My children are already avid theater goers, and Fairfield County offers plenty of live theater and dance performances that are geared right towards their ages. If you don’t feel like braving the Big Apple during the holiday season or want an experience different than anything with the word “LIVE” or “On Ice” in the title, this list is for you.
Nutcracker, The New England Ballet Company
The New England Ballet Company (NEBC) offers several versions of this holiday classic. This year my daughter and I plan to attend the full version at the Klein in Bridgeport, CT. This version will be running December 19 at both 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and December 20, 2015 at 1 p.m. If you are not sure if your child is old enough to sit through the entire ballet, NEBC also performs The Nutcracker Suite at the Bijou Theater, Bridgeport, CT on December 13, 2015 at 3 p.m. My daughter and I have enjoyed their Sugar Plum Party for the past two years which is traditionally held the weekend after Thanksgiving. For tickets to the Nutcracker or Nutcracker Suite, visit the online box office (prices vary depending on seats) on their website: http://www.newenglandballet.org/.
A Christmas Carol, Downtown Cabaret Theater
A new take on theclassic tale, this child specific show is running from November 21 – December 27, 2015 at the Downtown Cabaret Theater in Bridgeport, CT. The children shows run 75 – 80 minutes long with a 10 minute intermission with performances offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Make a day of it and book a table with family or friends, but don’t forget the snacks and drinks! For tickets ($23 for adults, $19 for kids), call the box office at 203-576-1636 or visit their website: http://dtcab.com/show/a-christmas-carol
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas, Westport Country Playhouse
Recommended for ages 2 – 7, this festive and fun show will be presented on December 20, 2015 with shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. The show is approximately one hour in length and tickets are $20. For tickets, visit the link here.
Frosty, Quick Center for the Arts
On December 20, 2015, watch everybody’s favorite story come to life as Frosty the Snowman takes the stage in this brand new adventure. Tickets are $15 and the show is at 1 p.m. For tickets visit their website.
Feel like venturing outside of Fairfield County for a more Broadway-like experience? Treat the family to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Bushnell in Hartford, CT. Performances run December 11, 2015 through December 14, 2015. Purchase tickets here.
Planning on seeing any holiday performances in Fairfield County? Please share!
