! Get tickets to Elf on Broadway here.
The Nutcracker
David H. Koch TheaterNovember 29 - December 30
George Balanchine's performance of The Nutcracker is romantic, cheerful, beautiful and full of holiday spirit all at the same time! Seeing the Nutcracker this year could be a great experience for children of all ages, or for a romantic night out in New York City with someone you love! The New York Ballet never falls short of a breathtaking performance! Get tickets to the Nutcracker here.
A Christmas Story
Lunt-fontanne TheatreNovember 27 - December 30
A Christmas Story is a holiday classic that's new to the Broadway scene. You've probably seen the movie where little Ralphie wants a BB gun, despite the chance that he could shoot his eye out, gets his tongue stuck to a pole, wears an embarrassing adorable pink bunny suit and more. Here's your chance to see one of the best Christmas movies live on Broadway! This is one of the best holiday shows for the whole family to enjoy together. Get tickets to A Christmas Story here.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Theater at Madison Square GardenDecember 13 - December 30
A classic Dr. Seuss story that really reminds us not to be selfish over the holidays. Not that any NYC Tourists have that problem, right? Whether you just love the story, enjoy the catchy tunes, need to get into the (true) holiday spirit or all of the above, this is a great show to enjoy this holiday season! Get tickets to How the Grinch Stole Christmas here.
