This year, TSO goes Hollywood for the Holidays! Join the orchestra and soprano Amy Owens for a magical concert featuring music from beloved holiday films, including White Christmas, Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, and more. Experience the nostalgia, joy, and warmth of the season through these timeless melodies-don’t miss this unforgettable concert!

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Hollywood for the Holidays!

The wonderful Wisconsin-born soprano Emily Birsan -- now one of Chicago's indispensable classical artists -- returns following her exquisite "St. Cecilia Mass"  for another glorious French confection: Francis Poulenc's fabulous setting of the GLORIA, written in 1960 for the Boston Symphony....and once again, our LSO Assistant Conductor James Wilson will assemble a magnificent symphonic chorus for the occasion! A garland of classic American Holiday favorites graces the evening's first half, culminating in another brilliant return: La Crosse's own piano prodigy Andre Previn Peck, in Prokofiev's glittering First Concerto. John Finnegan's Christmas Sing-Along caps off what will be the perfect Holiday celebration.

Holiday Glories

Viterbo University

British baritone Rodney Earl Clarke captured every heart when he starred in the Halle’s Christmas Concert a couple of years ago. We couldn’t wait to bring him back, so here he is with a sack full of treats for the festive period, including operatic and Hollywood favourites, as well as some chestnut-roasting seasonal classics. Our master of ceremonies is genial conductor Stephen Bell, who’ll be taking us through a roll call of Christmas hits from Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov and heartwarming movie music from Home Alone to Frozen. And as it’s Christmas you can enjoy some good old-fashioned audience participation singing along with White Christmas and trying to keep up with the reindeer in Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.

The Hallé Christmas Concert

Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

The festival prize winners of the SIGNUM saxophone quartet prove that saxophones can also sound extremely festive when they invite the audience, together with musical friends, to the finale of the festival winter and send them off into the Christmas season in high spirits after a potpourri of Baroque, Romantic and even pop music.

SIGNUMs for the festival

Schloss und Gut Ulrichshusen

Celebrate the joy of the season with a beloved concert conducted by Associate Conductor, Nicholas Ross, featuring a side-by-side with the West Valley Youth Symphony, Claire Gordon, Conductor. 

Enjoy cherished carols and orchestral showpieces including White Christmas, Tyzik’s Behold the Lights, Sleigh Ride and other favorite sing-alongs.
 
Bring your friends and family to experience the beauty of live music and the spirit of the season – a perfect way to welcome the holidays.

Home for the Holidays

The Vista Center for the Arts

Local favorites Steve and Allison Martin join HSO for festive selections from The Nutcracker, Leroy Anderson’s classic Sleigh Ride, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and some of the Martins’ favorite songs, including “The Prayer,” “O Holy Night,” and “Ave Maria.”  Rounding out the family-friendly concert will be the audience favorite “Christmas Singalong,” full of well-known holiday carols! Steve and Allison are well known in West Michigan, having sung on opera stages and musical productions locally and around the country.  Allison received her Masters of Music from Michigan State University.  Steve holds a doctorate and master’s in music from Michigan State University.  He has taught at the college level and is now Director of Music and Fine Arts at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.

Home for the Holidays 2025 Matinee: Steve & Allison Martin

West Ottawa High School Performing Arts Center

Celebrate the season with music that captures the warmth, wonder, and magic of Christmas. From the charm of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to modern hits from Mannheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian Orchestra to timeless favorites like White Christmas and Sleigh Ride, this festive program invites the whole family to share in the joy and beauty of the holidays.

CVSO: The Magic of Christmas

Pablo Center at the Confluence

Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, including the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat, White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz.

Top Hat

Southbank Centre

For decades, Sissel Kyrkjebø has captivated audiences throughout Scandinavia with her unique voice and warm personality. For many, she is the sound of Christmas – a true Christmas queen.

