December at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
The at Pepperdine is ushering in the holiday season with a vibrant lineup of professional performances. Audiences can look forward to an array of shows, from holiday favorites and fresh interpretations of timeless Christmas classics to visionary dance pieces beyond your imagination, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
鈥淭his is a very special time of year and we are thrilled to present a diverse and talented lineup of performers, each showcasing the joy and wonder of the season,鈥� said Rebecca Carson, managing director for the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts.
Thursday, December 5 | 7:30 PM | Smothers Theatre
The annual Pepperdine Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert will perform classic holiday music.
Friday, December 6 | 8 PM | Smothers Theatre
Kick off the holiday season with an incredible night of music from four world-renowned artists鈥攖wo-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Peabo Bryson; four-time Grammy Award nominee Oleta Adams; American Idol winner and Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard; and double-platinum recording artist Haley Reinhart. Home for the Holidays will feature both holiday favorites plus a selection of each artist鈥檚 biggest hits like Bryson鈥檚 鈥淭onight, I Celebrate My Love鈥�; Adams' 鈥淒on鈥檛 Let the Sun Go Down on Me鈥�; Studdard鈥檚 鈥淪uperstar鈥�; and Reinhart鈥檚 鈥淢y Baby Just Cares for Me.鈥�
Sunday, December 8 | 7 PM | Smothers Theatre
Although not a holiday themed performance, Pilobolus re:CREATION is a unique experience that will push the boundaries of imagination and showcase creativity in ways never seen before. This performance is a dynamic collection of dance pieces鈥攄aring experiments and groundbreaking new collaborations, keeping the company at the forefront of innovation and altering the landscape of dance and theater.
Thursday, December 12 | 8 PM | Smothers Theatre
After more than a decade of recording music and playing sold-out shows around the world, Jake Shimabukuro has redefined the ukulele, transforming it into a dynamic and powerful instrument. Now, he鈥檚 bringing his signature sound to Pepperdine for a special holiday performance, joined by guest artists Justin Kawika Young and Jackson Waldhoff.
Sunday, December 15 | 2 PM | Smothers Theatre
Voctave, an 11-member a cappella group, blends vocal talents from backgrounds in musical theatre, pop, contemporary Christian music, and more to deliver stunning, artistic arrangements. Their holiday spectacular, It Feels Like Christmas, will feature beloved songs from their chart-topping album, promising a magical evening of music for the entire family. With more than 150 million social media views and appearances on countless recordings, Voctave continues to captivate audiences worldwide.