A Place Called Home
December 19 and 20, 2025
8:00 PM
Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor
Megan Hilty, Guest Artist
Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Director
Celebrate the season with a festive holiday concert featuring the New York Pops, Broadway and television sensation Megan Hilty, and the acclaimed Essential Voices USA choir. This joyous evening will enchant audiences with holiday classics, spirited carols, and heartwarming performances that capture the magic of the holidays.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
The New York Pops Carnegie Hall Subscription Series is 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.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Megan Hilty started her career playing ‘Glinda’ in the Broadway, National Tour and Los Angeles companies of “Wicked.” Shortly after her 4.5 year run in Oz, she originated the role of ‘Doralee’ in “9 to 5 the Musical.” But Hilty is probably best known for playing the triple-threat ‘Ivy Lynn’ in the musical drama “Smash” on NBC. Her numerous television credits include “Annie, Live!,” “Sean Saves The World,” “The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,” and playing the iconic Patsy Cline in “Patsy & Loretta,” earning her a Critic’s Choice Award nomination for Best Actress. Onstage, Hilty received nominations for Tony, Drama Desk & Drama League Awards for her portrayal of ‘Brooke Ashton’ In the Roundabout Theater Company’s revival of “Noises Off,” and is currently starring in the new hit musical “Death Becomes Her” on Broadway.
Header photo by Jenny Anderson. Photo of Megan Hilty by Tony Matula