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Help us kick off the Bowl season in grand style on opening night with stars Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Salonga, and more.

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Opening Night at the Bowl: The Best of Broadway

Hollywood Bowl

Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape from Fox’s hit show Glee over a decade ago, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss has embodied the kind of kaleidoscopic artistry that’s entirely uninhibited by form or genre. The multi-hyphenates illustrious career spans television, film, music and stage.

Kicking off the Christmas season Criss will perform songs from his recent holiday album, A Very Darren Crissmas. His first ever full length project includes a wildly eclectic collection of songs from big band Christmas classics to novelty tunes to modern-day folk-pop ballads. Made with Ron Fair, multi-Grammy nominee and producer of numerous GRAMMY-winning hits, A Very Darren Crissmas showcases his artistry delivering both thrillingly unpredictable moments and a timeless sense of Christmas magic.

Darren Criss: A Very Darren Crissmas

Count Basie Center for the Arts

Celebrate the holidays with award-winning actor, singer, and songwriter Darren Criss as he performs songs from his recent holiday album, A Very Darren Crissmas, with music ranging from big band Christmas classics to novelty tunes to modern-day folk-pop ballads. A Very Darren Crissmas showcases his kaleidoscopic artistry and delivers both thrillingly unpredictable moments and a timeless sense of Christmas magic.

A Very Darren Crissmas

The Parker

This special summertime concert highlights Darren Criss’ wildly eclectic career as both a songwriter and performer. Come for unique interpretations of contemporary pop and Broadway classics, along with music from his own EP releases throughout the years. Criss makes every set unique for every performance, featuring first-time-ever surprises, requests performed on the spot, and a healthy serving of Criss’ distinct brand of spontaneity, humor, and insight.

Actor, Singer

Darren Criss

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Jun 20, 2026

Opening Night at the Bowl: The Best of Broadway · Hollywood Bowl

Dec 4, 2023

Darren Criss: A Very Darren Crissmas · Count Basie Center for the Arts

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