New York City Christmas Shows

Share the spirit of the season with your family - take them to a New York City Christmas Show!

New York City is known for outstanding theatre and seeing a show is a must-do for any visit. The line-up for this Christmas season offers fantastic options that are magical, captivating, and hosted at some of the best venues in New York City. Best of all, they are performances that the whole family will enjoy. All of the shows listed below are great for kids!

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

This unforgettable show is exceptionally well done and may very well be the highlight of your Christmas in New York City. It features music and dancing and does an impressive job of appealing to all ages.

The Radio City Rockettes steal the show with their captivating performance. You won't be able to take your eyes off their perfectly synchronized dance numbers. The show portrays the first Christmas in a beautiful and touching nativity scene at the end.

Find Radio City Christmas Spectacular Tickets

Dates: November 11, 2011 - January 2, 2012

Location: Radio City Music Hall, at Sixth Avenue and 50th Street

Website: radiocitychristmas.com

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The Nutcracker

This New York City Ballet production is a hallmark of the holiday season that has delighted children and adults for generations. The Nutcracker features beautiful music by composer Tchaikovsky and brilliant choreography by ballet's legendary George Balanchine.

The set and costumes change constantly throughout the enchanting tale of toys coming to life. Talented dancers jump and twirl to recognizable pieces from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite, making any little girl want to join the ballet.

The Nutcracker captures the essence of the childhood imagination and the excitement of the holiday season.

Find The Nutcracker Tickets

Dates: November 25, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Location: David H. Koch Theatre at Lincoln Center

Website: nycballet.com/nutcracker/nutcracker

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New York Philharmonic Holiday Concerts

New York Philharmonic, the country's largest symphony orchestra, has an excellent lineup of holiday concerts that feature talented performers. Concerts take place at Lincoln Center, one of New York City's most beautiful venue spaces.

Bell Plays Tchaikovsky: December 7 - 10, 2011
This concert showcases award-winning violinist Joshua Bell. Musical numbers include Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring," and Knussen's "Flourish with Fireworks."

Handel's Messiah: December 13 - 17, 2011
A centuries-old classic, Handel's Messiah is an English language composition and one of the best-known works in Western music.

Haydn, Schubert, and Ravel: December 28 - 30, 2011
This concert, showcasing the works of three talented composers, is conducted by Alan Gilbert and features mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter.

New Year's Eve: December 31, 2011
An exciting holiday concert with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and featuring music by Gershwin and Bernstein.

Location: All concerts are held in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center

Website: nycphil.org

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Alvin Ailey's Winter Season

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre's New York City Season runs for five weeks and coincides with the holidays. Alvin Ailey is an esteemed modern dance company that has performed all over the world.

Find Alvin Ailey Tickets

Dates: November 30, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Location: New York City Center

Website: alvinailey.org

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More New York City Christmas Links:

• Christmas in New York City
• New York City Christmas Cards
• Christmas Windows
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• New York City Holiday Markets

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Tickets to New York City Christmas Shows

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TicketLiquidator guarantees that your tickets will be delivered on time and that you will recieve a full refund if the event is canceled. For more information, read TicketLiquidator's Worry Free Guarantee.

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