This season, stages across the region will come alive with stories of redemption, joy, and the true spirit of the holidays. Families can create lasting memories together, couples can enjoy romantic evenings of entertainment, and theatre enthusiasts can experience both beloved favorites and fresh takes on seasonal stories. The diversity of Christmas shows in LA ensures that whether you prefer grand musical spectacles, intimate character-driven dramas, or laugh-out-loud comedies, you'll find the perfect production to make your holidays bright.
A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within
November 29 - December 24, 2025Experience the region's beloved musical holiday tradition as it returns for another spectacular season! This delightfully festive production from A Noise Within offers an inspirational journey perfect for audiences of all ages. Watch as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes his heartwarming transformation in this joyous celebration that overflows with boundless good cheer, creating treasured family memories that will last far beyond the holiday season.
Hot Chocolate Nutcracker at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
December 4 - December 14, 2025Debbie Allen presents a revolutionary reimagining of the beloved ballet classic, injecting fresh vitality and contemporary energy into this timeless tale. This spectacular production features dynamic characters, an innovative soundtrack created by music industry legends, richly diverse choreography, stunning aerial sequences, and state-of-the-art projection design. Allen has crafted an immersive theatrical experience that captivates audiences across all ages and backgrounds.
Bob's Holiday Office Party at Odyssey Theatre
December 5 - December 21, 2025Join insurance agent Bob Finhead for his annual holiday gathering where his colorful collection of friends and clients descend upon his small-town Iowa office. The guest list includes the mayor, sheriff, twin farming sisters, local stoner, town floozy, and pastor's wife—all confirmed attendees for this year's festivities. As Bob wrestles with his aspirations for a grander life and dreams of becoming a professional inventor in the big city, he must confront whether he truly wants to leave behind the community where he's become an essential figure. Once the celebration kicks off and the cocktails start flowing, chaos and hilarity ensue in this comedic exploration of belonging and ambition.
Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas at Chance Theater
December 5 - December 21, 2025Join the incomparable Nancy as she prepares for the most splendiferous Christmas ever! With her signature flair for all things fancy, Nancy has visions of elegant gift wrap, spectacular decorations, sprinkle-topped cookies, and a Christmas tree adorned with mountains of tinsel—because excess is simply impossible when it comes to holiday glamour. This year brings extra excitement as Nancy uses money earned from selling her previous gowns and accessories to purchase a dazzling new tree topper. But when her carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn, Nancy must discover whether Christmas can still be truly splendiferous.
White Christmas at El Portal Theatre
December 18 - December 21, 2025Follow World War II veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as their thriving song-and-dance partnership leads them on a romantic holiday adventure. When the duo pursues two talented singing sisters to a Christmas performance at a charming Vermont lodge—coincidentally owned by their former military commander—romance and nostalgia intertwine beautifully. Featuring an iconic score filled with beloved classics such as "Blue Skies," "I Love A Piano," "How Deep Is the Ocean," and the timeless title number, this heartwarming musical delivers wholesome entertainment that resonates with theatergoers of every generation.
American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
December 11 - December 21, 2025Experience the enchanting story of young Clara, who receives a mysterious nutcracker doll during her family's festive Christmas celebration. As night falls and dreams take over, the nutcracker transforms into a dashing prince who escorts Clara on an extraordinary adventure. Their journey transports them through magical realms populated by twirling snowflakes, graceful waltzing flowers, a menacing mouse army, and countless other fantastical characters, all brought to breathtaking life by more than 100 talented performers on stage.
Home Alone: A 30-Minute Musical Parody! at Sierra Madre Playhouse
December 6 - December 14, 2025Prepare yourself for a riotous holiday entertainment experience as 30MM (30 Minute Musicals) delivers a lightning-paced musical spoof of the beloved Home Alone film. This condensed comedic whirlwind packs rapid-fire performances, catchy musical numbers, and playful tongue-in-cheek humor into one unforgettable theatrical romp that celebrates the classic movie with irreverent affection.
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol at Little Fish Theatre
December 12 - December 21, 2025San Diego Director and La MaMa ETC company member Adam Parker brings his Los Angeles Theatre debut with this innovative and emotionally resonant reinterpretation of Dickens' beloved classic. Presented from the perspective of Scrooge's eternally patient business partner, Jacob Marley, this powerful four-actor production offers the ideal holiday theatrical experience. Critics praise it as "delectably zany...inspired theatre...gives the audience cause to ache, and to laugh, and in the end, to exalt."
Scrooge! The Musical at Chance Theater
November 28 - December 21, 2025Transport yourself to Victorian London for this musical retelling of the ultimate redemption story. Watch as the cold-hearted, Christmas-loathing Ebenezer Scrooge leads a hollow existence until supernatural visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future illuminate his path toward compassion, connection, and genuine happiness. Featuring an Academy Award-nominated score from its film version, this production masterfully weaves together comedy, emotional depth, and inspiring themes in a stirring tribute to the holiday season.
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
December 13, 2025Embrace the holiday spirit with this touching and festive presentation of Joe Landry's adaptation, performed on the main stage in support of Theatricum's repertory and education initiatives. This staged reading authentically recreates the atmosphere of a 1940s live radio broadcast, complete with live Foley sound effects created on stage and memorable performances by Theatricum's talented Company members and special guest artists.
The holiday season in Los Angeles offers an extraordinary array of theatrical experiences that capture the magic, joy, and warmth of this special time of year. Whether you're drawn to classic tales of transformation and redemption, innovative reimaginings of beloved stories, or family-friendly adventures filled with wonder and laughter, the stages of LA have something perfect for you and your loved ones. These productions listed above represent just a sampling of the wonderful holiday plays in LA this season. To explore the complete lineup of festive productions and plan your perfect theatrical holiday outing, visit our Holiday Shows in LA page for the full calendar of Christmas shows in LA and surrounding areas.