Holiday show will benefit charities

The Company of Music, Theatre & Dance and its Performance Workshop Youth Ensemble will perform a “Christmas and New Year’s Spectacular” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18- 19 at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, Millstone.

“Christmas and New Year’s Spectacular” is a whimsical holiday show seen through the eyes of Mrs. Claus and boasts a cast and crew of almost 100, all of them area residents. The production features professional level elements from lighting to sets and costumes.

As an added bonus, Santa Claus will make an appearance before each performance.

The show is created and directed by Alison Gertner Mann, founder and director of The Company of Music, Theatre & Dance, based in Jackson. Mann has performed on Broadway in numerous productions and has been featured in national and international tours.

Tickets are $30. Group discounts are available. Proceeds will be donated to the Jackson Food Pantry and the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 77.

For further information and to purchase tickets, go to www.musictheatreanddance. com.