What better way to spend a cold winter’s afternoon than at the theater? Check out these seasonal musical and theater performances happening in Philadelphia this winter for some cozy and festive family fun.

“Dickens of a Murder”

November 17 – December 30

The Red Rūm Theater, 601 Walnut Street

 

Without A Cue Productions is debuting their first holiday-themed murder mystery performance with their spin on the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.”

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”

November 21 – December 31

Walnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut Street

 

This classic Disney musical will be brought alive on the Walnut Street Theater’s stage.

Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

November 24 – 26

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 300 S Broad Street

 

The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the live score the accompany Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” animated movie on the big screen at the Kimmel Center.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

December 2 – 17

Walnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut Street

 

The Walnut Street Theater is showing a special kid-friendly hour-long adaptation of holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” as part of their kids’ series this season.

“Jack and the Beanstalk”

December 6 – 30

Curio Theatre Company, 4740 Baltimore Avenue

 

This is an immersive play experience from Curio Theatre Company’s children’s maker’s theater program. It is recommended for ages 3 and up.

“Elf” in Concert

December 22 – 23

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 300 S Broad Street

 

The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the score to accompany a big screen showing of family holiday favorite “Elf.”

Disney on Ice presents “Magic in the Stars”

December 24 – January 1

Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S Broad Street

 

Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and characters from other Disney favorites like “Cinderella,” “Toy Story,” “Encanto,” and more at this year’s Disney on Ice performance.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

December 26 – 31

Miller Theater, Kimmel Center, 250 S Broad Street

 

This whimsical family holiday show is a Broadway-style production centered around the circus arts. With aerial acts, jugglers, acrobatics, and more, it will be fun for the whole family.

 

Lead photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center