Penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge goes on the adventure of his life, from his past to his present and beyond, and learns that the value of gold will never equal that of genuine love for his fellow men. The classic holiday tale returns to The Guthrie with its beloved characters and message of compassion, love, kindness, and of course, Christmas spirit!

Based on the beloved children's novel by Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a whimsical and altogether magical festive family musical following the infamous thief in his quest to rid Whoville of Christmas forever! Don't miss the iconic green grump when he starts his adventure in your town this holiday season!

Charlie and the gang are here to show you the true meaning of Christmas in this stage adaptation of the classic TV Special. Debuting in 2013, this theatrical production faithfully recreates the atmosphere of the comic strips, and features the jazzy score from the TV show as well as a group of Christmas sing-a-longs at the end.

Nutcracker Fantasy is a vibrant and daring presentation of the world-loved Holiday classic, created by choreographer Loyce Houlton. This acclaimed Twin Cities production is the longest-running Holiday event in Minnesota and is regarded by the New York Times as one of the top ten Nutcrackers in the country!

Catch the elegant marvels displayed by the stunning Cirque Musica. Backed full symphony orchestra, expect to hear your favorite holiday hits alongside the breathtaking magic of cirque! This festive season sees Cirque Musica back on the road with their Holiday Spectacular, a concert experience filled to the brim with festive fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

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.

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Join Dorothy, Toto and their three distinct guides as they head down the yellow brick road on an exciting adventure to the wonderful world of Oz. Along with a rag-tag bunch of misfits, Dorothy learns about love, bravery, and the true meaning of home in this local production perfect for the whole family!