Sissels Jul

Aarhus Music Hall

The Christmas spirit reached new heights in 2023, as both audiences and critics surrendered to the charming Christmas story Dance Ballerina Dance, danced by the biggest stars from the Royal Danish Ballet and the New York City Ballet to the tunes of crooner Christmas hits played  live  by Chris Minh Doky's All Star Orchestra! In 2025, Dance Ballerina Dance returns, and this time the team will be joined by Danish singer Dicte and singer Martin Preisler. It will be magical!

Dance Ballerina Dance

Musikteatret Holstebro

Each season ticket purchase will provide you with one ticket to each of the upcoming six concerts of the season. If there is a concert you cannot attend, we can either donate your ticket to a student/veteran or provide you with extra tickets to a different concert date.

Christmas Concert Celebration

La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church

Back by popular demand, Blue Violin’s Candlelight Christmas Tour returns for its third spectacular year — bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before.

Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas

Empire Arts Center

A cosy, starlit evening of the most beautiful Christmas music! Bring the whole family for a festive concert featuring the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s brass ensemble, choirs and soloists.

Family concert: Children’s Christmas Celebration

Göteborgs Symfoniker

The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from hit musicals and well-known songs from Christmas films, all performed by our West End singers.

Baby Broadway Christmas Special

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music. Kayleigh Kim is a student of Paul Kantor. 

Kayleigh Kim, Violin

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz.

Theatre Royal Nottingham

The Symphony Goes Wild, Wild West

Marquette Commons

Experience the infectious joy of young singers’ hearts, minds, and lungs filled with glorious song at SummerSing:Beatles&Broadway. Celebrating musical exploration, growth and beauty over the course of the past year, the Vancouver Bach Children’s Choirs will romp through Broadway favourites and Beatles hits!

SummerSing!: Beatles & Broadway

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

All the swagger and rhythm of the roaring twenties in a night of timeless tunes from Irving Berlin, Louis Armstrong, and other jazz-age greats. This speakeasy is open for business!

Bootlegger's Bash

Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts

Swing back in time to the Jazz Age! When jazz met classical in the 1920s and 30s, it created irreverent masterpieces such as Milhaud’s Creation of the World and Ibert’s Divertissement. MTS’s own Principal Trumpet Andrew Gignac, a double threat on classical and jazz, will make you swoon in jazz standards such as “Embraceable You” and Puttin’ on the Ritz”.

Mid-Texas Symphony presents Puttin’ On The Ritz

Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

Friday Night Is Music Night will come live from Snape Maltings Concert Hall, filling the space with the sounds of Christmas.

Friday Night is Music Night: Sounds of Christmas

Snape Maltings

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the 4,322-pipe William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.

Holiday Organ Spectacular

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Direct from the West End, the original London cast returns to Cadogan Hall in its 22nd year of touring!

Back by popular demand and following sell-out performances across the globe, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of festive classics, including ‘White Christmas’, ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’, ‘The Christmas Song’ and ‘Let It Snow’, plus all-time favourites including ‘Mack the Knife’, ‘That’s Amore’, ‘Mr Bojangles’ and ‘New York, New York’.

The Rat Pack at Christmas 2024

Cadogan Hall 

Kick back and ring in the season with a big band holiday concert featuring conductor Jason Aylward and a 17-piece ensemble. This jazzy take on classic holiday tunes will have your toes tapping and your spirits made merry!

Big Band Holiday

University of Redlands

Holiday Concert 2024

MassBay Community College

In December, we are thrilled to present the beloved Holiday musical, Irving Berlin's White Christmas. And for our Dickensian fans, never fear, our Christmas Carol tradition will continue, this time as a more intimate theatrical reading in the lobby Little Theatre.

White Christmas

St. Petersburg City Theatre

With her warm and expressive voice, Joan Faulkner, who comes from Indiana, USA, is considered one of the most important European swing, soul and jazz interpreters. The best conditions for an atmospheric evening with the Munich Radio Orchestra and many Christmas classics that we all know - from White Christmas to Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You to the orchestral freestyle with Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Anderson's Christmas Festival ...

