Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre

A Friday matinee makes it possible to enjoy a full holiday production before evening plans begin. On December 18 at 2:00 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings its Yuletide Celebration to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, and the 40th-anniversary edition is no quiet night of carols from a program book. It blends a full orchestra, vocalists, cirque artists and choreography into one seasonal show.

That mix is the real draw. Jack Everly conducts, and Curtis Bannister, whose background spans Broadway, opera and concert performance, hosts. Between the orchestral sound, you can expect specialty artists such as Nick Hodge on the Cyr wheel and Ermiyas Muluken on the rolla bolla. Think spinning, balancing and wonder alongside live music. Returning features include 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and tap-dancing Santas, the kind of details that make a holiday tradition feel personal. ISO violinists Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong also join in a duet, a chance to hear members of the orchestra step into the spotlight.

Why go in person? Because a holiday memory works best when everyone shares it at once. A 40th-anniversary production gives the afternoon an extra sense of occasion, and a December 18 matinee offers a bright way to step away from shopping lists and routine. Pick your seats, bring your favorite people and make room on the calendar. Reserve your Yuletide Celebration seats here and give your season a showstopping center.