DWTS' Mark Ballas and Grammy-award winner Peabo Bryson light up Holiday Tree Lighting Concert (11/18)

On Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 7:30pm, The Americana at Brand hosts the third annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration produced by Chris Isaacson Presents. 

To start the celebration, ABC's Dancing with the Stars sensation Mark Ballas and fellow dancers will excite the crowd with original dance numbers inspired by the coming holiday. The spirit of the holidays will kick into high gear when two-time Grammy Award-winner and legendary R&B and soul singer Peabo Bryson performs his Christmas favorites and some of his most popular songs from his legendary career. 

Free and open to the public, Guests will also be treated to a special musical performance from the cast of "Cinderella: A Christmas Story" from the El Portal Theatre's forth-coming production which includes Jerry Mathers, the beloved "Beaver" from the timeless sitcom Leave it to Beaver as Cinderella's father, Harry Potter's Freddie Stroma as Prince Charming, Broadway sensation Jennifer Leigh Warren plays the Fairy Godmother and newcomer Veronica Dunne will enchant the crowd as Cinderella.

The celebration would not be complete without the dramatic arrival of Santa Claus welcomed with great fanfare by the La Canada High School Marching Band.  The Faithful Central Bible Church Choir sings holiday classics as the stunning 100-ft tree with its 10,000 glistening lights and 15,000 sparkling ornaments comes to life, while a magnificent fireworks display lights the sky! 

The Holiday Tree Lighing Celebration concert begins at 7:30pm on Thurs, Nov 18, 2010 and is free and open to the public.

For more information, please visit: www.AmericanaAtBrand.com or www.ChrisIsaacsonpresents.com

The Americana at Brand is located at 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210

About Chris Isaacson:
Chris Isaacson has created, produced and promoted over 450 events since forming his company in 2004. From small clubs to major theatres, Isaacson has produced some of the most influential stars of his generation including Adam Lambert (American Idol), Lea Michele (Glee, Spring Awakening), Neil Patrick Harris (CBS's How I Met Your Mother & ABC's Doogie Howser, M.D.) and more.  Isaacson is also creator/founder of LA's renowned Upright Cabaret which has been redefining the cabaret milieu for a new generation of audiences in Los Angeles since 2005.