Holiday Shopping List! Five Broadway Shows That Will Keep Your Aunt From Falling Asleep

Christmas is just around the corner and—wait, you still haven’t finished shopping?! Wow, way to live on the edge. OK, don’t worry, Broadway.com is here for you. Broadway show tickets happen to make great stocking stuffers, and from flashy, splashy musicals to highbrow, intellectual drama, there’s something for everyone—even your aunt who always dozes off during the emotional ballad in the second act. We’ve got you covered! And don’t forget, if you can’t decide on a show, there’s always a Broadway.com gift card! Check out our top picks below.


MOTOWN
With over 40 hit songs crammed into this Broadway jukebox hit, Motown the Musical is definitely easy on the ears—but it’s a feast for the eyes, too! The glittering costumes, vibrant lighting design and glitzy sets will keep your usually-dozing aunt sitting straight up and alert. Just make sure she doesn’t sing along. Click for tickets!


 KINKY BOOTS 
Don’t be fooled by the name. Kinky Boots is definitely an aunt-friendly show. Plus, this Tony-winning hit musical includes one of the most thrilling moments on Broadway right now—we dare your aunt to doze off while sparkly drag queens dance their way down moving conveyer belts. Click for tickets!


 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT
OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME 
This dazzling British import is equal parts visually stunning and emotionally compelling. Based on the novel about a peculiar boy who tries to solve a mystery, Curious Incident is a moving thriller that's sure to keep your aunt on the edge of her seat. Click for tickets!


MATILDA
While Matilda is great for kids, it’s fun for adults, too—whether the show's stars are swinging, riding scooters or scarfing down chocolate cake, there’s never a dull moment in this action-packed musical about a bright young girl with mysterious magical powers. Click for tickets!


WICKED
We can almost guarantee it: no audience member in the history of the world has ever fallen asleep during Wicked’s “Defying Gravity.” Featuring some of the most stunning (and certainly greenest) costumes and sets on Broadway, Wicked is a truly opulent evening for all ages. Click for tickets!