Emelin Theatre Ushers in this Holiday Season with Music, Comedy, and Tradition

ByEmelin Theatre

Mamaroneck, NY — October 22, 2025 — Emelin Theatre is lighting up Westchester’s holiday season with a slate of performances celebrating music, laughter, and cherished tradition. From November 21 through December 22, audiences can experience everything from jazz and comedy to cabaret and dance, culminating in three holiday highlights: Storm Large: Holiday Ordeal, Isle of Klezbos, and the beloved holiday tradition, Nutcracker Dream by Ballet des Amériques.

The season opens with acclaimed jazz-pop vocalist Kat Edmonson, presented in partnership with New York City’s legendary Birdland Jazz Club.  Brad Upton follows with an evening of clean, relatable humor. The season continues with The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show – a soulful reimagining of The Beatles’ iconic album – and the family fun of YouTube sensation, Koo Koo, completing  a December lineup filled with festive performances throughout the holiday season.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Storm Large: Holiday Ordeal | Cabaret— Friday, December 5 | $60–$72 | 18+
    Keep the kids home for this adults-only evening of outrageous humor and powerhouse vocals for holiday classics with a bold twist, mixing cabaret, rock, and comedy into one unforgettable celebration.

  • Isle of Klezbos | World Music— Sunday, December 7 | $35–$47
    The soulful, all-women sextet blends klezmer, jazz, and global rhythms in an exuberant concert that radiates warm holiday energy.

  • Nutcracker Dream | Dance — December 13 – 22 | $30–$58
    Ballet des Amériques’ enchanting adaptation of the beloved holiday classic returns, capturing the magic of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece through stunning choreography and storytelling that delights audiences of all ages. Choreographed by Carole Alexis

MUSIC & COMEDY

  • Kat Edmonson | Jazz — Friday, November 21 | $50–$68
    Jazz-pop vocalist opens the season with an intimate acoustic performance filled with charm and artistry.

  • Brad Upton | Comedy — Saturday, November 22 | $41–$53
    Clean, clever, and endlessly relatable stand-up is the perfect warm-up for the holiday rush.

  • The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show | Rock — Saturday, December 6 | $57–$66
    Beloved singer-songwriter reimagines Abbey Road with soulful energy and timeless appeal.

  • Koo Koo | Family — Saturday, December 6 | $35
    With nearly half a billion YouTube views, this beloved duo brings Sesame Street energy colliding with a Beastie Boys attitude in an interactive, hilarious concert that turns family fun into a full-blown dance party.

Founded in 1972, the Emelin is an intimate 264-seat venue presenting world-class performing arts to Westchester County. As a leading non-profit performing arts venue, the Emelin is dedicated to bringing world-class entertainment to Westchester through a diverse array of programming, hosting more than 125 events each year. Each season, the Emelin presents numerous events including music, comedy, dance, magic, family theatre, and independent films, and offers community outreach programs. The Emelin provides a broad range of performing arts of the highest integrity in an accessible venue at affordable prices and is proud to serve the needs of our diverse audiences by offering them rich cultural opportunities that inspire, entertain, and educate.

 

The Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.

The Emelin Theatre’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

For more information about the Emelin Theatre or to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.emelin.org or call (914) 698-0098.

 

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About Emelin Theatre

The Emelin offers a wide variety of programming, including film, theatre, school and family programming, dance and a variety of music series, including jazz, classical, bluegrass, cabaret, rock, pop, folk, world music and more! Located in Mamaroneck, New York, and founded in 1972, the Emelin is the oldest continuously operating performing arts center in Westchester County. Our mission is to present the best in live performing arts and to promote a cultural life that entertains, educates, and invigorates. The Emelin, well-known for high-quality yet affordable programming, is one of the few performing arts venues in this region which offers a broad mix of entertainment appealing to all ages and tastes, produces its own theater performances, and attracts diverse audiences throughout Westchester County and beyond.