Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre

The December 23 evening performance turns the final days before Christmas into a live celebration. On December 23, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings Yuletide Celebration to Hilbert Circle Theatre, and the 7:30 PM start makes it an evening plan worth circling. Picture a full orchestra, vocalists, cirque artists and choreography sharing one stage in downtown Indianapolis. That is far more than a conventional night of instrumental music.

Then there is the variety. Curtis Bannister hosts, bringing a background that spans Broadway, opera and concert performance. Jack Everly conducts. Announced returning features include ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and tap-dancing Santas, the kind of details that can turn a family tradition into a story people tell year after year. Cyr wheel performer Nick Hodge and rolla bolla performer Ermiyas Muluken are among the named specialty artists, so the evening promises spectacle as well as sound. ISO violinists Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong are also announced in a duet, adding a more intimate musical moment.

That mix is the real gift. Parents, grandparents, friends and couples can share the same room, the same surprises and the same holiday feeling, instead of watching it all on a screen. You get live music, movement and performance in one outing, close to Christmas, when the calendar fills fast and shared memories matter most. Make this the night you actually leave the house for. Reserve your seats for Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre and give your holiday season a show worth remembering.