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Best Family Shows in December 2024

Nutcracker - A Canadian Tradition at Centrepointe Theatre

Nutcracker - A Canadian Tradition

Ballet Jorgen du Canada once again presents their very Canadian version of the Nutcracker. Choreographed by Bengt Jorgen to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition is a visual feast that features over 100 costumes, and backdrops comprised of well-known 20th Century artworks. Among the usual cavalcade of mice and tin soldiers, expect to see a few Mounties and lumberjacks.

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens - The Nutcracker at NAC Southam Hall

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens - The Nutcracker

Les Grands ballets Canadiens bring a must-see holiday classic on tour this Christmas, with a merry performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, marking sixty years since Fernand Nault first unveiled his special production of the classic with the company! With delightful costumes and sets along with the timeless musical score, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family.

Elf in Concert at NAC Southam Hall

Elf in Concert

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.