From the Nutcracker to A Christmas Carol to the Night Before Christmas, don’t miss these holiday shows in New Jersey
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American Repertory Ballet
McCarter Theatre Center
(plus other locations)
91 University Pl., Princeton
609-258-2787; americanrepertoryballet.org
The Nutcracker
Opens November 25
Catch the ARB’s version of this wintertime classic (including dancers from the Princeton Ballet School) filled with Sugar Plum Fairies, a magical Christmas tree and of course the Nutcracker Prince himself. Ticket prices vary.
Bergen Performing Arts Center
30 North Van Burnt St., Englewood
201-227-1030; bergenpac.org
A Christmas Carol
December 20 at 1 and 4 pm
Modern dialogue and new songs update this scrooge-focused holiday classic. $15-39 per person.
Savion Glover’s Dance Holiday Spectacular
December 12 at 8 pm
See Savion Glover’s first ever holiday-themed production combining his famous tap dance moves with traditional Christmas music from around the world. $29-79 per person.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center St., Newark
973-642-8989; njpac.org
Holiday Express
December 10 at 7:30 pm
Listen to 100 of the Jersey Shore’s best singers and musicians while supporting a good cause. The proceeds of this rock-‘n’-roll-themed concert go to local families in need. $29-54 per person.
Forces of Nature Dance Theatre: Kwanzaa Celebration
December 19 at 2 and 7:30 pm
Celebrate Kwanzaa with a West African-inspired jazz, ballet and hip-hop performance that includes drumming and even martial arts. $29-54 per person.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
December 19 at 3 pm
An amazing mash-up of modern and traditional, this urban twist on Tchaikovsky’s Christmas classic features DJ Kurtis Blow as the MC. $29-45 per person.
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Ave., New York, NY
212-247-4777; radiocitychristmas.com
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Opens November 13
No one does Christmas quite like Radio City. See every higher-than-high kick and even catch a glimpse of Santa Claus at this legendary holiday show. Ticket prices vary.
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
732-246-7469; statetheatreNJ.org
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
December 21 at 3 and 6 pm
Celebrate what makes everyone a little different at this live musical featuring Rudolph, Clarice, Hermey the Elf and the Abominable Snowman on the Island of Misfit Toys. $25-55 per person.
The Kelsey Theatre at Mercer Community College
1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor
609-570-3333; kelseyatmccc.org
A Very Kelsey Christmas
December 12 at 8 pm
December 13 at 2 pm
Take a trip back in time to the ‘50s. A variety show serves as the backdrop for performers as they mix a slew of traditional carols with pop hits and Broadway tunes. $18 for adults, $14 for kids and students.
The Mayo Performing Arts Center
100 South St., Morristown
973-539-8008; mayoarts.org
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
December 5 at 3 and 8 pm
Ring in the season this year by taking in the epic sounds of the top Christmas recording artist in history, Mannheim Steamroller (27 million albums). $59-99 per person.
New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s Home for the Holidays
December 6 at 3 pm
Both adult and teen musicians play your favorite holiday songs. All proceeds go to charity. Tickets are $19-59 per person.
New Jersey’s Ballet Nutcracker with the NJ Symphony Orchestra
Opens December 11
This Christmastime favorite is set against a live score by the NJ Symphony Orchestra. $29-69 per person.
The Theatre at Raritan Valley County College
118 Lamington Rd., Branchburg
Nebraska Theatre Caravan
908-218-8867; rvccarts.org
A Christmas Carol
December 13 at 2 pm
See what Scrooge is up to in this Broadway-style adaptation of Charles Dickens’ famous cautionary tale. Tickets start at $40.
It’s a Wonderful Life
December 15 at 2 and 7 pm
Join George Bailey on his journey to find the true meaning of the holiday at this Christmastime favorite. $10 per person at 2 pm and $25 at 7 pm.
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