Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre

A Friday afternoon performance offers a festive pause before the weekend’s holiday rush begins. On December 11 at 2:00 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings its Yuletide Celebration to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, and the ISO is marking the show's 40th anniversary. That's four decades of a seasonal tradition, now with a milestone edition worth putting on your calendar.

Forget the idea of a quiet, instrumental-only concert. This production pairs a full orchestra with vocalists, cirque artists and choreography, so your eyes get as much of a holiday treat as your ears. Jack Everly conducts. Curtis Bannister, whose background spans Broadway, opera and concert performance, hosts. Returning features include 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and tap-dancing Santas, the kind of details that make a family laugh and point and talk about it later. Specialty artists include Cyr wheel performer Nick Hodge and rolla bolla performer Ermiyas Muluken, adding a jolt of surprise between the music.

There's a personal touch, too. ISO violinists Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong are announced in a duet, giving you a moment to watch the orchestra's own musicians step forward. That's the heart of a live holiday event: sharing something warm, lively and a little spectacular in a room with other people who came for the same joy. Bring your family, your friends or the person who always insists the season should feel special. Pick your seats for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Yuletide Celebration and reserve your place at Hilbert Circle Theatre.