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Sunday Dec. 21, 2025

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Noon – 1:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy
Family

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

Noon – 5:30 pm

Gazillion Bubble Show: A Holiday Spectacular

Ages: 8 and under
Christmas
Family
Holiday

New World Stages

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Noon – 2 pm

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance
Family

The Theater at MSGMidtown

Broadway Magic Hour with Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio

1 – 2 pm

Broadway Magic Hour

Ages: All
Comedy
Family
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

The Joyce Theater no people

2 – 3:30 pm

MOMIX – Alice at The Joyce Theater

Ages: All
Art
Community
Family

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

2:30 pm

My First Nutcracker

Ages: 3 – 8
Family
Theater

Theatre RowNew York City

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3 – 5 pm

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Theater

The Players TheatreNew York City

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3 – 4:30 pm

The Divine Dating Game

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The Players TheatreNew York City

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3 – 4:30 pm

Truman vs. Israel: Abzug and the Undressing of Truman

Theater

Theater at St. ClementsTheater District

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3 – 5:30 pm

The Dragon (Political Satire by Evgeny Schwartz)

Theater

Theater 86Upper West Side

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3 – 4:30 pm

The Grandest Princess Ball Ever!

Ages: 8 and under
Family
Music
Theater

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant – Times SquareNew York City

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3 – 4:30 pm

Killing Mrs. Claus: A new inappropriate holiday comedy

Theater for the New City

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

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3 – 5 pm

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance
Family

The Theater at MSGMidtown

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4 – 5 pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Family
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

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5 – 6:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy
Family

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

6 – 8 pm

From The Other Side of Darkness (When There’s No Place Like Home)

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6 – 9 pm

“NOT Just Sinatra” with Steven Maglio & his Big Band Orchestra

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6:30 – 8:30 pm

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance
Family

The Theater at MSGMidtown

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7 – 9:30 pm

HYPROV: Starring Colin Mochrie & Assad Mecci

Crown Hill TheatreBrooklyn

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7 – 9:30 pm

Speakeasy, Die Softly: Immersive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Carmine’s

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant – Times SquareNew York City

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7:30 – 9 pm

The Nutcracker

Ages: All
Art
Attractions
Family

Ajkun Ballet Company at Ballet Arts Rudolf Nureyev Studio in the historic landmark The City CenterNew York City

7:30 – 9 pm

A Christmas Carol

The Secret TheatreLIC

Monday Dec. 22

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Various

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Holiday Show

Ages: 8 and under
Family
Holiday
Theater

Manhattan Movement & Arts CenterUpper West Side

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall

Broadway Magic Hour with Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio

2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour

Ages: All
Comedy
Family
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

7:30 – 9 pm

A Christmas Carol

The Secret TheatreLIC

Tuesday Dec. 23

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Various

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Holiday Show

Ages: 8 and under
Family
Holiday
Theater

Manhattan Movement & Arts CenterUpper West Side

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

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