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One of the most heartwarming holiday stories of all time is coming to the stage in Somers Point. Gateway Playhouse presents Miracle on 34th Street, the musical, over two weekends from Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026. With evening shows and Sunday matinees, it is an easy holiday outing to plan with the whole family.
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Miracle on 34th Street the Musical
- Town: Somers Point
- Where: Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point
- When: Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.
- Cost: $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under
This version of the classic tale is a holiday musical with a book and score by Meredith Willson, the composer behind The Music Man, based on the beloved film. The story follows a single mother whose skepticism about Santa Claus is put to the test when the Santa hired for the Macy’s parade just might be the real Kris Kringle. It is warm, funny and full of the kind of holiday spirit that works for every age at the theater.
The $15 ticket price for children 12 and under keeps the outing affordable, so this is a good pick if you are bringing a group of kids, grandparents or neighbors. The Sunday 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 are the best choice for younger children, while the Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. shows make a festive date night.
Bonus Show: It’s A Very Valli Holiday
- Town: Somers Point
- Where: Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point
- When: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026, 7 p.m.
- Cost: $35
If you want one more night out before Christmas, Lights Out comes to the Gateway with It’s A Very Valli Holiday, a festive concert celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, with plenty of singing and dancing. It is a fun pick for anyone who grew up with those harmonies on the radio.
Tips for Your Visit
Tickets are available through the Gateway’s Upcoming Shows page, and the box office can be reached at 609-653-0553 with questions about seating. Weekend performances close to Christmas tend to be the most popular, so we suggest buying early, especially if you need a block of seats together.
The theater sits on Bay Avenue in Somers Point, close to local restaurants, so it is easy to turn a show into a full evening with dinner before the curtain. Arrive a little early to find parking and settle in.
Looking for more holiday plans? We are rounding up tree lightings, parades, markets and shows across Atlantic County all season, so check back with Shop Atlantic County.
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