Musical Theatre Songs

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.


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


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



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


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



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


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


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


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


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


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



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


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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Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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