The wreaths have been hung by the chimney, and the gifts have been wrapped with care, which means it's finally time to unwind with a festive flick. Whip up your favorite Christmas cookies, and subscribe to BroadwayHD so you can all sing along to the classics.
Billy Elliot
With tunes by Sir Elton John, Billy Elliot is the triumphant story of a boy who inspires his struggling coal mining village through his determination to become a ballet dancer. The hopeful show is perfect for the holidays.
Cats
One of Broadway's longest running shows, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats needs little introduction. Instead of springing for a trip to New York to marvel at the incredibly dextrous kitties clad in spandex, you and your family can watch it from the comfort of your couch for less than the price of a pet toy.
She Loves Me
This Tony Award winning musical features Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi (from that TV show Chuck) in a delightful rom-com that'll make you forget all about your shopping list.
Les Misérables
If you haven't sobbed enough during this year's Hallmark movies, introduce your family to this Broadway epic. This sweeping live recording features Tony Award winning actress Lea Salonga (also the singing voice of Princess Jasmine and Mulan) and Nick Jonas, so there's even something for your reluctant teens to enjoy.
Gypsy
The acclaimed musical that brought us "Everything's Coming Up Roses," the great diva ballad popularized by Ethel Merman, may not initially seem, err, family-friendly. However, few other shows tackle the complex relationship between a mother and her kids quite like Gypsy as we watch Mama Rose push her daughter into vaudeville and ultimately, burlesque. This 2015 production stars Imelda Staunton (Professor Umbridge for you Harry Potter fans) in the eminently hummable show.
Memphis
The 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Musical transports us to Tennessee in the 1950s, when rock and roll was just getting started. It follows the love story of DJ Huey Calhoun and Felicia Farrell, a black singer on the rise, and the controversies that surround them as racial tensions brew.
Old Hats
This sketch comedy by Bill Irwin and David Shiner is a delightful bout of good old-fashioned family fun.
Holiday Inn
Inspired by the 1942 film, Broadway's Holiday Inn may not star Bing Crosby, but you (probably) won't miss him as the cast croons "White Christmas," the best-selling single of all time. To stream it after dinner tonight, you can purchase an access pass to BroadwayHD starting at $8.99.
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