The Citadel Dance & Music Center proudly presents “The Citadel Spectacular” December 18/19, 2026 on the Jenkins Theatre Mendel Main Stage at Lake Michigan College. This family friendly production features a glistening collection of holiday favorite tunes and high energy dancing choreographed by Lari Lawrence-Gist and danced by 40+ students and faculty members. It is hosted by Santa, played by Andrew Fisher, who invites the audience to catch a last minute glimpse of the North Pole on Christmas Eve. This 90 minute production is full of festive nostalgia and is sure to dazzle audience members of all ages with appearances by some of our favorite holiday characters, high kicking and fast footed dancing, and music that will take you back to all your best holiday memories.
VISIT WITH SANTA We invite you to join Santa and his Elves for one spectacular party! Upon entry, children can fill out their wish card, have a cup of cocoa, visit the activity stations, enjoy a photo session with the Elves, and Visit Santa! The North Pole will be on full display in the North Lobby pre-show for the evening performances, and post show on Saturday morning/afternoon. $10 one child or $20 per family.
Tickets available October 1st at www.citadeldancemusic.ludus.com on and range from $15-$30. Three performances; Friday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Family friendly and something for everyone.
The Citadel Spectacular Cast List
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Happy Holiday
Kim Barber
Emily Biggins
Hannah Sabo
Piper Seaton
Violet Seaton
Annabelle Sinnett
Hannah Sorenson
Vivian Van Hekken
Lucy Walters
Understudy: Fiona Arnold -
In a Clock Store
Elves
Stella Chinchilla
Adeline Gist
Grace Jacobs
Wally Moguel
Logan Porter
Ada Schulz
Elizabeth Gaspari
Ella Guthrie-Emerick
Aria Haase
Peyton Knudson
Anna Rose Ruble
Sophia VanderboeghTin Soldiers
Natalie Caswell
Evie Cunningham
Maggie Eaton
Thea Gatt
Blakely Harrington
Kenzie Knudson
Adilynn Morris
Ruby Peterson
Griffin Shaw- Little Drummer Boy
Lucy Wagner -
Parade of the Tin Soldiers
Elves
Stella Chinchilla
Adeline Gist
Grace Jacobs
Wally Moguel
Logan Porter
Ada Schulz
Elizabeth Gaspari
Ella Guthrie-Emerick
Aria Haase
Peyton Knudson
Anna Rose Ruble
Sophia VanderboeghTin Soldiers
Natalie Caswell
Evie Cunningham
Maggie Eaton
Thea Gatt
Blakely Harrington
Kenzie Knudson
Adilynn Morris
Ruby Peterson
Griffin Shaw- Little Drummer Boy
Lucy Wagner -
A Hand for Mrs. Claus
Fiona Arnold
Kim Barber
Emily Biggins
TJ Nichols
Hannah Sabo
Piper Seaton
Violet Seaton
Titan Shaw
Annabelle Sinnett
Hannah Sorenson
Vivian Van Hekken
Lucy Walters -
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
Emily Biggins
TJ Nichols
Hannah Sabo
Piper Seaton
Violet Seaton
Annabelle Sinnett
Titan Shaw
Vivian Van Hekken
Lucy Walters -
Sparklejollytwinklejingly
Kickline
Fiona Arnold
Kim Barber
Emily Biggins
Elizabeth Gaspari
Peyton Knudson
Anna Rose Ruble
Hannah Sabo
Ada Schulz
Piper Seaton
Violet Seaton
Annabelle Sinnett
Hannah Sorenson
Vivian Van Hekken
Sophia Vanderboegh
Lucy WaltersElves
Stella Chinchilla
