Whether you are buying tickets for an annual tradition or looking for something new to tell the many stories of the season, there are so many options for holiday theater in Denver this season.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec. 3-7)
Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday tale, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is coming to you this year! Max the Dog is your narrator as the Grinch’s fiendish plan to steal Christmas from the holiday-loving Whos unfolds. However, the Grinch soon discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming festive classic. Get tickets.
A Christmas Carol (Nov. 21 – Dec. 28)
Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption.
Home Alone 2 in Concert (Nov. 28-29)
Celebrate the modern holiday classic, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York! The event features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live as the film is screened for your enjoyment! Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) loses track of his family at the airport and mistakenly gets on a plane headed for New York City. Now alone in the Big Apple, Kevin discovers that the Sticky Bandits (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) are on the loose, and only he can stop them from robbing a toy store just before Christmas. Get Tickets.
The Nutcracker by the Colorado Ballet (Nov. 29 – Dec. 28)
As the fate of one magical night hangs in the balance, Clara’s nutcracker comes to life for a battle royale. Festive fan-favorite The Nutcracker returns to Denver this holiday season with 28 performances, including a matinee with sensory-friendly adaptations on Sunday, November 26. Featuring the company’s custom-made sets and costumes, which debuted in 2021, this dazzling and dreamy production sees sold-out performances year after year. Get Tickets.
Mary Poppins (Nov. 20 – Dec. 28)
Mr. Banks is a joyless workaholic. Mrs. Banks feels useless and unfulfilled. The children have scared off yet another nanny with their wild ways. Their need for help is heard by a hero, who comes wielding an umbrella and doesn’t need a cape. This classic tale of a struggling family brought back together by a special nanny and a “spoonful of sugar” will bring extra cheer to your holiday season! Get tickets.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live (Dec. 6-7)
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Sally, and Schroder are coming to Boettcher Concert Hall to bring this holiday classic to life! With live actors, an animated backdrop, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music performed live by the Colorado Symphony, this is a beloved holiday performance you won’t want to miss, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
