Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series
Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 8 p.m., Benedum Center
Information and Tickets: www.TrustArts.org
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from Chip’s groundbreaking Fresh Aire series which introduced the distinctive Mannheim sound to all of America.
The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 30 years since the first Christmas album and 40 years since the first Fresh Aire album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year!
Getty Music Presents Sing! An Irish Christmas
Thursday, December 12, 2019, 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center
Information and Tickets: www.TrustArts.org
This event features Keith and Kristyn Getty and friends and special guest and Bluegrass legend, Ricky Skaggs! Build lifelong memories and celebrate the true story of Christmas by singing your faith with thousands of believers at the most prestigious concert halls in the country! Join Ireland’s own Keith & Kristyn Getty, known for modern hymns and carols such as In Christ Alone, for their eighth annual tour of Sing! An Irish Christmas. As featured on Public Television to over 45 million households, the Gettys are joined by their band of virtuosic instrumentalists fusing Celtic, Bluegrass, Americana, Modern and Classical music along with cultural dance and the choral sounds of the holiday. Come sing along with Keith & Kristyn and special guests, for an evening that unites tradition and innovation in a vibrant celebration of the season!
A Benedum Christmas – Home for the Holidays
Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center
Information and Tickets: www.TrustArts.org
A Benedum Christmas – Home for the Holidays showcases the incredible level of talent born in our city, featuring vocalists, songwriters, and musicians performing unique renditions of holiday classics along with their own original hit songs. The Home for the Holidays showcase began at the Pittsburgh Winery as a way to bring people together for a good cause and an uplifting musical experience during the holiday season, at a time when friends and musicians came back home to Pittsburgh for the holidays. The concert quickly became a gathering of some of the best singers and musicians our city has to offer, and a very hot ticket. This very special show is an amazing musical and emotional journey that is sure to become your favorite holiday tradition! FEATURING: Scott Blasey, Lyndsey Smith, Billy Price, Margot Bingham, Joy Ike, Anthony Jardine, Jimbo Jackson, Morgan Erina and John Schisler - Plus Special Guests!
Straight No Chaser: The Open Bar Tour
part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series
Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 8:00 p.m., Benedum Center
Information and Tickets: www.TrustArts.org
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with CD releases. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and with a sense of humor. On the road, Straight No Chaser has built a reputation as an unforgettable live act.
THE ILLUSIONISTS-MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS
part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series
December 26-29, 2019, at Heinz Hall
Information and Tickets: www.TrustArts.org
Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring seven jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. This event is presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, part of the 2019-2020 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
Part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
Saturday, December 28, 2019, 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Byham Theater
Information and Tickets: www.TrustArts.org
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! is a present the whole family can enjoy! Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! features the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, as well as a concert of beloved holiday carols performed by the Peanuts characters. There’s no better way to discover the magic of the season!