Christmas Classics

Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding

Eine musikalische Schittenfahrt

Gasteig HP8

A Very Broadway Christmas!

Brazosport College

Holiday Concert Celebration

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents A Very Broadway Christmas, the perfect holiday treat to get everyone in the spirit of the season!

“A Very Broadway Christmas” concert

It’s time to once again celebrate the festive season with the FVSO! This year YOU are invited to join us in song for a number of your favorite sing-along classic carols. Don’t worry about the words, we’ve printed them in the program – all you need to do is bring your voice! A perfect way to introduce little ones to some of these seasonal classics. Megan Sesma, FVSO principal harpist, joins us as featured artists in the premiere of A Harp Christmas. We’ll see you there!

Family Holiday Pops

Northwest Catholic High School

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Wayne Theatre

The beloved film classic comes to the stage in a charming crowd-pleaser featuring one glorious Irving Berlin number after another, each celebrating a different festivity. A perfect Holiday treat.

Holiday Inn

 Theatre Arlington

Join us this holiday season for a heartwarming journey filled with laughter, love, and the timeless music of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Follow the story of two war buddies who team up with a sister act to save a snowless Vermont inn. With friendship, romance, and a sprinkle of holiday magic, White Christmas captures the true essence of the season.

Woodland Opera House

Each December we celebrate the holidays with music both contemplative and joyful, leaving audiences with a song in their heart and the warmth of the season. Our upcoming Holiday Pops concerts include the orchestra and VSO’s 80-voice chorus leading three sing-a-longs and performing much-loved music by John Rutter, LeRoy Anderson, and George Frederic Handel. A new-to-VSO composition by Quinn Mason, Spanish-influenced holiday music, and traditional carols round out this traditional family-favorite event. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo conducts.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Pops

Barre Opera House

Based on the beloved movie, this song and dance musical glistens with irresistible charm. White Christmas revolves around two buddies, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who after World War II, become a popular song and dance duo. They decide to help their former commanding general by putting on a show at his struggling Vermont inn. Along the way, they meet two talented sisters, Betty and Judy Haynes, and love blossoms. White Christmas is a delightful musical that stands the test of time.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Forum Theatre

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is based on the classic film. It celebrates friendship, romance, and loyalty. It features beautiful, familiar song like Blue Skies, and, of course, White Christmas.

White Pines Collegiate & Professional School

Seattle Men’s Chorus serves up everyone’s favorite holiday tradition: seasonal classics, Christmas comedy, a dizzying array of dancing Santas, and the gayest sing-along ever! Songs include “Pink Christmas,” “Joy to the World,” and a new holiday version of “Holding Out for a Hero.”

This year’s lineup includes an abbreviated show specifically for children to join in the delight of Ho Ho Ho. The one-hour show accommodates those with shorter attention spans, complete with extra dancing to get the wiggles out and an extended sing-along with general admission seating. Perfect for all ages!

Ho Ho Ho

Everett Civic Auditorium

Benaroya Hall

Pantages Theater

Experience the magic of the holiday season with "White Christmas" at the Gateway Playhouse, running from November 29 to December 29, 2024. This heartwarming musical, featuring music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake, is a festive treat that promises to captivate audiences of all ages.

Set in the aftermath of World War II, "White Christmas" follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they transition from the battlefield to a successful song-and-dance act. The story takes a romantic turn when the duo decides to follow a pair of enchanting singing sisters to their Christmas show at a quaint Vermont lodge, which, to their surprise, is owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The musical is a celebration of love, friendship, and the spirit of Christmas, highlighted by a dazzling score that includes classics like "Blue Skies," "I Love A Piano," "How Deep Is the Ocean," and the iconic "White Christmas."

While "White Christmas" is a family-friendly show, it's advised that patrons consider the age and maturity level of younger audience members due to the lack of an official rating system for live theatre.

