As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us once again, it is easy to get pulled into the tide of commercialized preparations and traditions. A sure way to remove some of the stress that has become associated with the season is to enjoy some Christmas theater on Cape Cod.
All through out the Cape and the Island are festive shows at the local theaters and playhouses that will give you respite from your expanding to-do list and get you back in the true spirit of the season with the Christmas theater on Cape Cod.
Christmas Theater on Cape Cod:
A Christmas Carol– playing weekends December 5th through December 29th, at the Harwich Junior Theatre is based off the much-loved story by Charles Dickens. The popular story has withstood the test of time about the true meaning of Christmas.
This heartwarming play is great for all audiences, with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. A great way to experience Christmas theater on Cape Cod and support the local talent. The December 15th performance is an ASL Interpreted performance and December 21st will be Sensory-Friendly.
Elf ~ The Musical – the scenes of this Christmas classic will come to life on the stage of the Academy of Performing Arts in Orleans from December 5th through December 22nd. This modern day classic is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy the Elf is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Album plays live on December 16th, at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Revel in the pure, unadulterated meaning of Christmas with a live performance of this beloved classic holiday album!
Performed on the main stage, there is plenty of room for high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs. Admission is free, we ask that everyone bring gift cards from supermarkets only, minimum of $10 — from Stop & Shop, Star Market, Shaw’s, Trader Joe’s, BJs, and Whole Foods.
Martha’s Vineyard Christmas Shows
AÂ Polar Express – Interactive Showing –Reserve your free tickets for the December 8th special showing of this holiday classic! The MV Film Society in collaboration with the Vineyard Haven Library will present this fun holiday event for all ages. So wear your coziest pajamas and make this a new tradition for your family, as you embark on a magical journey to the North Pole.
A Christmas Carol ~ a Live Radio Play– The beloved classic by Charles Dickens has been reimagined by Circuit Arts. A talented ensemble of local actors will perform a live radio-play version with caroling and wassailing aplenty. Celebrate the season with this heartwarming story about the power of redemption, kindness, and generosity on December 19th- 21st at 7pm.
Christmas Theater~ a Traditional Nantucket Holiday
Winter Street -will play at the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket from November 26th through December 8th. This production is a new adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s novel, Winter Street displaying a traditional Nantucket holiday.
The beloved Nantucket novelist introduces us to the Quinn Family and follows them through the holidays with a couple of festive weddings and of course kept exciting with births, deaths and love. This new Hilderbrand adaptation of the Quinns was sold our last year and is sure to become a traditional Nantucket holiday favorite.
Frog And Toad – Celebrate the holiday season with Frog & Toad! The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.
This popular classic will have multiple showings at Dreamland, Nantucket’s Film and Cultural Center from December 7th through December 15th for a magical holiday season.
Christmas Theater in Plymouth
An Americana Christmas Carol– returns to the Plymouth Center for the Arts, on December 12th- 21st. This beloved Christmas classic has been adapted and brought to life by do-directors Jesse Sullivan and Derek Grant Martin, sure to become a Plymouth holiday tradition.
A Christmas Carol – actor Neil McGarry returns home to Plymouth for this solo performance of Dicken’s classic on December 22nd at 3pm in Plymouth’s Spire Theater. Neil has wooed audience all over the US and Europe. Sure to become a beloved tradition in your family as well.
The Little Mermen Christmas Special – a one-night show at Plymouth’s Memorial Hall on December 22nd. The Little Mermen cover nearly a century of musical canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen, Encanto and Christmas favorites to bring back amazing childhood memories!Â
Start your Holiday Theater Tradition this Year
With the numerous Christmas Theater on Cape Cod options to choose from you are sure to find the show that is perfect for your family and begin your own family tradition of supporting the local arts. Give yourself the gift of a Christmas Theater on Cape Cod this season and you will not be disappointed.
Cape Cod and the Island are full of festive events to get you in the holiday spirit. Check out other Holiday events on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Plymouth.
