Be sure to add these New Jersey holiday shows to your calendar, with modern and traditional classics presented by multiple venues listed first in date order, based on the earliest opening for each. Be sure to scroll to the end of the page to explore our comprehensive list of statewide holiday performances:
The Nutcracker
November 24 – 26, 2023 | American Repertory Ballet at McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton
November 25 – 26 and December 2 – 3, 2023 | Roxey Ballet at the Villa Victoria Theater, Ewing
December 1, 2023 | Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg
December 1 – 3, 2023 | American Repertory Ballet at Two River Theater, Red Bank
December 2 – 3, 2023 | New Jersey Ballet at the Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
December 8 – 10, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
December 9, 2023 | American Repertory Ballet at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton
December 10, 2023 | A Sensory-Friendly Performance | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
December 15 – 17, 2023 | American Repertory Ballet at the State Theatre, New Brunswick
December 15 – 17, 2023 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
December 15 – 27, 2023 (Select Dates) | New Jersey Ballet with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
December 15 – 17, 2023 | New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet at Centenary Stage Company’s The Sitnik Theatre of The Lackland Performing Arts Center, Hackettstown
December 16 – 17, 2023 | Vineland Regional Dance Company, Vineland
December 17, 2023 | The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
A Christmas Carol
November 24 – December 10, 2023 | Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
December 6 – 24, 2023 | McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton
December 8 – 17, 2023 | The Broadway Theatre of Pitman
December 15, 2023 | Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan
A Charlie Brown Christmas
November 24, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
November 26, 2023 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Or Find a New Holiday Favorite With These Festive Shows!
Frosty & Rudolph
November 4, 11 & 18, 2023 | Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
A Tuna Christmas
November 15 – December 30, 2023 | Cape May Stage, Cape May
The Christmas Hymn
November 17 – 18, 2023 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
Navidad: A Mexican-American Christmas
November 20, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony
November 26, 2023 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
November 28, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala
November 29, 2023 | The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Celtic Woman: Christmas Symphony Tour
November 30, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Pam Tillis & Phil Vassar Holidays and Hits
November 30, 2023 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
Christmas with the Celts
December 1, 2023 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
It’s a Wonderful Life
December 1 – 17, 2023 (Select Dates) | Somerset Valley Players, Hillsborough
A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Variety Show
December 1, 2023 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
December 2, 2023 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
The Polar Express
December 1 – 10, 2023 | Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal Park
December 9, 2023 | Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook
Christmas with Rockapella
December 2, 2023 | Shea Center for Performing Arts at William Paterson University
A Christmas Story
December 2 – 17, 2023 (Select Dates) | Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven
Elf – The Musical
December 2 – 17, 2023 (Select Dates) | Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan
Holiday Doo Wop
December 2, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
December 9, 2023 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
Shining Stars Christmas Spectacular
December 2, 2023 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
Top of the World – A Carpenters Tribute Christmas Show
December 2, 2023 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas
December 3, 2023 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
A John Denver Christmas Starring Ted Vigil
December 3, 2023 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
A Christmas Carol: Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, Great, Great Grandson of Charles Dickens
December 4, 2023 | The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Darren Criss: A Very Darren Crissmas
December 4, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Kenny G: The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2023
December 4, 2023 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
Il Divo – A New Day Holiday Tour
December 5, 2023 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
December 6, 2023 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
David Benoit Christmas
December 6, 2023 | The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays
December 6, 2023 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
December 7, 2023 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
December 8 – 10, 2023 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna
December 8, 2023 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
The Irish Tenors – 25th Anniversary: A Family Christmas
December 9, 2023 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
December 13, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
A Very Kelsey Christmas Caberet
December 9, 2023 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas By Chip Davis
December 10, 2023 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
Twelve Twenty Four: A Holiday Rock Orchestra
December 10, 2023 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
Engelbert Humperdinck – A Winter World of Love
December 11, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
December 13, 2023 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)
December 14, 2023 | McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton
Big Band Holiday Concert
December 15 – 17, 2023 | Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
Crystal Gayle: A Crystal Christmas
December 15, 2023 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
A Live Conversation with Chevy Chase Following a Screening of Christmas Vacation
December 15, 2023 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays
December 15, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Eileen Ivers’ A Joyful Christmas
December 15, 2023 | Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg
Brian Kirk & The Jirks: Santa for Lunch Break
December 16, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Red Bank
December 16, 2023 | The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Martina McBride: The Joy of Christmas Tour 2023
December 17, 2023 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
Monmouth Civic Chorus: Rejoice Greatly
December 17, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Sal Valentinetti: Christmas Comes To Town
December 17, 2023 | The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Top of the World: A Carpenters Christmas Show
December 17, 2023 | Shea Center for Performing Arts at William Paterson University
Holiday Express
December 19, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
A Very Lambertville Holiday Celebration
December 20, 2023 | Roxey Ballet at Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Kwanzaa Celebration
December 23, 2023 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
December 23, 2023 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
December 29, 2023 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
A Very Merry Christmas Show Featuring The Sensational Soul Cruisers
December 23, 2023 | The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
December 26, 2023 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
Black Nativity
December 30, 2023 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert
December 31, 2023 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
Your First Act: Before you head to the performance, tickets in hand, check the hosting venue’s official website to read all the latest details on admission policies. Then enjoy the show!
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