Though it may be the busiest season for travel, Broadway’s performers stay put to make sure that the hundreds of theatregoers flocking to New York over the holidays stay entertained. But, lucky for them, many companies call themselves a second family—which means another group of people with whom to celebrate! We asked the casts of some of the Main Stem’s biggest hits to share their backstage traditions with us. Flip through the gallery below to see how Come From Away, Cats, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and more spread seasonal cheer.
Flip through the photos of some of their backstage traditions and festivities below:
See How Come From Away, Cats, and More Shows Celebrate the Holidays on Broadway
See How Come From Away, Cats, and More Shows Celebrate the Holidays on Broadway
Get a glimpse of the backstage celebrations going on on Broadway.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The stockings were hung by the LEGOs with care.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Decorations backstage.
Cats: Dresser Heather Torres decked out the 3rd floor dressing rooms! Zachary Daniel Jones
Cats: Who stole Christmas?! Was it Mungojerrie (Zachary Daniel Jones) or Rumpleteazer (Shonica Gooden)?! Zachary Daniel Jones
Cats: Demeter (Samantha Sturm) plays Santa’s little helper in counting down the days ‘til Christmas! Zachary Daniel Jones
Cats: Our fur team (Hailei Call, Anna Kathryn Darling, Katt Atkins, Victoria Tinsman) spiced up our Holidays with grandmotherly spirit, sass, and cheer! Zachary Daniel Jones
Come From Away: Chad Kimball and Julie Reiber at their holiday gathering backstage.
Come From Away: Caesar Samayoa and Lee MacDougall at their holiday gathering backstage.
Come From Away: Arturo Porazzi, Charity Wicks, Caesar Samayoa, and Pete Guernsey at their holiday gathering backstage.
Come From Away: Joel Hatch, Thomas Keegan, and Jenn Colella at their holiday gathering backstage.