Stand-up comedian, actor, voice impressionist, visual artist and Los Angeles native Melissa Villaseñor, who broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live, is set to host the 65th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Sponsored by the LA County Board of Supervisors and presented by The Music Center, the celebration is a one-of-a-kind, free, three-hour spectacular that provides Angelenos an opportunity to come together every year on Christmas Eve to experience the variety of rich, dynamic cultures that can be found throughout the county.
Audiences can choose to watch the show in person at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, from the comfort of their own homes on TV at PBS SoCal or online at pbssocal.org and on the free PBS App. Entrance to the in-person event is free; with advance tickets available online at holidaycelebration.org and standby entry starting at 3:30 p.m.
With The Music Center, this year’s executive producer, Lindha Narvaez of Milktmade, is embracing the evolution of the annual show with a fresh approach that will see Villaseñor traversing the theatre and interacting with the audience. Villaseñor will be joined by voiceover actor and announcer Queen Noveen, who will provide live narration, making vocal and in-person appearances throughout the show.
Spectators will be treated to a diverse line-up of over two dozen LA-based music, dance and vocal ensembles and – new to the lineup this year – a circus act and a marionette performance.
The line-up will include Ballet Folklórico de Esperanza, Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Christian Fellowship Chorale, Gay Men’s Chorus of LA, Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas, the Citrus Singers and Victory Praise Dancers.
For more information, visit HolidayCelebration.org.