NEW ORLEANS THEATER LISTINGS - WHAT'S ON STAGE IN NEW ORLEANS, DECEMBER 2025
New orleans on stage: DECEMBER 2025
Festive productions galore this month. Check out our round up of the theatrical, dance and musical highlights in New Orleans for December 2025:
3rd
A Rated R Christmas Carol
The Broadside
Part of The NOLA Projects 'Rough Drafts' series. An irreverent spin on the Charles Dickens classic! In this comedic retelling, Ebenezer Scrooge – miser, bigot, misogynist, and overall terrible human being – learns the true meaning of Christian charity and, most importantly, what a tremendous asshole everyone really thinks he is. More info
4th
A NOLA Vox Holiday: A Beloved A Cappella Tradition of Harmony and Cheer
St John Lutheran Church
The rich harmonies of NOLA Vox, New Orleans’ own a cappella ensemble, along with special performances by our chapter quartets. More info
5th
LPO: Classical Christmas – The Messiah
The Orpheum Theatre
Experience the power and beauty of this timeless masterpiece, featuring the iconic 'Hallelujah' chorus, performed by the region’s finest musicians. Info and tickets
5th-14th
Winterlight
The Marigny Opera House
Nationally acclaimed choreographer Christian Denice—of last season’s success, ECHOES—returns to New Orleans to premiere a full-length ballet for the holiday season. Info and tickets
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
Rivertown Theatres
Grab your tiaras and get ready for a splendiferous holiday adventure with everyone’s favorite fancy girl! Info and tickets
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Jefferson Performing Arts
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like Rudolph the 'Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'A Holly Jolly Christmas'. Info and tickets
6th-22nd
It's a Wonderful Life Y'all
Rivertown Theatres
It’s Christmas time in New Orleans and George Bailey is saved by the love and support of his friends and family, with a little heavenly assistance. This classic story is now told with the humor and warmth of true New Orleans characters. Info and tickets
7th
The Nutcracker Suite
Dixon Concert Hall
This one-hour, family-friendly production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale blends tradition with innovation to create an unforgettable holiday experience—perfect for all ages. More info
9th-14th
Back To The Future: The Musical
The Saenger Theatre
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Info and tickets
10th
Carnival of Time
The Marigny Opera House
A cast of time-traveling characters, including Clarence John Laughlin and Baron Von Reizenstein, contemplate the return of Napoleon Bonaparte, whom local conspirators hoped to kidnap from exile and proclaim Emperor of America. Info and tickets
11th
A Christmas Carol (Staged Reading)
The Josephine
A one-night only staged reading of Patrick Barlow’s inventive re-imagination of A Christmas Carol, an intimate, lively retelling of Dickens’ classic, full of humor, heart, and holiday spirit. Info and tickets
12th
The Muppet Christmas Carol Live with the LPO
Mahalia Jackson Theatre
Featuring the complete film, with the score performed live-to-picture. Info and tickets
Fringe Festival Fundraiser
New Marigny Theatre
Join The New Orleans Fringe Festival team for a night of fundraising, food, music, and mini fringe performances! Info and tickets
13th
OperaCréole Christmas Cantata: Ballad of the Brown King
New Marigny Theatre
Music and narration telling the story of one of the 3 Wise Men, King Balthazar; a dark-skinned man who traveled to Bethlahem to witness the birth of Jesus. Info and tickets
13th-23rd
NOBT Presents: The Nutcracker
The Orpheum Theatre
Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Info and tickets
18th
LPO: The Holiday Spectacular
The Orpheum Theatre
This beloved annual tradition brings everyone’s favorite holiday classics to life in a festive and heartwarming concert for all ages. From timeless carols to spirited orchestral favorites, this program is sure to fill you with holiday cheer. Info and tickets
19th-21st
The Nutcracker
Jefferson Performing Arts
Based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffmann. In partnership with Jefferson Ballet Theatre. Info and tickets
20th-21st
Delta Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker
Mahalia Jackson Theatre
With international guest stars including Sarah Lane (American Ballet Theatre) and Chun Wai Chan (New York City Ballet), outstanding local professionals and a youth corps of young dancers from the Greater New Orleans Area. Info and tickets
26th
