Santino and Jessica Fontana Make Houston Symphony Debut, 12/2-4

The Houston Symphony is decking the halls and adding star power to its annual Very Merry Pops concert with the debuts of Broadway and screen stars Santino and Jessica Fontana Dec. 2-4. Santino is best known for voicing Prince Hans in Disney's animated feature "Frozen" and Jessica is known for her role as Cinderella on Broadway. The newlyweds will join the orchestra and Houston Symphony Chorus to sing holiday classics, including "Let It Snow!" "Silver Bells" and "O Holy Night," during the program.

Tony-nominated Santino recently appeared in Universal Studio's "Sisters" as Mr. Geernt, starring opposite Tina Fey & Amy Poehler. He currently appears on The CW's hour-long musical comedy series, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," and the NBC police drama "Shades of Blue," starring Jennifer Lopez. In addition to Cinderella, Jessica's stage credits include "Baby It's You," "Pipe Dream" and "Once Upon a Mattress."

For the first time this year, the festive program will be led by Principal POPS Conductor Designate Steven Reineke, who happens to have a personal friendship with the New York-based vocalists. Reineke will take the reins of the POPS Season in 2017-18 when Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski steps down after 17 years of service.

The concert will take place at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana Street, in Houston's Theater District. For tickets and information, please call (713) 224-7575 or visit www.houstonsymphony.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the Houston Symphony Patron Services Center in Jones Hall (Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). All programs and artists are subject to change.

VERY MERRY POPS

Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Steven Reineke, conductor
Santino Fontana, vocalist

Jessica Fontana, vocalist