‘Merry Christmas Show’ returning next month to Centene Center
Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with some adorable elves, practiced for their roles in December’s “A Merry Christmas Show: Visions of Christmas.” Tickets are on sale now at the Farmington Centene Center. Submitted photo
Tickets are on sale now
It’s a beloved holiday production that showcases exceptional local talent, beautiful holiday music and magnificent costumes.
“A Merry Christmas Show: Visions of Christmas” takes the stage at the Farmington Centene Center for two performances — at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.
Tickets are on sale now for $13 and $15 at the Farmington Civic Center, 2 Black Knight Drive.
This show, alternating every other year with “The Nutcracker,” is sponsored by the Young People’s Performing Arts Theatre. The YPPAT is a nonprofit organization formed in 1981 to enable local dancers to participate in a large-scale semi-professional production.
The show is under the direction of Artistic Director Kimberly Gavin Anderson, Assistant Director Maggie Jeude Haupt and Vocal Director Allyn Rizo.
There are 141 adults and children in the cast, and a crew of more than 50 volunteers works behind the scenes. Eleven board of directors also help make the production a successful community event, often working in the background.
With each performance of YPPAT’s “A Merry Christmas Show,” there are many long-standing and new cast members. Whether they’re performing on stage for the first time or someone is working backstage, the show brings generations together to celebrate the magic of the holiday season.
For more information, call the civic center at 573-756-0900.
Pam Clifton is a contributing writer for the Daily Journal.
