More performers announced for New York City Christmas!

Press Release

Arts Ignite is thrilled to announce the 16th anniversary of its annual benefit concert, New York City Christmas: A Concert to Benefit Arts Ignite, to take place Monday, December 8 at 7:00 PM at Joe’s Pub at The Public in New York City. 

Conceived, produced and music directed by Drama-Desk nominated orchestrator Lynne Shankel and directed by Jenn Rapp, this highly-anticipated concert will feature an incredible lineup of Broadway showstoppers as they perform fresh, original renditions of all your favorite holiday classics.

Now in its 16th year, the concert will feature Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera), Gerard Canonico (Be More Chill), Ashley Perez Flanagan (Freestyle Love Supreme), Chester Gregory (Motown: The Musical, Hairspray), Tamar Greene (Hamilton), Lindsay Roberts Greene (The Phantom of the Opera), Tarra Conner Jones (Some Like It Hot), Claire Kwon (Maybe Happy Ending), Lauren Marcus (Be More Chill), Andy Mientus (Wicked), Cheeyang Ng (MĀYĀ), Shea Renne (Hadestown, Allegiance), Stephanie Reuning-Scherer (Bat Boy: The Musical), Dee Roscioli (Death Becomes Her), Ximone Rose (Into the Woods, Once On This Island), Christopher James Tamayo (Maybe Happy Ending), Kay Trinidad (Hadestown), Audrey Blaze, Yeman Brown (The Queen of Versailles), Emma Carlisle, Travis Leland (The Queen of Versailles), Elisabeth Nordeen, Eli Shugart, Sean Stack (Water for Elephants), Eli Thomas, and Jake Bentley Young (The Queen of Versailles).

The New York City Christmas band includes Lynne Shankel (keyboards), Rich Mercurio (drums), Brian Hamm (bass), Andy Zinsmeister (guitar), Dan Hartington (guitar), Colin Brigstocke (trumpet), Kristy Norter (saxophone), Dave Richards (saxophone), Chris Smucker (saxophone/flute), Laura Bontrager (cello), and Maxim Mosten (violin).

We invite you to come experience all of the magic for yourself and celebrate this milestone with us by purchasing your tickets here!

NEW! Following the concert, a celebratory post-show after-party performance will be hosted by Arts Ignite founder, Mary-Mitchell Campbell, and special guests from the Broadway community. 

If you’re unable to join us in person, livestream tickets are available through Eventbrite. GET YOURS HERE!

All proceeds from ticket sales will support Arts Ignite in inspiring creative capacity, community, and courage in young people through the transformative power of arts education.

Our top sponsors for this year’s concert are Sheri Sarkisian and Anonymous. 

Photo Credit: Shawn Salley

*Note: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. While Eventbrite may list a standard refund policy, Arts Ignite does not issue refunds for this event. Your generosity directly supports our programs that ignite creativity and confidence in young people.