The Holiday Songbook

Named BroadwayWorld’s Best Streamed Concert of 2021, The Holiday Songbook is more than a concert — it’s a musical party wrapped in holiday cheer. Created by Broadway and recording veterans James A. Rocco and Albert Evans, this interactive show takes audiences from carols and classic holiday standards to seasonal pop favorites and comic surprises, from “Deck the Halls” to the holiday hits of today.

Along the way, you’ll discover how the tradition of caroling began, uncover the surprising origins of your favorite songs, and hear fresh arrangements of more than two dozen seasonal favorites, including “Silent Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Sleigh Ride” and, yes, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.”

Starring James A. Rocco, Jennifer Eckes and Emily Villano with a live band, The Holiday Songbook is part of The Songbook Series, which began as The Broadway Songbook and played seven sold-out seasons at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Bring the whole family, sing along, and start the season with a smile.

Show date is Saturday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m.

The Pipestone Performing Arts Center is located at 104 Main Street East (Pipestone). Guests can park in the free lots surrounding the theatre, in the First Farmers & Merchants Bank parking lot or the City Parking lot behind the Historic Calumet Inn Hotel. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the PPAC; this is where guests can check in, use the restrooms and be guided to their seats before enjoying the performance.

Tickets are $25.00 for adults, and $5.00 for students. Advanced tickets are reserved seating. Advance tickets are not required. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the event if available. Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting the PPAC website at www.pipestoneperformingartscenter.com, or by calling the Box Office at 507-825-2020 or 877-722-2787 (Tuesday through Friday, 12p-4p).

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council or the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.