Celebrate the magic, wonder, and joy of the holiday season in The Traditions of Christmas: A Musical Spectacular! This festive musical journey features beloved Christmas traditions from around the world, cheerful elves, dazzling kickline dancers, whimsical toys, Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, skaters, and a host of unforgettable holiday characters. Audiences will be treated to spectacular production numbers, beautiful costumes, festive choreography, and treasured Christmas songs that capture the excitement and spirit of the season.
From the bustling North Pole and enchanting winter wonderlands to heartwarming celebrations of Christmas through the centuries, this family-friendly production is filled with laughter, holiday cheer, and timeless traditions. The evening culminates in a breathtaking Living Nativity, reminding audiences of the true meaning of Christmas through powerful music, inspiring storytelling, and a celebration of faith, hope, and love. The Traditions of Christmas is a holiday experience that will create cherished memories for the entire family.
REHEARSALS
(Closed Rehearsals: Rehearsals at NYT are closed to observers.)
September 12, 19 & 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, November 7, 14 & 21, December 5
Kickettes Rehearsals: September 11, 18 & 25, October 2
Saturday Rehearsals Only, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Please note: not everyone will be called for the full day)
Rehearsal Dress Code
Location: NYT Arts Center, 1115 Houston Street, Conroe, TX 77301
TECH WEEK
Move-in on December 6
December 7-10 (No conflicts allowed for Tech Week or Shows)
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball 77375
PERFORMANCES
December 11, 7 p.m.
December 12, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
December 13, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
December 18, 7 p.m.
December 19, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, 77375
DIRECTING TEAM
Justin Parks, Director
Angela Ward, Assistant Director
Kristel Williams, Vocal Director
David Horn, Guest Vocal Director
Laura Husmann & Davison Huber, Choreographers
Gage Crenshaw, Intern
SHOW VERSE
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ~Isaiah 9:6
If you have any questions, please contact the show producer at [email protected].
CAST LIST
The Sleigh Bell Singers:
Alexa Robbins
Dani Nichole
Davison Huber
Gage Crenshaw
Keith Barnett
Luke Housos
Mirra Cabote
Monica Barnett
Sara Evett
Zach Tonkin
Santa Claus: Rich Counts
Mrs. Claus: Christine Johnson
Elves:
Head Elf: Marley Aleman
Elfanine: Deborah Housos
Elfis: Max Cole
Elfou: John Hendrix
Elfer Price: Oliver Booker
Elfaba: Olivia Ellis
Santas Around the World:
Christmas Baba: Carlos Rocha
Father Frost: Jeff Neal
Hotei: Annelie Shobel
Kris Kringle: Stephen Booker
La Befana: Kaylin Booker
Pere Noel: Marcus Mucha
Saint Nicholas: Ben Huber
Sinterklaas: Mark Cole
Dickens Ensemble:
Holly: Ava Johnson
Ivy: Lori Huber
Jack: Dustin Ellis
Kris: Joey Wells
Carol: Maddie Capdepon
Noel: Jessica Skyvara
Nativity:
Mary: Torah Davis
Joseph: Jeff Neal
Angel of The Lord: Peyton Nelson
King Herod: Stephen Booker
Shepherds: Gage Crenshaw, James Morris, Seth Evett
Three Kings: Dustin Ellis, Marcus Mucha, Carlos Rocha,
Caeser: Mark Cole
Innkeeper: Ben Huber
Featured Soloists:
O Come Emmanuel: Jillian Pierce, Dani Nichole, Monica Barnett
Good King Wenceslas: Sara Evett, Mirra Cabote
White Christmas: Keith Barnett
Hot Chocolate: Carlos Rocha
Christmas in Killarney: Micah Williams
Little Saint Nick: Gage Crenshaw, Zach Tonkin, Luke Housos, John Hendrix
Mele Kalikimaka: Elli Smith
Feliz Navidad: Olivia Villarreal
Janma Hai Raja: Ada Walker
Run Run Rudolph: Eyva Barnett
Additional Soloists: TBD
Movie Magic Section:
Ralph: Wayde Miller
Ralph Mom: Kristi Kendrick
Ralph Dad: Mark Cole
Kevin: Micah Williams
Kevin’s Mom: Erin Neal
The Bandits:
Harvey: Dustin Ellis
Marvin: Ben Huber
Mr. Grouch: Seth Evett
Bud: Oliver Booker
Jack: Calvin Booker
Cindy: Amelia Maurer
Mr. John: Jeff Neal
Mr. Clark: Stephen Booker
Adorable Snowman: Joey Wells
Kickettes:
Abigail Walker
Amelia Rowe
Anna Heuermann
Cassidy Cain
Claire Cross
Destiny Davis
Elsie Haynes
Gianna Papini
Hannah Morris
Kate Burcaw
Quillyn Maurer
Raina Murphy
Raylin Murphy
Saylor Parks
Torah Davis
Wassailer Group A:
Alexa Robbins
Annelie Shobel
Davison Huber
Luke Housos
Max Cole
Mirra Cabote
Sara Evett
Zach Tonkin
Wassailer Group B:
Amelia Borden
Deborah Housos
James Morris
John Hendrix
Olivia Ellis
Peyton Nelson
Savannah Davis
Seth Evett
Reindeer:
Ada Walker
Alexa Robbins
Amelia Borden
Amelia Maurer
Annelie Shobel
Deborah Housos
Mirra Cabote
Sara Evett
Savannah Davis
Entourage Dancers: TBD
Holly Chorus:
Annie Booker
Audiya Harvell
Aubrey Tingle
Audrey Ellis
Claire Borden
Griffin Mucha
Emma Kendrick
Jane Booker
JJ Harper
Kaden Harper
Madeline Beasley
Marie Miranda
Mateo Miranda
Wayde Miller
Zoey Johnson
Mistletoe Chorus:
Ada Walker
Amelia Maurer
Colette Delavan
Elli Smith
Elsie Rowe
Jesse Wells
Kylie Murcia
Madelyn Longmire
Micah Williams
Noah Skyvara
Olivia Villarreal
Samuel Walker
Sidney Wells
Zoe Greatman
Dickens Adult Chorus:
Alicia Hernandez
Audra Cabote
Ben Huber
Carlos Rocha
Christine Johnson
Dustin Ellis
Elayna Churchill
Erin Neal
Jeff Neal
Jennifer Cain
Jessie Skyvara
Jillian Pierce
Joey Wells
Kayla Simonich
Kaylin Booker
Kristi Kendrick
Lori Huber
Marcus Mucha
Mark Cole
Peyton Nelson
Raylyn Longmire
Rich Counts
Shannon Wells
Shawna Cox
Stephen Booker
Traci Kendrick
Vivianne Loucel
Yuletide Chorus/Elf Chorus:
Amelia Borden
Annelie Shobel
Ava Johnson
Calvin Booker
Deborah Housos
Eyva Barnett
Gwennie Lou Love
James Morris
John Hendrix
Maddie Capdepon
Marley Aleman
Max Cole
Oliver Booker
Olivia Ellis
Reagan Ellen
Rosie Blair
Savannah Davis
Nativity Chorus:
Ben Huber
Carlos Rocha
Dustin Ellis
Gage Crenshaw
James Morris
Jeff Neal
Marcus Mucha
Mark Cole
Peyton Nelson
Seth Evett
Stephen Booker
Torah Davis