Evelina Cunningham
Maggie Eaton
Adeline Gist
Ella Guthrie-Emerick
Aria Haase
Blakely Harrington
Grace Jacobs
Kenzie Knudson
Wally Moguel
Logan Porter
Lucy Wagner -
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Elves
Stella Chinchilla
Evelina Cunningham
Maggie Eaton
Adeline Gist
Ella Guthrie-Emerick
Aria Haase
Blakely Harrington
Grace Jacobs
Kenzie Knudson
Wally Moguel
Logan Porter
Lucy Wagner -
Jingle Bells
Elves
Stella Chinchilla
Evelina Cunningham
Maggie Eaton
Adeline Gist
Blakely Harrington
Grace Jacobs
Kenzie Knudson
Wally Moguel
Logan Porter
Lucy Wagner -
Peanut Brittle Brigade
Emily Biggins
TJ Nichols
Hannah Sabo
Piper Seaton
Violet Seaton
Titan Shaw
Annabelle Sinnett
Vivian Van Hekken
Lucy Walters -
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Children
Emma Caswell
Thea Gatt
India Mills
Alaina Moss
Rory Peterson
Ruby Peterson
Griffin Shaw -
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Full Cast
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Carol of the Bells
All Elves
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Silent Night
Emily Biggins
TJ Nichols
Hannah Sabo
Piper Seaton
Violet Seaton
Titan Shaw
Annabelle SInnett
Vivian Van Hekken
Lucy Walters -
Shake Hands with Santa Claus
Elves
Stella Chinchilla
Evelina Cunningham
Maggie Eaton
Adeline Gist
Blakely Harrington
Grace Jacobs
Kenzie Knudson
Wally Moguel
Logan Porter
Lucy WagnerChildren
Emma Caswell
Natalie Caswell
Thea Gatt
India Mills
Adilyn Morris
Alaina Moss
Rory Peterson
Ruby Peterson
Griffin Shaw -
Sleigh Ride
Kim Barber
Emily Biggins
Hannah Sabo
Piper Seaton
Violet Seaton
Annabelle Sinnett
Hannah Sorenson
Vivian Van Hekken
Lucy Walters -
Run, Run, Rudolph
Rudolph: Falcon Shaw
Dasher: Fiona Arnold
Dancer: Elizabeth Gaspari
Blitzen: Ella Guthrie-Emerick
Prancer: Aria Haase
Vixen: Peyton Knudson
Comet: Anna Rose Ruble
Cupid: Ada Schulz
Donner: Sophia Vanderboegh -
We Wish You the Merriest
Lily Arnold
Kim Barber
Emily Biggins
Hadley House
Paige Mulick
Valerie Myrkle
Ava Neidlinger
TJ Nichols
Hannah Parish
Piper Seaton
Titan Shaw
Hannah Sorenson
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September
19th Happy Holiday 9:30-11:30
19th In a Clock Store Noon-2:00
26th Happy Holiday 9:30-11:30
26th In a Clock Store Noon-1:00
26th Parade of the Tin Soldiers 1:00-2:30
26th Run Run Rudolph 2:30-3:30 -
October
3rd
A Hand for Mrs. Claus 9:30-11:30
Elves Noon-2:3017th
A Hand for Mrs. Claus 9:30-11:30
In a Clock Store/Parade of the Tin Soldiers Noon-1:00
Jingle Bells 1:00-2:3031st
Sparklejollytwinklejingly Kickline 9:30-11:30
Sparklejollytwinklejingly Elves Noon-2:00
Run Run Rudolph 2:00-3:00 -
November
7th
Sparklejollytwinklejingly Kickline 9:30-Noon
Sparklejollytwinklejingly Elves 10:30-Noon
Elves Noon-2:00
14th
Sleigh Ride 9:30-11:30
Parade of the Tin Soldiers Noon-1:00
Shake Hands with Santa 1:00-2:00
Jingle Bells 2:00-3:0021st
Sleigh Ride 9:30-11:30
Run Run Rudolph Noon-1:00
Elves 1:00-3:00 -
December
5th
Kickline 9:30-Noon
Elves/Toys/Children 12:30-3:0012th
Full Cast 9:00-2:00
We Wish You the Merriest 2:30-4:30Production Week TBA