The 2025 Twin Cities holiday theater season is starting up and provides choices for the whole family. Ranging from A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie to Dr. Seuss's Christmas stealing Grinch, take a look at some of our great live theater options and consider giving the gift of an experience this season instead of something out of a box!
A Christmas Carol
Minneapolis, MN
Nov 8, 2024 – Dec. 28, 2025
The Guthrie's cherished tradition celebrates its 50th year and continues to delight audiences of all ages this holiday season!
A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with “Bah! Humbug!” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. In Charles Dickens’ beloved classic, the three spirits show Scrooge happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and a grim future should he continue his closed-hearted ways. Throughout his journey, Scrooge is forced to reckon with the man he has become and contemplate the man he could be — but only if his restless night leads to a change of heart by morning.
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Children's Theatre Company
Minneapolis, MN
Nov. 4 - Jan. 5, 2025
A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, he plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing they love the most! Until, that is, the smallest of the Whos, tiny Cindy Lou, extends a hand. Through the combination of kindness and community, we witness not only a change in the course of Who-History, but the size and capacity of the old green guy’s heart.
Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
Jesus Christ Superstar
Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes "I Don’t Know How to Love Him," "Gethsemane," and "Superstar."
A Christmas Carol...More or Less
Yellow Tree Theatre
Osseo, MN
Nov. 28 - Dec. 28, 2025
When a Christmas Eve snowstorm strands the entire cast of A Christmas Carol, married couple and stage managers Sarah and Charlie are left with no choice but to perform the whole show themselves! What starts as a disaster quickly turns into a hilarious holiday adventure as the two scramble through costume changes, forgotten lines, and dozens of roles—from Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit to the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
A Christmas Carol…More or Less is a laugh-out-loud festive romp about love, second chances, and the spirit of the season. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to add a dash of joy to their holidays. This show will leave you smiling all the way home!
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