Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre

Sunday evening at Hilbert Circle Theatre brings the full Yuletide spectacle to the end of the weekend. On December 6 at 6:30 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration fills Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis with a full orchestra, vocalists, cirque artists and choreography. That is not a stand-still, eyes-forward concert. It is a night built to move, surprise you and give your whole group something to talk about on the drive home.

The details are what make it sparkle. Jack Everly conducts, and Curtis Bannister hosts, bringing a background that spans Broadway, opera and concert performance. Returning favorites include ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and tap-dancing Santas, the kind of touches that turn a familiar season into a shared tradition. Then come the specialty acts: Cyr wheel performer Nick Hodge and rolla bolla performer Ermiyas Muluken. You may know the sound of a symphony at Christmas. Seeing it paired with daring circus skill is another thing entirely.

This year also marks the 40th-anniversary Yuletide Celebration, and that gives the evening a little extra glow. ISO violinists Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong are announced in a duet, adding a quieter, more intimate moment to a production that blends orchestral music with theatrical variety. It is a smart pick for family, friends or anyone who wants December to feel like more than a checklist. Put it on the calendar, claim your seats and make Yuletide Celebration your Indianapolis holiday plan.