Tickets are available now, and patrons can learn how to save up to 35% on their purchase. Don't miss this jolly live extravaganza that New York Magazine claims "only Scrooges can resist." For more information and to secure your tickets, visit the Bellport Box Office, open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am to 6pm, or contact them at 631-286-1133 or boxofficethegateway.org. Join us at the Gateway Playhouse, located at 215 South Country Rd, Bellport, NY 11713, for a holiday experience that will fill your heart with the joy and warmth of the Christmas season.

Gateway Playhouse

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Georgetown Palace Theatre

### Event Description: Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical

**Event Title:** Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical

**Venue:** GK Hardt Theater, 6th Street Playhouse

**Opening Date:** November 22, 2024

**Music and Lyrics:** Irving Berlin

**Book by:** David Ives and Paul Blake

**Directed by:** Joseph Favalora & Megan Bartlett

**Event Overview:**
Experience the magic of the holiday season with "Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical," a heartwarming and timeless production based on the beloved film. Set in the post-World War II era, the story follows two veterans, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who form a successful song and dance act. They team up with two singing sisters and travel to a Vermont resort lodge for a Christmas performance, bringing joy and festive cheer to all.

**Musical Highlights:**
- **Classic Standards:** Enjoy iconic songs such as "White Christmas," "Sisters," "Snow," "Blue Skies," and "I Love a Piano."
- **Run Time:** Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Thursdays:** $29
- **Friday/Saturday Evening & Saturday Matinee:** 
  - Adult: $41
  - Senior: $36
  - Under 18: $29
- **Saturday & Sunday Matinee:**
  - Adult: $51
  - Senior: $46
- **Value Seating:** $35

**Additional Information:**
- **ADA Seats:** If ADA seats are unavailable online, please contact the Box Office.
- **Refund Policy:** All ticket purchases are final, with no refunds.
- **Tax Deduction for Unused Tickets:** Consider donating unused tickets back to the 6th Street Playhouse for a tax-deductible donation. Contact the Box Office prior to the performance date.

**Booking:**
- **Book My Seats:** Secure your tickets now to ensure you don't miss this festive extravaganza.
- **Subscribe & Save:** Take advantage of subscription offers for additional savings.

**Note:** Some dates offer both afternoon and evening performances. Be sure to select your preferred time when booking.

Celebrate the holiday season with a musical that captures the spirit of Christmas in every way. Join us for an unforgettable performance of "Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical" at the GK Hardt Theater.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical

6th Street Playhouse

This show shares the story of two veterans,Bob Wallace and PhilDavis, who had a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. They follow two beautiful singing sisters to a Vermont lodge for their Christmas show, which their former Army commander owns.

Diamond Head Theatre

Join the Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra for this musical tribute to our veterans. The concert will feature patriotic gems like "Stars and Stripes Forever" and "God Bless America," familiar music by George Gershwin and Aaron Copland, Broadway favorites, and lots more quintessential American music. The highlight of the concert will be the playing of the anthems of the branches of the armed forces to honor those that have made significant sacrifices to defend our country's freedoms and liberties.

Snowbelt Symphony: Celebrate America

New Promise Church, Ohio

Experience the magic of the holiday season with "White Christmas 2024" at the Cumberland County Playhouse. This heartwarming musical adaptation, based on the beloved film, brings to life the story of Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis. After World War II, the duo has a successful song-and-dance act and with romance in mind, they follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. 

Featuring a dazzling score with 17 classic Irving Berlin songs, including hits like "Blue Skies," "I Love a Piano," "Sisters," and the iconic "White Christmas," this musical will tap your toes and warm your heart. It's an uplifting experience that showcases the spirit of the season through spectacular performances and timeless music.

"White Christmas" is rated G and is set to run from November 8 to December 21, 2024, on the Mainstage, sponsored by Uplands Village. Don't miss your chance to be part of this festive tradition. Tickets are available now for purchase. For more information or to buy tickets, you can visit the Cumberland County Playhouse website or call the Box Office at 931.484.5000. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the season with "White Christmas 2024" – a musical that promises to be as heartwarming as the holiday itself.

