Christmas Musical Theatre Songs – By Style

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

The following list includes a curated selection of Christmas musical theatre songs, drawn from a wide range of stage musicals and organized by style of song. Additional song lists are available in the musical theatre song library.

If you’re looking for audition-appropriate material, see Christmas Audition Songs.

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Popular Musical Christmas Songs

These classic tunes are some of the most well-known Christmas songs in musical theatre.

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“Hard Candy Christmas” –The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Meet Me in St. Louis

“Let’s Start the New Year Right” – Holiday Inn

“We Need a Little Christmas” – Mame

“White Christmas” – Holiday Inn

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Gentle Christmas Songs

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These showtunes are warm, gentle, and comforting, sparking the the magic of the season.

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“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” –Catch Me If You Can

“Christmas Lullaby” – Songs for a New World

“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street

“The Christmas Box” – Nuncrackers

“What a Mother Does” – A Christmas Story

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Quirky Christmas Showtunes

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These songs are offbeat and unique, offering plenty of character, surprise, and personality.

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“A Carnival Christmas” – Nuncrackers

“All I Want for Christmas” – Nuncrackers

“It’s Better to Give” – Nuncrackers

“Nobody Cares About Santa” – Elf

“Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House” – Nuncrackers

“Sparklejollytwinklejingley” – Elf

“The Years Are Passing By” – A Christmas Carol

“Turkey Lurkey Time” – Promises, Promises

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Upbeat Christmas Songs

These songs are upbeat, happy, and optimistic, offering an uptempo or light vibe.

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“A Christmas Song” – Elf

“I Don’t Remember Christmas” – Starting Here, Starting Now

“I Like Life” – Scrooge!

“That Man Over There” – Miracle on 34th Street

“The Schmuel Song” – The Last Five Years

“Voices of the Angels” – Amazing Grace

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Youthful Christmas Songs

These family-friendly songs are sung by kids or intended for young audiences.

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“Christmas Children” – Scrooge!

“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story

“Red Ryder” – A Christmas Story

“Santa’s Little Teapot” –Nuncrackers

“Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” – A Christmas Story

“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!

“The Beautiful Day” – Scrooge!

“There is a Santa Claus” – Elf

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Christmas Musical Theatre Duets

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These songs feature two performers, making them ideal duet options for performances.

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“A Fact Can Be a Beautiful Thing” – Promises, Promises

“Angels in the Snow” – The Story of My Life

“I’ll Believe in You” – Elf

“You…You” – Scrooge!

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