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
The Saenger Theatre
Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. Info and tickets
A Rated R Christmas Carol
The Broadside
Part of The NOLA Projects 'Rough Drafts' series. An irreverent spin on the Charles Dickens classic! In this comedic retelling, Ebenezer Scrooge – miser, bigot, misogynist, and overall terrible human being – learns the true meaning of Christian charity and, most importantly, what a tremendous asshole everyone really thinks he is. More info
4th
A NOLA Vox Holiday: A Beloved A Cappella Tradition of Harmony and Cheer
St John Lutheran Church
The rich harmonies of NOLA Vox, New Orleans’ own a cappella ensemble, along with special performances by our chapter quartets. More info
5th
LPO: Classical Christmas – The Messiah
The Orpheum Theatre
Experience the power and beauty of this timeless masterpiece, featuring the iconic 'Hallelujah' chorus, performed by the region’s finest musicians. Info and tickets
5th-14th
Winterlight
The Marigny Opera House
Nationally acclaimed choreographer Christian Denice—of last season’s success, ECHOES—returns to New Orleans to premiere a full-length ballet for the holiday season. Info and tickets
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
Rivertown Theatres
Grab your tiaras and get ready for a splendiferous holiday adventure with everyone’s favorite fancy girl! Info and tickets
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Jefferson Performing Arts
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like Rudolph the 'Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'A Holly Jolly Christmas'. Info and tickets
6th-22nd
It's a Wonderful Life Y'all
Rivertown Theatres
It’s Christmas time in New Orleans and George Bailey is saved by the love and support of his friends and family, with a little heavenly assistance. This classic story is now told with the humor and warmth of true New Orleans characters. Info and tickets
7th
The Nutcracker Suite
Dixon Concert Hall
This one-hour, family-friendly production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale blends tradition with innovation to create an unforgettable holiday experience—perfect for all ages. More info
9th-14th
Back To The Future: The Musical
The Saenger Theatre
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Info and tickets
10th
Carnival of Time
The Marigny Opera House
A cast of time-traveling characters, including Clarence John Laughlin and Baron Von Reizenstein, contemplate the return of Napoleon Bonaparte, whom local conspirators hoped to kidnap from exile and proclaim Emperor of America. Info and tickets
11th
A Christmas Carol (Staged Reading)
The Josephine
A one-night only staged reading of Patrick Barlow’s inventive re-imagination of A Christmas Carol, an intimate, lively retelling of Dickens’ classic, full of humor, heart, and holiday spirit. Info and tickets
12th
The Muppet Christmas Carol Live with the LPO
Mahalia Jackson Theatre
Featuring the complete film, with the score performed live-to-picture. Info and tickets
Fringe Festival Fundraiser
New Marigny Theatre
Join The New Orleans Fringe Festival team for a night of fundraising, food, music, and mini fringe performances! Info and tickets
13th
OperaCréole Christmas Cantata: Ballad of the Brown King
New Marigny Theatre
Music and narration telling the story of one of the 3 Wise Men, King Balthazar; a dark-skinned man who traveled to Bethlahem to witness the birth of Jesus. Info and tickets
13th-23rd
NOBT Presents: The Nutcracker
The Orpheum Theatre
Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Info and tickets
18th
LPO: The Holiday Spectacular
The Orpheum Theatre
This beloved annual tradition brings everyone’s favorite holiday classics to life in a festive and heartwarming concert for all ages. From timeless carols to spirited orchestral favorites, this program is sure to fill you with holiday cheer. Info and tickets
19th-21st
The Nutcracker
Jefferson Performing Arts
Based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffmann. In partnership with Jefferson Ballet Theatre. Info and tickets
20th-21st
Delta Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker
Mahalia Jackson Theatre
With international guest stars including Sarah Lane (American Ballet Theatre) and Chun Wai Chan (New York City Ballet), outstanding local professionals and a youth corps of young dancers from the Greater New Orleans Area. Info and tickets
26th
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
The Saenger Theatre
Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. Info and tickets