White Christmas 2024

Cumberland County Playhouse

Midland Community Theatre

Based on the beloved, timeless film, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas comes to Music Mountain Theatre just in time to kick off the holiday season.


After World War II, two veterans, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, two iconic song-and-dance men, follow two singing sisters to their Christmas gig at a Vermont resort lodge, only to discover that the nearly bankrupt lodge they were to perform at is owned by their former commanding general. With classic standards such as “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean,” and the titular hit, White Christmas is a beloved and heartwarming musical that stands the test of time.

Music Mountain Theatre

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony®-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on piano, presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song.

Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Renowned trumpeter, conductor, singer, actor, and multi-talented performer Byron Stripling returns to lead and perform with the Charleston Symphony for an exhilarating evening of symphonic jazz. Featuring works such as I Got Rhythm, Saint Louis Blues, Someone To Watch Over Me, Sweet Georgia Brown, and more. Join us in celebrating 100 years of the Harlem Renaissance, an electrifying artistic revolution that ignited the golden age of African American culture and left a lasting impact on the landscape of popular music.

Byron Stripling’s Harlem Renaissance

Gaillard Center

To mark the 100th anniversary of New Objectivity, the State Philharmonic and the Capitol Mannheim have joined forces to put on a concert that highlights the musical breakthroughs of the 1920s. "Life in this Time" is part of the "Modern Times" series and brings the multi-sounding juxtaposition of modern orchestral works, sound film hits, radio music and early hot jazz numbers to the...

Breslau

Capitol

S'wonderful, s'marvelous, s'an evening of Gershwin! Bring the whole family for the irresistible songs of George Gershwin and friends, presented by acclaimed jazz musician Byron Stripling with special guest Sydney McSweeney. 

Fascinating Rhythm: Gershwin and Friends

Millennium Park

Tony Award–winning conductor and musical director Ted Sperling leads the NY Phil in an irresistible program of Broadway showstoppers, spanning many decades of beloved musicals with vocalists Ashley Brown and Ryan Silverman.

Bravo! Vail: Ted Sperling Conducts Broadway Classics

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

The City of Charleston and the CSO are thrilled to continue its celebration of the arts with a special free-to-attend Independence Day concert at “The Joe” – home of the Charleston RiverDogs. Experience a captivating evening under the stars with your Charleston Symphony. Enjoy a delightful blend of patriotic melodies, cherished classical favorites,  special guest vocalists Saundra DeAthos and Harold Meers, and a spectacular fireworks show.

2024 Independence Day Weekend Concert

The Joe 

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the legendary Frank Foster, a master of jazz saxophone, composition, and arrangement. Under the baton of Derrick Gardner, this special concert will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 7:30pm CDT in the stunning Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall.

Frank Foster, celebrated for his significant contributions to the Count Basie Orchestra and his leadership in forming influential jazz ensembles, left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. The Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble will honor Foster's legacy by performing a selection of his works, including iconic pieces like "Shiny Stockings," "Down for the Count," and "Blues Backstage," among others.

This event promises to be a night of rich musical exploration, celebrating the genius of Frank Foster and his impact on jazz music. Tickets are priced at $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Frank Foster's music brought to life by the talented musicians of the Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra.

Location: Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States. The hall, part of the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, boasts a 40-foot glass wall with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, providing a perfect backdrop for an evening of exceptional music.

Northwestern University Jazz OrchestraThe Music of Frank Foster

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Bernadette Peters is an American actress, singer and children’s book author. Over the course of a career that has spanned five decades, she is regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers, having received nominations for seven Tony Awards, winning two (plus an honorary award), and nine Drama Desk Awards, winning three.

An Evening with Bernadette Peters

The Grand 1894 Opera House

Once again, Rob and his trio will take you down the pathway of the genius of Irving Berlin. But, this time, along with the familiar songs such as “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and “What’ll I Do?” you’ll hear some unfamiliar songs like “Marie from Sunny Italy,” “Falling Out of Love Can Be Fun” and “A Man Chases a Girl.” You’ll love hearing them all. You’re in for a treat as Rob shares these gems with you, along with the stories about these “undiscovered” treasures!

