Broadway Stars Illuminate Denver with Holiday Performances
Denver is set to dazzle this holiday season as Broadway sensations Sarah Brightman and Leslie Odom Jr. take center stage for festive performances. Brightman, famed for her role in "The Phantom of the Opera," will bring "A Christmas Symphony" to the Buell Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on December 4. Odom, known for "Hamilton," will perform with the Colorado Symphony at the Boettcher Music Hall on December 7.
Brightman has a personal connection to this tour, which began during the early days of COVID-19. In her podcast interview, she spoke of her initiative to bring musicians together for a Christmas show, eventually leading to a successful live tour. Brightman expressed her admiration for Colorado’s beauty, saying, “My God, you live in a beautiful place. It is truly God’s country.”
In addition to the holiday festivities, local fans eagerly await the arrival of "Funny Girl," featuring Grammy winner Melissa Manchester as Mrs. Brice from December 10-22. Manchester reflected on the historical significance of the national tour and her excitement to be part of it, stating, “It’s truly a historic event.”
In a heartwarming reunion, cowpunk legend Eddie Spaghetti will open for the Railbenders at their holiday show on December 7 at the Gothic Theatre, marking over a decade since he last shared the stage with them.
Furthermore, Colorado Symphony’s resident conductor, Christopher Dragon, has garnered attention after being named music director of the Greensboro Symphony while continuing his role in Denver.
As the holiday season unfolds, Denver’s cultural landscape is vibrant and thriving, with exciting performances that promise to enchant audiences. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate this festive season with these talented artists in the Mile High City.
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