This holiday season, some of Greater Philadelphia’s beloved theaters are featuring a lineup of festive, family-friendly productions. With heartwarming classics, the region’s stages are brimming with moments that capture the spirit of the season.
Families seeking entertainment before, during, and after the season, or gift ideas, have a wide selection for longtime theater lovers and guests looking for new experiences.
The Bristol Riverside Theatre located at 120 Radcliffe St.in Bristol presents The Nice List directed by Alan Muraoka *World Premiere* – Directed by Alan Muraoka – December 9 to December 28, 2025
When Santa announces he has to leave the North Pole for an important trip, he puts two elves in charge of the all-important Nice List! Excited to show they can handle the job, the elves get to work, but soon realize they’re in “over their candy canes.” As they struggle to decide who’s naughty and who’s nice, the list gets shorter and shorter… until it seems like no one will get presents at all! Full of festive songs, dancing, and holiday cheer, The Nice List is a heartwarming musical adventure the whole family will love!
Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 215-785-0100 or by clicking here to purchase online.
The Wilma Theater located at 265 S. Broad St. in Philadelphia presents The Snow Queen by Evgeny Schwartz – Directed by Yury Urnov – November 11 to November 23, 2025
Snow Queen, is the timeless tale reimagined through a lens of delightful whimsy and profound truth. A young girl named Gerda embarks on an adventure through icy landscapes and mystical forces to confront the complexities of love, loss, and the human spirit, and ultimately to save her brother. In Co Artistic Director Yury Urnov’s (12th Night, My Mama and the Full-Scale Invasion) fantastical production, this heart-warming story of an enchanting odyssey will leave you believing in the magic of love and the warmth of friendship. The most dangerous evil is the one that seeks to erase our capacity for connection. Don’t miss this unforgettable, transformative story for the children in your life, and just as importantly, the child inside of you!
Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 215-546-7824 or by clicking here for online purchases.
The Quintessence Theatre Group located at 7137 Germantown Ave. in Philadelphia presents The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan – Directed by Alex Burns – November 19, 2025, to January 4, 2026
Launch your holidays by celebrating a beloved model of a modern major comedic opera! On his 21st birthday, a dashing young pirate apprentice prepares to finally be freed from servitude. Arriving back on land for the first time, he plans to live a dutiful and honorable adulthood. But there’s a snag – check his birth certificate! A bevy of local beauties, conscientious pirates and their King, a wily and witty old waiting woman, an incompetent madcap Major General, a troop of troglodyte policemen, and a parade of ingenious paradoxes all portend to make Quintessence your delightful winter destination!
Tickets start $25 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 215-987-4450 or by clicking here to purchase online.
The Hedgerow Theatre Company located at 64 Rose Valley Road in Media presents Little Women Adapted by Kate Hamill *Regional Premiere* – Directed by Abby Weissman – November 26 to December 28, 2025
Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each sister faces the challenge of balancing her dreams with the weight of society’s expectations. Through moments of laughter, loss, and love, they discover that the true strength of family lies in unity, even when the world around them feels uncertain. Hedgerow presents the regional premiere of playwright Katie Hamill’s fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic featuring live musical accompaniment. This holiday season, gather with your loved ones to celebrate a timeless tale of family, friendship, and the bonds that hold communities together.
Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased by calling 610-565-4211 or by clicking here to purchase online.
The Arden Theatre Company located at 40 N 2nd St. in Philadelphia, presents A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle – Directed by Rebecca Wright – December 3, 2025 to January 25, 2026
Meg Murry has always felt out of place: at school, at home, and especially since her dad disappeared. But when a mysterious visitor arrives on a dark and stormy night, Meg is swept on a thrilling journey across time and space. Joined by her brilliant brother Charles Wallace, her friend Calvin, and three powerful guides, Meg must brave distant planets, battle a growing darkness, and discover that the key to saving the universe just might be within her.
Tickets start $37 and can be purchased by calling the Arden’s box office at 215-922-1122 or by clicking here to purchase online.
The Philadelphia Theatre Company located at 480 S. Broad St. in Philadelphia presents Havana Hop by Paige Hernandez – January 17 to January 18, 2026
Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing! Travel with Yeila, who visits her grandmother in Cuba to add a salsa flavor to her own hip-hop style! The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation play where one actress creates three generations of lively women. Journey with Yeila as she discovers the fun of her multi-cultural heritage.
Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 215-985-0420 or by clicking here to purchase online.