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Best Family Shows from October 10 - December 10

in Los Angeles

Mannheim Steamroller at Fred Kavli Theatre

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Wicked at Pantages Theater Hollywood

Wicked

Forget all that you know about The Wizard of Oz and be transported once again to the magical land of Oz! This time, however, the action takes place way before the arrival of Dorothy and her pooch Toto. THIS is the story of two magically inclined women, one blonde, and one green of skin - and their coming-of-age as the forces of good and (perceived) 'wicked'. Discover this incredible musical phenomenon, based on the critically acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, which explores the foundation of the Oz legend, of what made Glinda and Elphaba become the icons of good and bad, and whether all is what it appears to be in later stories.

Los Angeles Ballet - The Nutcracker at Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Los Angeles Ballet - The Nutcracker

Reinventing Christmas for the West Coast, Los Angeles Ballet presents its annual production of The Nutcracker. Be amazed at Uncle Drosselmeyer, Clara, and her beloved Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Mouse King and his army, journey to the Land of Snow, and to the enchanted Palace of the Dolls where Clara's favorite toy companions come to life.

Back To The Future - The Musical at Pantages Theater Hollywood

Back To The Future - The Musical

Great Scott! Back To The Future is on tour and coming to YOU! The hit 80's franchise is the latest movie sensation to receive a Broadway musical adaptation. The production follows Marty McFly and kooky scientist Doc Brown as they travel through space and time, finding themselves in a series of mishaps. Will these two-time travelers ever find their way back home?

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cerritos Center

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

The Nutcracker at Grove of Anaheim

The Nutcracker

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 at Downey Civic Theatre

The Nutcracker

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!

Festival Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre

Festival Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker

Directed by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, Festival Ballet Theatre's dazzling annual production of The Nutcracker returns this year to sweep you and your family out of the auditorium and into Clara's wonderful dream. With daring duels, the glittering Sugar Plum Fairy and an adventure to the Land of Sweets all backed by Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, discover once more, or for the first time why it's the world's most beloved festive treat!

Merry-achi Christmas at Cerritos Center

Merry-achi Christmas

A festive fiesta like no other, don't miss the delights of Merry-achi Christmas, a jovial celebration of the season featuring the best in Mexican and American holiday traditions as interpreted by the nations finest Mariachi ensembles. Expect song, dance and smiles in a vivid, heritage-rich evening you won't forget!

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

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!

Danny Go at Peacock Theater

Danny Go

Grab the kids, put on their aviator hats, and get ready for an adventure as Danny Go heads out on tour this fall. Danny and his friends are set to take you on dance-along adventures and sing their songs as you and the little ones boogie on down together, learning and playing as you do. High-energy fun with lessons in kindness, the joy of adventure, and maybe even some light math!

Cirque du Soleil - Kooza at Under The Big Top

Cirque du Soleil - Kooza

KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful melange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.

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