Celebrating the holidays in the Twin Cities is unique with the abundance of holiday themed plays and concerts taking place around the metro. Make it a date, bring the kids or make it a group outing this holiday season!
FUN FACT
The Twin Cities is second only to New York City in live theater per capita and is the third-largest theater market in the U.S. after New York City and Chicago.
Smaller Local Holiday Entertainment
North Heights Lutheran Church: Denver & the Mile High Orchestra
- Who should go?: We would recommend 12+
- Performances: December 13, 3pm & 7pm | December 14, 3pm | December 13 at 5:15pm (dinner theatre)
- Prices: $25 Main Floor | $20 additional for dinner theater
Rosetown Playhouse: Babes in Toyland
- Who should go?: All ages
- Performances: December 5, 6, 12, 13, 7:30pm | December 7 & 14, 2:00pm
- Prices: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students 6 & up $8, children 5 & under $5 Main Floor | $8 for everyone & children 5 & under $5 Balcony
Lakeshore Players Theatre: A Little Princess
- Who should go?: All ages
- Performances: December 4-14, varies times
- Prices: $16 Regular | $14 Senior | $13 Student |
Bethany Baptist Church: (Re)Store Christmas Program
- Who should go?: Recommended 10+
- Performances: December 12 & 13, 7pm
- Price: Free
Twin Cities Holiday Entertainment
Orpheum Theatre: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
- Who should go?: All ages
- Performances: Now – November 30, various times
- Prices: $49 – $134
Children’s Theatre Company: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Who should go?: All ages
- Performances: Now – January 4, various times
- Prices: $45 – $70
New Century Theatre: A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol
- Who should go?: No one admitted under age 6
- Performances: November 28 – January 4, various times
- Prices: $24 – $27
State Theatre: Celtic Thunder Symphony Tour 2014
- Who should go?: Recommended 10+
- Performances: November 28, 8pm
- Prices: $43.50 – $63.50
Guthrie Theater: A Christmas Carol
- Who should go?: Recommended 10+
- Performances: Now – December 28, various times
- Prices: $34 – $116
Ordway Center: A Christmas Story, the Musical
- Who should go?: Recommended 10+
- Performances: November 29 – December 28, various times
- Prices: $33 – $105
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular
- Who should go?: Recommended 13+
- Performances: December 4-7, 11-14, various times
- Prices: $40 Concert Only | $55 Concert with Dinner