The Holiday Songbook – A Festive, Fun-Filled Musical Celebration!

Experience the magic of the season like never before with The Holiday Songbook—an interactive musical journey that brings your favorite holiday tunes to life! The latest installment in the acclaimed Songbook Series, this high-energy show delivers an unforgettable evening packed with show-stopping performances, fascinating backstories, and plenty of holiday cheer.

From the origins of classics like Silent Night and Deck the Halls to the unexpected history behind All I Want for Christmas Is You, The Holiday Songbook masterfully blends history, humor, and Broadway-caliber musical moments that audiences love.

After years of successful performances, The Songbook Series is now available for licensing. The first edition, The Holiday Songbook, is a festive showcase of timeless holiday classics with original twists. It explores the evolution of Winter Holiday Music from its early origins when carolers seeking a cup of wassail went from house to house right up to the holiday hits of today.  This show is a perfect seasonal addition to any venue’s calendar, offering exciting reinterpretations of songs like:

The Silent Night Suite: A breathtaking arrangement beginning in German and progressing into a powerful multilingual trio of melodies.

Up on the Housetop: Reimagined with the charm and harmonies of The Andrews Sisters.

Sugar Plums: A comedic and lighthearted take on Tchaikovsky’s iconic composition.

All I Want for Christmas is You / Christmas (Baby Please Come Home): A high-energy mashup to bring down the house.

Jingle Bells: Featuring Barbra Streisand's legendary arrangement.

This edition is both accessible and adaptable, making it ideal for theaters of all sizes—from intimate holiday performances to large concerts.

A Turnkey Solution for Theaters

Today, theaters face mounting challenges—balancing tight budgets, the need for fresh programming, and shifting audience expectations. The Songbook Series was thoughtfully designed to meet these challenges head-on. Here’s how it works:

Cost-Effective and Simple to Produce

With minimal sets, props, and technical demands, these productions are financially accessible. Grab your favorite musical director and an ensemble of your community’s favorite performers, and we provide everything else, the script, the arrangements, you can even use our logo—making high-caliber musical theater possible on any stage.

Proven Audience Engagement

At The Ordway, The Songbook Series transformed from two standalone performances to a subscription package with nearly 3,000 subscribers annually. 3 editions each year for audiences of all ages, from the nostalgia-driven adults to the intrigued 12-year-olds excited by the idea of "showboats and dreams."

Builds Community and Audience Development

Beyond entertainment, The Songbook Series fosters an appreciation for live theater. It educates audiences while rekindling their love for storytelling through music, encouraging them to see musical theater as both culturally significant and fun.

"The Songbook Series is a masterwork of an anthology of the most beloved musicians of the 20th century. Audiences are transported."  

(Lucas Chase, Executive Director, Mabel Tainter Theatre)

Imagine if Googling your favorite holiday songs came to life—The Holiday Songbook is the result! A heartwarming, humorous celebration filled with unexpected musical twists, it’s the ultimate way to ring in the most wonderful time of the year.

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Appropriate for All Ages.