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8 Holiday Shows That Suit Every Taste: The Nutcracker, Frosty, Sound of Music and More!
So you’re already sick of crowded stores and shopping-resistant children? Forget the mall! Bring your kids to a wonderful performance this holiday season. There really is something to satisfy every taste. If you have young children, perhaps take in A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail or Frosty. Older kids in your house? A Christmas Carol or the Sound of Music might be just the right fit. When in doubt, there’s always The Nutcracker – a surefire hit. Whatever you decide, here are eight great offerings to make your season merry and bright.
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Christmas in Oz
Studio Theatre
141 S. Wellwood Avenue
Lindenhurst
631.226.8400
A Christmas Carol
412 Main Street
Port Jefferson
631.928.9100
In it’s 27th anniversary show, Theater Three’s take on the Classic Dickens’ tale is a holiday tradition for many. Before or after the performance take a stroll down the beautifully decorated streets of Port Jeff. Tickets range from $14 (for children between 6 and 12) to $28 for evening performances.
Barnaby Saves Christmas
Theater Three Children’s Theater
412 Main Street
Port Jefferson
631.928.9100
Barnaby arrives at Theater Three Children’s Theater for the seventh year in a row. Join Barnaby, Santa’s tiniest elf, and his reindeer friend, as they try to thwart the actions of S.B Dumbelbury who’s intent on ruining Christmas. Tickets range from $14 (for children between 6 and 12) to $21.
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail
CM Performing Arts Center
931 Montauk Highway
Oakdale
631.218.2810
11AM and 2PM
Check out website for specific dates and times.
The Hundred Acre Wood gang unite to help Eeyore find his tail. Pooh, Tigger and Piglet make this holiday performance perfect for the younger ones in your family. Tickets are $9.
Frosty
John W. Engeman Theater – Youth Series
250 Main St.
Northport
631.261.2900
You don't have to catch the TV version to enjoy the story of Frosty with your kids. Tickets are $15.
Sound of Music
John W. Engeman Theater
250 Main St.
Northport
631.261.2900
The ever-popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical including My Favorite Things and Do-Re-Mi will put you and your family in the holiday spirit.
And no holiday performance list would be complete without The Nutcracker. Here are two local shows:
Seiskaya Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Staller Center for the Arts
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook
December 17th, 7PM
December 18th, 2PM & 7PM
December 19th, 1PM & 6PM
December 20th, 7PM
The Seiskaya Ballet brings the classic holiday ballet to you, choreographed by world renowned choreographer Valia Seiskaya.
Eglevsky Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Tilles Center
720 Northern Boulevard
Greenvale
December 18th, 1PM and 8PM
December 19th, 1PM
This performance promises exciting new choreography with Tchaikovsky's score. A world premiere.
For more great holiday outings, check out our Holiday Guide.
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