The Nutcracker and More: Kid-Friendly Holiday Shows in Houston

The Nutcracker choreographed by Stanton Welch and performed by the Houston Ballet. Photo courtesy of Houston Ballet
11/15/21 - By Rachael Cherry
The holiday season is full of opportunities to see The Nutcracker in Houston. Of course, The Houston Ballet has their own performance of the classic Christmas ballet, but many of the smaller dance companies show The Nutcracker near Houston, and the Houston Symphony even has a kid-friendly musical version. And don't miss the other Christmas shows in Houston: whether you're a Nutcracker purist or a die-hard Christmas Carol fan, Houston has something for everyone. Read on for this season's shows around town. And for more activities and things to do, check out our Christmas and Holiday Guide for Houston families.
BAHBT's rendition of "The Nutcracker" near Houston. Photo courtesy of Bay Area Houston Ballet Theatre.
"The Nutcracker" Performances in Houston
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at The Grand in Galveston, photo courtesy of The Grand 1894 Opera House
Other Holiday Shows
Places featured in this article:
Uptown Dance Centre
Tomball High School Theatre
Bayou Theater
Jones Hall
Atascocita High School
Morton Ranch Performing Arts Center
Stafford Centre
The Grand - Galveston
Katy High School
Alley Theatre
Stages Repertory Theatre
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Grand - Galveston
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Class Act Theatre
Stageworks Theater: Garza Mainstage
Jones Hall
Smart Financial Center
Smart Financial Centre