Rob Landes: Back to Berlin

Isabel Valasek is a soprano based in Pittsburgh, PA. She is studying under Sari Gruber at Carnegie Mellon University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Vocal Performance, a certification in Music Education and a minor in Drama. This year in Carnegie Mellon Opera, Isabel performed as Lucy in “The Telephone” by Menotti and will also be in scenes such as singing Adele in “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss II, Lucy in "The Three Penny Opera" by Kurt Weill and Idamante in “Idomeneo” by Mozart. She was previously a soloist in Carnegie Mellon University’s fully staged production of “Considering Matthew Shepard” by Craig Hella Johnson and was a cover for Despina in Mozart’s “Così fan tutte”.

Student Recital: Isabel Valasek

Carnegie Mellon University

The French Quarter comes to Fort Wayne! Conjuring the spirit and swagger of Louis Armstrong, trumpeter Byron Stripling leads the Mardi Gras Parade of music that made the Crescent City famous. 

Byron Stripling’s Mardi Gras

Purdue University Fort Wayne

The annual tradition returns! Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends as you gather to hear your favourite carols and Christmas music sung by special guest soloists and performed live by the VSO. Beloved host Christopher Gaze will delight you with his characteristic antics and storytelling. A festive treat for all!

Traditional Christmas

Orpheum Theatre

North Canyon High School

Based upon the Paramount Pictures Film, Written for the screen by Norman Drasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, Book by David Ives and Paul Blake, Original stage production directed by Walter Bobbie, Orchestrations: Larry Blank, Vocal and Dance Arrrangements: Bruce Pomahac

Campus Theatre

Reflections on a local Christmas tradition. The ASO Christmas concert is the Symphony’s longest-running tradition, and one of Acadiana’s most cherished holiday celebrations. "The Christmas Concert”, as it has come to be known to our musicians and the community alike, is noted for combining traditional orchestral selections with popular holiday tunes, and featuring revered local guest artists and youth musicians. This year’s concert will bring together more than 100 musicians on stage, including beloved Lafayette rockstar, Marc Broussard, to perform your favorite sounds of the season. Together, we'll joyfully carry on this tradition for its 25th year.

The Christmas Concert

Heymann Performing Arts Center

Joining your genial host, conductor Stephen Bell, is versatile baritone Rodney Earl Clarke, whose velvet tone has been heard in a host of high-profile engagements, from opera houses and the BBC Proms to Twickenham and the West End. Alongside vocal highlights from Handel, Mozart, Mel Torme and Les Miserables you’ll also enjoy a sack full of seasonal orchestral showpieces from the likes of Adam Saunders, Erich Korngold, Paul Campbell and Serge Prokofiev, with some classic cinematic magic in the shape of music from Home Alone and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

The Hallé in Warwick

University of Warwick

This journey through your favorite carols and holiday music includes Sleigh Ride, selections from The Nutcracker, John Williams’ Home Alone Suite, The Twelve Days of Silicon Valley, and the always-popular audience sing-a-long.

Christmas at the California

California Theatre

Join us for a magical evening at the "Holiday Pops: Home for the Holidays" concert, a heartwarming event that promises to envelop you in the joy and warmth of the holiday season. This enchanting concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30 PM, held at the majestic Centenary United Methodist Church located at 646 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

Experience the holiday spirit like never before as the Piedmont Wind Symphony, under the baton of Music Director/Conductor Mark A. Norman, brings to life an array of beloved holiday tunes. From festive favorites to heartwarming classics, immerse yourself in melodies that will captivate and uplift your spirit. The evening will feature the mesmerizing vocals of soprano Stephanie Foley Davis and the harmonious Centenary Festival Choir, directed by Jonathan Emmons. Adding to the magic of the night, Wanda Starke will narrate the enchanting "The Night Before Christmas," set to Randol Alan Bass' composition based on Clement Clarke Moore's timeless poem.

