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Previews: MERRY OL’ MISSOURI: A FAMILY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR at The Missouri Theatre
by James Lindhorst - Dec 11, 2025

Merry Ol’ Missouri: A Family Christmas Spectacular returns to the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri on December 18-20, 2025. Last year’s sold-out, one night only show created such overwhelming demand that producers Melissa Bohon-Webel and Shelby Ringdahl Cox expanded the 2025 holiday spectacular to three performances. The very busy Shelby Ringdahl Cox graciously agreed to sit down with Broadway World and talk about creating Merry Ol’ Missouri: A Family Christmas Spectacular. Melissa and Shelby are the founders of Show Me Theatricals, the creative minds behind Merry Ol’ Missouri: A Family Christmas Spectacular, and the co-directors of the show. Both women grew up in Columbia, Missouri, graduated from Rockbridge High School, and went on to successful performing careers in New York and beyond.

Review Roundup: ELF THE MUSICAL Embarks on Holiday Season Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

Performances are now underway for the brand-new tour of Elf The Musical, following the limited holiday Broadway engagement at The Marquis Theatre last year. The tour will come to 10 cities this holiday season, including Chicago, Atlanta, and San Antonio. 

Bad Hats Theatre’s NARNIA Extends Run At Crow’s Theatre And Soulpepper Due To Audience Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

Bad Hats Theatre’s NARNIA will extend its run at Crow’s Theatre in association with Soulpepper Theatre. The adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ story features an actor-musician ensemble and a new score. The production continues as the centrepiece of Soulpepper’s holiday offerings.

Review: BLACKBARN in NoMad-Dine and Delight
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 9, 2025

When a restaurant has staying power, you know it’s great.  BLACKBARN has been in the NoMad neighborhood across the street from Madison Square Park for 10 years and counting. 

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - Dec 9, 2025

On stage December 5-21, the cast and production team of A Christmas Story: The Musical at Keystone Theatrics have created an exciting, energetic, emotional production.

Photos/Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Tuacahn's Indoor Hafen Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Elf the Musical is now playing in Tuacahn’s Indoor Hafen Theatre. Performances run through December 20. Check out all new photos and video footage from the production here!

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Unveils Cast of MERRY, MERRY MISCHIEF: HOLIDAY CLASSICS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has revealed the cast of a seasonal scripts-in-hand presentation titled Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics, happening on Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 AM at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

Karen Mason to Headline Annual Free Chelsea Community Church Candlelight Carol Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Chelsea Community Church, a unique non-denominational Christian congregation in New York City that welcomes people of all faiths-and of uncertain faith, celebrates the holidays with the 51st annual CCC CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE.

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; The Carnegie Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre to Feature OLD SCROOGE and A DOG'S LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Celebrate the season at Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre with a special double feature of Old Scrooge, starring Seymour Hicks, and A Dog's Life starring Charlie Chaplin.

Review: THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW at The Kings Theater Is Unhinged & Joyful
by Alex Del Cueto - Dec 8, 2025

A campy, chaotic, and wildly funny holiday escape as Jinkx and DeLa turn Christmas into a twisted anthology full of big laughs, bigger heart, and pure drag joy.

Holiday Shows In NYC: A Complete 2025 Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2025

It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!

Review: JINGLE BELLS AND JAZZ NOELS at Twin Citie's Gay Mens Chorus
by Jared Fessler - Dec 7, 2025

The holiday season officially arrived at Orchestra Hall as Jingle Bells & Jazz Noels filled the room with a generous dose of sparkle, swing, and good old-fashioned cheer.

Green Room 42 to Present Karen Mason in CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS!
by Gillian Blum - Dec 7, 2025

Green Room 42 will present the return of Karen Mason for her legendary Christmas show CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! for three nights December 19, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m.

Review: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway
by Sam Desmond - Dec 6, 2025

With the magical notion of having a real ice skating rink on a dramatic stage, the Holiday Spectacular on Ice at the Gateway in Bellport creates wonder in the audience from inception and delivers well beyond expectations in person.

Stage Time December Programming Includes PJ Adzima, Eleri Ward, And Casts Of THE QUEER WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS And SLAM FRANK
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

STAGE TIME will present a month of December programming across multiple New York City venues, featuring events created and curated by founder PJ Adzima. The company continues its combination of variety performance, drag, burlesque, live music, and new work development with returning series, a holiday parody, and the final weeks of the Off-Broadway production Slam Frank.

Childsplay Will Return RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER To The Herberger Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Childsplay will bring RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for its fifth year. The production is adapted from the beloved television special and follows Rudolph, Hermey, and Yukon Cornelius on their journey.

Jill Schoelen to Release Music Video for First Christmas Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

Jill Schoelen will release her first Christmas album Christmas Is Forever and launch 'Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) - The Music Video'.

Watch: Debbie Wileman Releases Music Video for 'Santa Claus is Coming To Town'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

Debbie Wileman has unveiled a brand-new music video for “Santa Claus is Coming To Town”—featuring choreography by two-time Emmy Award winner Spencer Liff—as a preview of her upcoming San Francisco debut.

FrostyFest Returns to The Hobgoblin Playhouse in Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

The festival features a diverse collection of short plays, comedic holiday adaptations, and a curated film festival featuring local artists and independent creators from around the world.