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Christmas Shows To Catch with Your Kids this Holiday Season

A Christmas Carol. Photo courtesy of South Coast Repertory
A Christmas Carol. Photo courtesy of South Coast Repertory
11/28/17 - By Roberta B

'Tis the season for family outings, annual traditions, and timeless tunes. Catching a holiday show or concert checks all of those boxes, with bows on! SoCal has so many performances of The Nutcracker that we gave them their own separate list, but below we've pulled together all of the other great Christmas and holiday shows that keep the season merry, from A Christmas Carol to singing along with an orchestra playing Christmas carols. We are also lucky to have quirky British style Christmas Pantos, puppet shows, and ice shows among our annual traditions here in the land of LA. Plus this year the season includes a touring production of Cavalia: Odysseo, not to mention some breathtaking holiday light shows. The season is short; time to book tickets!

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A Winter's Tale. Photo courtesy of Morgan-Wixson Theatre
A Winter's Tale. Photo courtesy of Morgan-Wixson Theatre

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A Christmas Carol

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Ghost of Christmas Past: South Coast Rep returns with its annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge says "Bah, humbug!" several times, and they all have a happy Christmas in the end. READ MORE

A Christmas Carol

A Noise Within, Pasadena
A Noise Within brings back its popular annual production of the Dickens classic. Production quality is high, with beautiful costumes, fun ghost effects, and a large, talented cast presenting a highly traditional rendition of the Victorian Christmas tale of goodwill to all men. READ MORE

All About Santa

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Santa helps out at a Festival of Carols. Photo by Jamie Pham
Santa helps out at a Festival of Carols. Photo by Jamie Pham

Holiday Concerts

LA Master Chorale's "Festival of Carols"

Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Los Angeles Master Chorale fills Walt Disney Concert Hall with yuletide cheer offering an afternoon performances of its popular Festival of Carols, featuring new arrangements of cherished Christmas carols and traditional favorites performed by 62 members of the Chorale. READ MORE

65th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Choirs, music ensembles, and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of LA celebrate the season during this free, three-hour extravaganza. READ MORE

Holiday Sing-Along

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Tune up your Rudolph; Walt Disney Concert Hall wants you to sing along! READ MORE

Messiah Sing-Along

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Singers of all abilities and experience levels are invited to join in for the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s “Messiah Sing-Along” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The 2,100-member audience becomes the choir in this festive annual event. READ MORE

Stevie Wonder's House Full of Toys Benefit Concert

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The House Full of Toys concert at Staples stars Stevie Wonder, along with special guests. This annual event benefits children, those with disabilities, and families in need. READ MORE

Christmas Is...

Haugh Performing Arts Center
Christmas Is… is an annual holiday tradition. The entire Citrus Music Department welcomes the holidays with the choral concert and show, including an appearance by Santa Claus. Each performance begins with a traditional holiday showcase of choral music, bells, and holiday songs. READ MORE

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Roberta Brown

Editor-in-Chief

Years spent at Nickelodeon prepared Roberta to launch Mommy Poppins' Los Angeles branch in 2011. Previously she served as LA Editor for GoCityKids, National Editor for ParentsConnect, and Editor for NickMom—all of which worked out well for her son, who grew up serving as Chief Guinea Pig for all things fun in LA and beyond.

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