Must-See Holiday Theater Shows in Minneapolis for December 2024
The holiday season ushers in a flurry of festive theater performances across the Twin Cities, but Minneapolis stages boast some of the merriest theatrical magic.
From storybook classics to song-and-dance spectacles to side-splitting comedy revues, Minneapolis delivers a diversity of holiday entertainment to suit every taste.
Gather the whole family or a group of friends and get into the holiday spirit with these spellbinding shows:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
When: Now – January 5, 2025
Where: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Details: Dr. Seuss classic comes to life onstage, featuring music, Seussian rhymes and the story of the Grinch plotting to ruin the Whos’ Christmas.
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A Christmas Carol
When: Now – December 29, 2024
Where: Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Details: Guthrie’s world premiere adaptation of the Dickens classic about miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
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Big Christmas Energy
When: November 7, 2024 – January 31, 2025
Where: Brave New Workshop Theatre, 824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Details: Brave New Workshop is bringing the holidays to life with their annual show, Big Christmas Energy. Packed with sketches and songs, this hilarious tradition is the perfect way to shake off the rest of the year. From stuffing stockings to surviving awkward family dinners, this show offers the humor you need to tackle the season with a grin on your face—even if you’re feeling a bit like Scrooge.
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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
When: Now – January 25, 2025
Where: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN
Details: White Christmas follows Bob and Phil, ex-soldiers turned performers, helping their old general’s struggling inn. Along the way, they meet sisters Betty and Judy, sparking romance during the festive season.
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Black Nativity
When: Dec 3 – December 22, 2024
Where: Penumbra Theatre, 270 N. Kent St, St. Paul, MN 55102
Details: Powerful gospel play centered on the Nativity story, featuring holiday spirituals performed by Kingdom Life Church Choir.
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John Denver, Elf and More
When: December 2 – December 22, 2024
Where: Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN
Details: From Mr. Wagner’s festive youth choir performance and Tony DeSare’s jazzy holiday tunes to a multimedia tribute to John Denver. For a family-friendly outing, “Elf in Concert” pairs the beloved film with a live Minnesota Orchestra score.
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With such huge selection of shows to choose from, Minneapolis stages make it easy to get into the spirit this holiday season. These performances not only entertain but also bring folks together during the most wonderful time of the year to be merry and bright.
