New York Tenors Christmas, Hungarian State Folk Ensemble & More Set for Van Wezel's Holiday Season

This year's holiday season at the Van Wezel is jam packed with shows that will awaken your holiday spirit and ignite the fire of performance art that takes your breath away. Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8pm is the New York Tenors Christmas. Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, and Michael Amante embody New York style and class as they perform holiday favorites along with some of the best Broadway, Opera, Film, and American classics; a true example of exquisite vocal artisanship. Tickets: $40-$55

On Friday, Dec. 13 at 8pm, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble will take the audience on an energetic trip through Hungarian culture. Regarded as one of the greatest folkloric dance ensembles in the world, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble has revitalized the culture of the Hungarian people by creating a sense of wonder and awe in reverence of the traditional choreography and musicianship found in Hungarian culture. Tickets: $33-$45

Broadway royalty, Bernadette Peters, returns to the Van Wezel on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7pm! One of the most critically-acclaimed Broadway performers of all time. Nominated for multiple Tony Awards, two time Tony winner for Song and Dance and the revival of Annie Get Your Gun, Peters also won eight Drama Desk Awards. Witness a glamorous evening with a full orchestra, as only Bernadette Peters can do. Tickets: $35-$80

On Monday, Dec. 16 at 8pm, the acclaimed Irish ensemble Danú celebrates a traditional Christmas in Ireland: An Nollaig in Éirinn. Celtic music lovers around the globe have been thrilled by the ensemble's virtuoso players and the gorgeous voice of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. In 2013, Danú returns to the U.S. in December with special guests and a glorious celebration of Christmas from their homeland. Tickets: $15-$45

Returning to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 8pm, Led by Grammy winning trumpeter and Managing/Artistic Director, Wynton Marsalis, the remarkably versatile Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is widely regarded as the finest big band in the world today. Fronted by the award-winning, exquisite young songstress, Cécile McLorin Salvant, they celebrate jazz's large-ensemble tradition like no other. Tickets: $55-$80

For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 941-953-3368 or visit www.VanWezel.org.

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