Kick off the holiday season with an exciting new production of the OKCPHIL's The Christmas Show, featuring Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominated Broadway star, Max Von Essen, and featured performer Mandy Jiran. Bring the whole family to enjoy heartwarming Christmas favorites including Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bell Rock and Sleigh Ride plus sacred pieces like I Wonder as I Wander and Angels We Have Heard on High presented with dazzling production quality and excellent musicianship that is sure to delight. The Pops Chorale, the Mistletoe dancers, and Santa all add to this fun, theatrical experience for this Chickasaw Nation Pops Series! Tickets available for Thursday, December 5 at 7:30PM, Friday and Saturday December 6 and 7 at 8:00PM, and Saturday, December 7 at 2:00PM. Tickets start at just $19, with group discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Don’t miss this sleigh! Call (405) 842-5387 or go online at www.okcphil.org/santa, or www.okcciviccenter.com.

An original production created especially for the OKC Philharmonic by Music Director Emeritus and conductor Joel Levine and Director Lyn Cramer, is held in high regard by other music institutions nationally. Says Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev “The excellent reputation of The Christmas Show on a national scale is unmatched! To think a production of this quality is being produced in Oklahoma City and is available for all of us to enjoy without buying a ticket to New York City is a special thing not to be taken for granted. We hope your family will join us in celebrating this special musical experience with the OKCPHIL.”

This year’s production features celebrated Broadway performer Max Von Essen who received accolades for his performance in An American In Paris among other Broadway performances. These productions include Falsettos, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the revival of Evita. He released his debut album Call Me Old Fashioned in 2019. Says Director Lyn Cramer about Von Essen, "I think Max will bring an old fashioned elegance that we have never had in our show before. A lover of theatre's Golden Age and the American songbook, he is a reflection of this timeless period and is nothing short of a class act."

Arrive early to enjoy the hand bell choir or carolers in the lobby, have your photo taken in front of the three-story Christmas tree, a FREE family photo with Santa, or take a fun selfie with our holly jolly character cutouts. This event truly offers something special for each member of your family. This year’s Christmas Show is sure to bring your family together through smiles, laughter, and moments of sacred reflection. 

Season support is provided by presenting sponsor, The Chickasaw Nation. Additional co-sponsors include: MidFirst Bank, W & W Steel, American Fidelity Foundation, Mathis Brothers Furniture, HSPG & Associates, and The Oklahoman.

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic has gained recognition as one of the nation’s premier regional orchestras. Tracing its roots to 1924, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic was formed in 1988 under the musical direction of Founder and Music Director Emeritus Joel Levine, and began a new era with the passing of the baton to Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate in 2018. The Orchestra remains steadfast in its mission “to provide inspiration and joy for the community through orchestral music.” Through its consistent commitment to excellence, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic strives to enrich lives, expand cultural development, educate future generations, and provide audiences with a diverse and inspirational performance experience. Committed to expanding its reach well beyond the concert hall, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic enjoys a close collaborative relationship with Oklahoma’s schools, colleges, and universities as well as the city’s other premier arts organizations including Oklahoma City Ballet and Canterbury Voices. Through high-caliber performances and a variety of education and community engagement programs the OKC Phil serves over 135,000 annually throughout the states of Oklahoma. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 405-"TICKETS" (842-5387), or visit okcphilharmonic.org.