For 19 days the lights on Broadway have been off due to a stagehand strike, but today the strike ended. Crews are rushing to re-open dozens of Broadway shows that have been closed - and we bet lots of folks planning their Christmas vacations are thrilled!

So, in honor of the return of Broadway, here are my top 10 Broadway shows you should see for Christmas. Some of them feature great Christmas songs, but some of them are just cool shows that are worth checking out.

Check - em out, then let me know who’s on your list of faves!

Top 10 Broadway Shows for Christmas

10. Hairspray - The most unlikely musical ever, this surprisingly sweet story is based on a cult classic flick by love-him-or-hate-him super-freak film director, John Waters.

9. Legally Blonde - Based on the popular films starring Reese Witherspoon, the Broadway hit features all your favorite characters - including the spunky little
Chihuahua, Bruiser.

8. Lion King - Disney sure knows how to make a mega-hit. This beautiful stage adaptation of the animated classic features elaborate costumes and musical favorites such as, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?”

7. Little Mermaid - The latest in a long line of Disney cartoons to make the leap to Broadway. Kids will love it, and parents will enjoy the flashback to a childhood favorite.

6. Avenue Q - Fun musical featuring an entertaining mix of actors and puppets.

5. Mamma Mia - This upbeat show appeals to fans of all ages with it’s heartwarming story and fun sing-along soundtrack featuring popular songs by Abba, including “Mamma Mia - and “Dancing Queen”.

4. Rock’n'Roll - New work by Tom Stoppard, renowned author of the witty Shakespearean spin-off, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Takes a look at the connection between music and revolution beginning in the 1960s, with music from the Rolling Stones and others.

3. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Personally, I prefer the animated version with Boris Karloff and Thurl Ravenscroft, but this is a good bet for folks with kids.

2. Radio City Christmas Spectacular - A New York holiday tradition! This is the 75^th year for this Christmas classic featuring the world famous Rockettes.

1. A Christmas Carol - No matter how many times you’ve read Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale, you’ll never get tired of seeing Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation.

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