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How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | San Jose

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical opens at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts from November 28 – December 3, 2023. Ticket Link

Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Discount Codes

Thanks to How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, and their sponsors, we’ve got discounts to not only How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, but also the Tech Interactive, and CMT San Jose’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Don’t miss out on these discounts!

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

>>Get BOGO 50% off* tickets to the Family Night on
Broadway performance on Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 pm!
Enter code: MISCHIEF before selecting seats by clicking ‘Unlock’.
*Valid on select seats in the balcony only, while supplies last. Ticket Link

Everyone attending this performance is invited to FREE pre-show activities in the Ridder Lounge from 6 pm – 7:15 pm, and a post-show talkback with members of the cast.

The Tech Interactive

Get 10% off General Admission Tickets with code: GRINCH
Terms and Conditions: Valid Tuesday – Sunday between November 25–January 15. 4 tickets maximum allowed with discount. Not valid with other offers or promotions.

CMT’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

10% off tickets with code: CMT-GRINCH10 for performances from Dec. 1 – 10 at the Montgomery Theater

See How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series.

Please note that Broadway San Jose admits guests aged 5 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

RATING: Recommended for ages 5-10
RUNNING TIME: 85 minutes with no intermission

Upcoming Broadway San Jose Productions

Peter Pan June 25 – 30, 2024

Disney’s Frozen August 21 – September 1, 2024
Image credit/image courtesy of Broadway San Jose

Image credit/image courtesy of Broadway San Jose

Disney’s The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Bay Area.

Experience the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

Disney’s The Lion King will be at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from November 22 -December 30, 2023, making it a great Christmas present for the whole family! Get your tickets as soon as possible. Ticket prices usually increase the closer we get to the closing date.

The Lion King San Francisco Tickets

Ticket prices are $66-$290.50 through BroadwaySF. The best seats sell out early to season ticket holders.

Vividseats is the official secondary ticket reseller for BroadwaySF. Tickets at Vividseats are as low as $31 (as of Nov 28). Ticket Link

What is the Best Age for The Lion King

Disney recommends its productions for ages 6 and up.

How Long is The Long King

Show time is 2 hours, 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Are There Any Shows for Special Needs Theatergoers?

The 1 pm show on December 3, 2023, is a signed performance.

Image credit/image courtesy of Disney’s The Lion King

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Takes Over San Jose

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical takes over San Jose on November 24 and 25. Ticket Link

There will be opportunities for families to take free photos with the cast before Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical opens at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts on November 28. Ticket Link

Discount Codes

Thanks to How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, and their sponsors, we’ve got discounts to not only How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, but also the Tech Interactive, and CMT San Jose’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Don’t miss out on these discounts!

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

>>Get BOGO 50% off* tickets to the Family Night on
Broadway performance on Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 pm!
Enter code: MISCHIEF before selecting seats by clicking ‘Unlock’.
*Valid on select seats in the balcony only, while supplies last. Ticket Link

Everyone attending this performance is invited to FREE pre-show activities in the Ridder Lounge from 6 pm – 7:15 pm, and a post-show talkback with members of the cast.

The Tech Interactive

Get 10% off General Admission Tickets with code: GRINCH
Terms and Conditions: Valid Tuesday – Sunday between November 25–January 15. 4 tickets maximum allowed with discount. Not valid with other offers or promotions.

CMT’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

10% off tickets with code: CMT-GRINCH10 for performances from Dec. 1 – 10 at the Montgomery Theater

Thanks to How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical and their sponsors.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Photo Schedule

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

  • 2:00 – 4:00 pm Santana Row
    Photo opportunities available in Park Valencia by Maggiano’s.
  • 5:20 – 5:50 pm Signia by Hilton San Jose
    Photo opportunities available in front of the hotel by the Enchant Christmas display.
  • 6:00 – 6:30 pm Tree Lighting Ceremony at Christmas in the Park.
  • 6:40 – 7:10 pm AJI Bar and Robata Grill
    Make a dinner reservation early to guarantee a meet & greet.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm The Tech Interactive**
    Photo opportunities available in New Venture Hall.

Get 10% off General Admission Tickets with code: GRINCH
Terms and Conditions: Valid Tuesday – Sunday between November 25–January 15.
4 tickets maximum allowed with discount. Not valid with other offers or promotions.

  • 3:00 – 3:30 pm Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose**
    Photo opportunities available at the outdoor amphitheater.

Enjoy a sneak peek performance CMT San Jose’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at 2:30 p.m. before Mr. Grinch arrives! Get 10% off tickets with code: CMT-GRINCH10 for performances from Dec. 1 – 10 at the Montgomery Theater.

  • 4:30 – 5:00 pm Downtown Ice** at Circle of Palms
    Get tickets for this skating session for a chance to snap a selfie with the Grinch and win tickets to the show.

*Times are subject to change. All photo opportunities are available on a first come, first serve basis.
**Admission tickets are required.

See How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical opens at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts on from November 28 – December 3, 2023. Ticket Link

Upcoming Broadway San Jose Productions

Peter Pan June 25 – 30, 2024

Disney’s Frozen August 21 – September 1, 2024
Image credit/image courtesy of Broadway San Jose

Image credit/image courtesy of Broadway San Jose

Cinderella by African American Shakespeare

Enjoy the laughter this holiday season with the African-American Shakespeare Company’s original production of Cinderella.

Delighting audiences for over 20 years, this heartwarming production of the lowly scullery maid who doesn’t know her own value. Only when a special invitation to the palace arrives, does Cinderella begin to dream of something more, but her stepmother and (oddly masculine) stepsisters have different plans for our heroine.

Dreams do come true… with the help of a sassy fairy godmother who can make the magic happen. A side-splitting comedy that will have all ages with tears of laughter in their eyes and warmth in their hearts this holiday.

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Marian’s Note: Cinderella by African American Shakespeare is a Christmas tradition in our family.  I recommend this show for families of all ages, even my teen daughter loves the show!  Take my advice and go!  I can’t recommend this production highly enough. 

2023 Show Dates and Times

December 15 at 8 pm
December 16 at 2 pm
December 16 at 7 pm
December 17 at 2 pm
Herbst Theatre (UN Plaza Civic Center Bart Station)

Ticket Prices

Regular Price: $40
Groups of 10+: $34
Jazz Pass (21 and under): $15
Click here to purchase.

What is the Dress Code?

We have enjoyed dressing up for Cinderella. When my daughter was younger, she enjoyed wearing her princess dresses to this show and taking photos with the cast members are the show.

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Image credit/image courtesy of African American Shakespeare

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Billy Jones Holiday Train

Continue the tradition, and join us for our annual Holiday Train aboard the Wildcat Railroad through the enchanting Fantasy of Lights set up in Vasona Park.

2023 Holiday Train Schedule

The 2023 Holiday Train will run Thursdays through Sundays from December 7th to the 30th (6:00 to 9:00 pm). (Excluding December 24th and 25th) All hours are weather permitting.

Holiday Train Tickets

Train: $5 Carousel: $3. Children under age 3, free with paid adult.
Express Ticket: $7. Includes 1 train ride & 1 carousel ride.

Parking

Parking is available in Oak Meadow Park parking lot. A parking fee may be administered by the Town of Los Gatos. If no attendant is present, then there is no charge for parking. Overflow parking is available along University Avenue.

Parking is usually $6.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

Image credit/image courtesy of Billy Jones Railroad