7 Holiday Shows (that aren't The Nutcracker) for Long Island Families

12/7/15 - By Jaime Sumersille

It's easy to slip into the winter blues once the weather outside turns frightful, but there's still plenty of cultural events across the island to keep the whole family entertained and out of the home. From theater to music, these holiday-themed shows are sure to light up the faces of both mom and dad and the kiddies. Of course folks can also enjoy The Nutcracker on several stages across Long Island.

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My Christmas Elf the Musical
Creative Ministries
931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale
631-724-3700
Mittens - the best toy maker in the workshop - proudly volunteers to help an overwhelmed Santa keep his naughty list straight. However, he is horrified when he discovers Santa's plan is to actually send him into a family's home for a closer view. Join Mittens on his journey as he learns how to be a family elf in My Christmas Elf: The Musical.

Christmas in Oz
BroadHollow Theatre in Elmont
700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont
516-775-4420
The main characters of Oz are mixed with the mean Miss Gulch, who is about to foreclose on the farm. Knowing they need the help of the Wizard, they make the trip to Oz, only to find a sign - "Closed for Christmas." Join Dorothy and her friends to see what happens next...

Savion Glover's Holiday Spectacular
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts 
720 Northern Blvd, Brookville 
Bursting with festive holiday spirit, the legendary choreographer and world renowned dance sensation brings dance, rhythm and music to holiday favorites from around the world.

Elf Jr. The Musical
The Showplace
222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore
516-599-6870
A live theatrical performance by Plaza Theatrical Productions.

Mrs. Claus Saves the Day
BayWay Arts Center
265 East Main St., Islip
631-581-2700
Mrs. Claus has her hands full helping a youthful reindeer who possesses an unusual luminous red nose. Harassed mercilessly and excluded by his peers because of this trait, he manages to prove himself one Christmas Eve after Santa and Mrs. Claus catch sight of his nose and they ask him to lead his sleigh for the evening.

Scrooge
The Showplace
222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore
516-599-6870
A live theatrical performance by Plaza Theatrical Productions.

Holiday Princess Tea Party
Ballet Long Island
1863 Pond Rd, Ronkonkoma
631-737-1964
Holiday fun for the entire family. Performing live on stage are Cinderella, Snow White, Tinkerbell, The Sugar Plum Fairy and Santa.

Orginially posted in 2013.

Photo Courtesy of Plaza Theatrical Productions

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