About This Concert
Hilarious and heartwarming, Home for the Holidays returns with a few new surprises, combining music performed by the Minnesota Orchestra and storytelling with a Minnesotan slant on Christmas and family traditions.
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Artists
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Conceived and directed by Peter Rothstein
- Written and narrated by Kevin Kling
- Original music by Robert Elhai and Peter Ostroushko
- ComMUSICation youth choir, Ryan LaBoy, director
Fun Facts
- In 1993, Kling won the prestigious Whiting Award for drama. He’s appeared regularly on NPR’s All Things Considered and won the 2012 National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence Award.
- Our multitalented conductor Sarah Hicks helped create this uniquely Minnesotan holiday show in collaboration with Kevin Kling and director/co-writer Peter Rothstein.
- Director Peter Rothstein is no stranger to the Twin Cities arts scene. The 2015 Star Tribune “Artist of the Year” is also Founding Artistic Director of Theater Latté Da.
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall
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1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
MN
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Holiday
Home for the Holidays
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Additional Dates
Home For The Holidays | Photo © Courtney Perry
Concert Duration
Approximately 80 minutes, no intermission.
Pre-Concert
Doors open 6pm
Simpson Housing Services Pajama Drive
Norway House - Gingerbread Decorating
About This Concert
Hilarious and heartwarming, Home for the Holidays returns with a few new surprises, combining music performed by the Minnesota Orchestra and storytelling with a Minnesotan slant on Christmas and family traditions.
Read more
Artists
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Conceived and directed by Peter Rothstein
- Written and narrated by Kevin Kling
- Original music by Robert Elhai and Peter Ostroushko
- ComMUSICation youth choir, Ryan LaBoy, director
Fun Facts
- In 1993, Kling won the prestigious Whiting Award for drama. He’s appeared regularly on NPR’s All Things Considered and won the 2012 National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence Award.
- Our multitalented conductor Sarah Hicks helped create this uniquely Minnesotan holiday show in collaboration with Kevin Kling and director/co-writer Peter Rothstein.
- Director Peter Rothstein is no stranger to the Twin Cities arts scene. The 2015 Star Tribune “Artist of the Year” is also Founding Artistic Director of Theater Latté Da.
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall
Presented by
Pre- and Post-Concert Experiences on Friday December 14 / SEE ALL UPCOMING EXPERIENCES
Simpson Housing Services Pajama Drive
When: Pre-concert Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer Donate new or gently used pajamas to support Simpson Housing Services, a local nonprofit that helps thousands of people experiencing homelessness find the housing, support, and shelter they need in a time of personal crisis. Look for collection bins near the Christmas tree in the lobby.
Norway House - Gingerbread Decorating
When: Pre-concert Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer As the window to contemporary Norway, Norway House is a registered 501 (c)3 non profit organization that partners with businesses, organizations, and the community to celebrate a shared heritage. Join us pre-concert for gingerbread house decorating!
Holiday Heralds Performance
When: 7:00-7:45pm Where: Target Atrium Holiday Heralds is a group of singers from the Minnesota Chorale, the official chorus of the Minnesota Orchestra. They enjoy spreading holiday cheer in private and public venues, as well as senior care facilities during the holidays.