Disney's Frozen opens at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan on Saturday, December 5, the December production of the theater's 2026 to 2027 Broadway Series. Ten performances run over three weekends, closing Sunday, December 20. Around it, the Algonquin has filled its holiday calendar with an Elvis Christmas concert, a free screening of It's a Wonderful Life and a New Year's Eve rock show.

Frozen, December 5 to 20

The stage musical follows Elsa and Anna, the royal sisters of Arendelle, along with Olaf, Kristoff and the rest of the film's cast, and keeps the film's songs. The schedule:

  • Saturday, December 5, 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 6, 3 p.m.
  • Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 12, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 13, 3 p.m.
  • Friday, December 18, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 19, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 20, 3 p.m.

The theater's house rule applies: no one under age four, and no babes in arms, which matters for families with a toddler who loves the film. Tickets are sold through the Algonquin's own website and its box office.

The rest of the holiday calendar

Christmas with the King, Sunday, November 22, 3 p.m. Travis LeDoyt, who performs as a young Elvis Presley, sings Elvis's Christmas recordings and early hits with a live band.

It's a Wonderful Life, Tuesday, December 8, 7 p.m. A free screening of the 1946 Frank Capra film with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, presented with Shore Foodie. Tickets cost nothing but require a reservation through the theater, and they are available while they last.

New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31. A reimagined Led Zeppelin concert with new arrangements and visuals, produced by Magical Mystery Doors.

Father Alphonse's New Year, Sunday, January 3. The theater's orchestra series opens 2027 with its annual afternoon concert led by Father Alphonse.

Classes for the next generation

For children who come out of Frozen wanting to be on stage, the Algonquin's Performing Arts Academy is enrolling its theater classes now, and the theater warns that capacity is limited. Groups of ten or more can book discounted seats through its group sales office.

How to go

The Algonquin Arts Theatre is at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive in Manasquan, a short walk from Main Street and the Manasquan station on the North Jersey Coast Line. By car, it is a few minutes from Parkway exit 98. The box office is at 732-528-9211.

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