An Aethereal Christmas presents "The Bishop's Wife" featuring Fake Bacon at Shedd Stage, Columbus Performing Arts Center

Join us for a holiday celebration fit for the entire family.

Our annual tradition continues with the return of An Aethereal Christmas. This year the holiday celebration includes a choir concert, improv performance, and a production of the classic Christmas story "The Bishop's Wife."

The evening begins with a performance of our holiday choir. Enjoy the voices of our community singers as they add their voices to your favorite holiday songs and carols.

The evening continues with our adaptation of "The Bishop's Wife." The story centers on Bishop Henry Gales who, having difficulties funding the building of a new cathedral, prays for divine guidance. His plea is seemingly answered by a suave angel named Dudley, who reveals his identity only to the clergyman. Dudley's mission turns out not to be to help construct a cathedral, but to guide Henry and the people around him spiritually. Along the way Dudley begins to long for more than his current existence and contemplates giving up eternity for a chance at everything that makes us human.

In between Acts 1 & 2, local improvisational theater group Fake Bacon will perform a 20-minute holiday themed improv show with the assistance of the audience.

An Aethereal Christmas provides an alternative to the usual holiday productions while maintaining the festive spirit of the holiday season.