Prepare for an immersive experience with performances of Leroy Anderson's festive "Sleigh Ride" and "A Christmas Festival," alongside "White Christmas" sung by Stephanie Foley-Davis. Join in the delight of a "Holiday Singalong" that includes beloved tunes such as "Deck the Hall," "Jingle Bells," "O Christmas Tree," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," all accompanied by the symphony and Centenary Festival Choir.

Thanks to a surprise generous corporate sponsor, AM Erectors, the "Home for the Holidays" concert is now free to the community. This early holiday gift allows everyone to embrace the holiday spirit with the Piedmont Wind Symphony's enchanting evening of music and joy.

Don't miss this opportunity to wrap yourself in the magic of the season at "Home for the Holidays." Reserve your tickets now and prepare to be uplifted by an evening filled with the spirit of the holidays.

Holiday Pops: Home for the Holidays

Centenary United Methodist Church

Traditional and contemporary holiday music and carols start off the holiday season in the beautiful setting of St Raphael’s Church, featuring brass octet, percussion, organ, piano, and choruses

Holiday Choral By Candlelight 2023

Church of Saint Raphael

Joyous Sounds

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey with the "Lift Every Voice Artist in Residence Recital," featuring the talented baritone, Dorian McCall. As he enters his third year as an Artist in Residence in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools, Dorian brings his rich experience from recent performances, including Teatro Nuovo’s production of "Crispino e la Comare" at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This special recital will showcase a diverse repertoire of arias and songs spanning from the Baroque era to the 21st century.

Accompanied by the fabulous Kim Wonkyung, Dorian McCall will enchant the audience with selections that include powerful pieces from Handel's "Messiah," the soul-stirring "Lord, I Just Can't Keep From Cryin'" by Bonds, the picturesque "He met her in the meadow" by Burleigh, the festive "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin, the profound "I'm Here" from "The Color Purple" by Russell, Willis, and Bray, and the majestic "Te Deum" from Puccini's "Tosca."

This event is set to take place on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10AM in the Washington High School Choral Room, located at 2205 Forest Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. It promises to be a morning filled with inspiring music and exceptional talent.

The "Lift Every Voice Artist in Residence Recital" is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the power of voice and music in an intimate setting. Don't miss this chance to support local talent and enjoy a morning of exquisite musical performances.

Lift Every Voice

Washington High School

**Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina**

This holiday season, immerse yourself in the joy and merriment of Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Running from November 30th to December 24th, 2023, with special preview performances on November 29th and 30th, this heartwarming musical is the perfect celebration for the whole family.

**About the Show:**
"Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn" tells the enchanting story of Jim, who leaves the glitz of show business to settle down in his Connecticut farmhouse. However, he quickly discovers that life is too quiet without a bit of song and dance. Fate smiles on him when he meets Linda, a vivacious schoolteacher with an abundance of talent. Together, they transform the farmhouse into a spectacular inn offering dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. This musical is a tribute to the classic film and features a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs such as "Blue Skies," "Easter Parade," "Steppin' Out With My Baby," "Heat Wave," and the iconic "White Christmas," among others.

**Why You Should See It:**
Directed by David Grindrod, "Holiday Inn" is a tuneful, toe-tapping confection that brings together thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and timeless music. It's a show that promises to be the perfect heartwarming holiday experience, recommended for ages 5 and up, with parental discretion advised.

**Ticket Information:**
- Adult Preview: $53
- Regular Adult: $63
- Child Preview: $48
- Regular Child: $58

Previews offer a unique opportunity to see the show before its official opening at a reduced rate. Don't miss your chance to be part of this holiday tradition. Buy your tickets now and play your part in supporting the arts in the Lowcountry.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Box Office at 843-842-2787 or visit our website. Join us at the Holiday Inn - Arts Center of Coastal Carolina for a celebration of holidays, music, and the magic of live theater.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

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Irving Berlin

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