Darlene Love, Josh Groban Headline Virtual Holiday Performances

Has your favorite holiday performance been cancelled this year? Not to worry. Acclaimed artists and theater groups are offering a wide variety of virtual shows and concerts so that people can enjoy a little holiday magic from the comfort of their own homes. From iconic singers, such as Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Darlene Love and multi-platinum artist Josh Groban, to talented thespians throughout the country, there will be no shortage of virtual holiday performances this December.

Love said, “I just finished my first pay-per-view show. I’m trying to get to my fans during the current health situation. I’ve been doing my Christmas show for over 20 years and they are used to seeing me, so my publicist had this idea and within a month, we put together all of this. It really came out great and I’m hoping people will enjoy it. We taped it at Sony Hall in New York City. We had my 12 piece band and it was great. It is very joyful. I would have missed doing my Christmas show. We usually do it at the Sony twice in December.”

Dubbed the Christmas Queen 28 years ago by David Letterman during one of her annual appearances on his Late Night show, Love added, “It was a little hard without a crowd. But we play around on stage with one another. I try to intermingle with everyone. The chemistry part we had down. Plus, we only taped three songs at a time so everyone could keep their energy up. Our director, Lynne Taylor-Corbett, was great and was always telling us to get up, get up, get up.”

Love also shines in an airport musical number with Kurt Russell and a full gospel choir in the Netflix move, “The Christmas Chronicles 2.” In addition her digital Christmas Special will now be avail on demand through most of December.

This holiday season music and theater fans won’t have to be concerned about traveling to the venue or getting a good seat, as these virtual performances guarantee you a front row seat. Just make sure that you have your favorite snacks and beverages on hand and loved ones nearby in order to sit back and enjoy the shows.

Darlene Love, Streaming Concert: Love For The Holidays

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

December 5, 2020, 8 p.m.

Grammy Award Winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Darlene Love, has long been recognized as “one of the greatest singers of all-time” by Rolling Stone Magazine. Through the years, Darlene has continued to captivate audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and sensational performances. Her voice launched dozens of hits including “He’s a Rebel,” “(Today I Met) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” “Marshmallow World” and her signature song, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” This holiday season, the music icon will bring these classics and more for a one-night-only virtual holiday performance. It’s a-rockin’ Christmas celebration you won’t want to miss.

Josh Groban

Josh’s First Ever Holiday Concert!

December 19, 2020, 4 p.m.

Billed as a concert for fans of Funk & Soul, Classical, and Pop, Groban is a multi-platinum, award-winning, classical, pop and operatic singer whose voice has captivated audiences throughout the world. He stands out as “the only artist who has had two albums appear on the Top 20 Best-Selling Albums list of the past decade,” according to Billboard. Groban recently released his new album Harmony via Reprise Records. With Harmony, Groban performs a collection of timeless songs along with two originals, showcasing his renowned vocal prowess. Harmony features performances by Leslie Odom Jr, Sara Bareilles and Kirk Franklin. PBS will be airing Josh Groban: An Evening of Harmony, a special program that gives fans an exclusive inside look at Josh’s virtual concert tour beginning Saturday, Nov. 28.

Home for the Holidays Wherever You Are

December 12

Northern Sky Theater

The capstone event of Home for the Holidays is A December to Remember, a collection of seasonal songs and stories culled from the 70 original productions presented over the years. Much of A December to Remember will consist of never-before-seen clips from the archives. In keeping with their trend of presenting both new and vintage work in this virtual season, Northern Sky Theater will follow up A December to Remember with a New Year’s Eve concert of new, original material written and performed by Northern Sky company members. A December to Remember will premiere the evening of December 12 (and be available on demand after that). That entire day, Northern Sky will host a seasonal celebration on social media, featuring appearances by Northern Sky company members near and far, including a holiday fashion show called Northern Sky Fashion Spy.

Holidays New Orleans Style

French Quarter Festivals, Inc

December 20 – 25

Holidays New Orleans Style celebrates New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a virtual concert series produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. The all-star lineup includes Irma Thomas, Amanda Shaw, Don Vappie, Tim Laughlin and Rachel Van Voorhees.The performances will take place at St. Louis Cathedral and St. Augustine Catholic Church and be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook Live on December 20 – 25. FQFI president and CEO Emily Madero said, “This year, our team is grateful to continue to deliver on our non-profit mission by producing our virtual Holidays New Orleans Style Concert Series. It means everything to us to continue to employ local musicians and promote New Orleans culture during this challenging time. Next year, when we’re together again, we will celebrate with a renewed sense of joy as well as appreciation for the extraordinary talent and culture in our community.”