The Citadel Spectacular

The Citadel Spectacular

The Citadel Dance & Music Center proudly presents “The Citadel Spectacular” December 13/14, 2024 on the 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 are available at www.citadeldancemusic.ludus.com on and range from $15-$20. Three performances; Friday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Family friendly and something for everyone.

The Citadel Spectacular Cast List

  • Happy Holiday

    Lily Arnold
    Kimberly Barber
    Hannah Crownover
    Annabelle Holt
    Hadley House
    Amelia Lifferth
    Paige Mulick
    Ava Neidlinger
    Piper Seaton
    Avery Valenti

  • Here at the North Pole

    Elena Crownover
    Elizabeth Gaspari
    Ella Guthrie-Emerick
    Victoria Osborn
    Hannah Sabo
    Violet Seaton
    Annabelle Sinnett
    Vivian VanHekken

  • Cool Yule

    Lily Arnold
    Hadley House
    Tony Jordan
    Amelia Lifferth
    Ava Neidlinger
    Piper Seaton
    Violet Seaton
    Titan Shaw
    Avery Valenti
    Lucy Walters

  • Jingle Bells

    Fiona Arnold
    Ariella Berry
    Elena Crownover
    Ella Guthrie Emerick
    Karina Hamann
    Kailyn Hinkelman
    Victoria Osborn
    Fern Rendell-Heth
    Hannah Sabo
    Falcon Shaw
    Annabelle Sinnett
    Vivian VanHekken

  • Parade of the Wooden Soldiers

    Elves: Fiona Arnold, Ariella Berry, Elena Crownover, Ella Guthrie Emerick, Karina Hamann, Kailyn Hinkelman, Victoria Osborn, Fern Rendell-Heth, Hannah Sabo, Falcon Shaw, Annabelle Sinnett, Vivian VanHekken

    Dolls: Miah Berry, Natalie Caswell, Maggie Eaton, Adeline Gist, Kenzie Knudson, Corinne Sinnett

    Soldiers: Elizabeth Gaspari, Aria Haase, Peyton Knudson, Ada Schulz, Natalie Stokes, Sophia Vanderboegh

    Drummer Boy: Logan Porter

  • 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

    Miah Berry
    Natalie Caswell
    Maggie Eaton
    Theadora Gatt
    Adeline Gist
    Kenzie Knudson
    Logan Porter
    Griffin Shaw
    Corinne Sinnett
    Natalie Stokes

  • Let It Snow/The Best Things Happen While You Dance

    Lily Arnold
    Elena Crownover
    Hannah Crownover
    Kailyn Hinkelman
    Annabelle Holt
    Hadley House
    Tony Jordan
    Amelia Lifferth
    Corinne Martindale
    Ava Neidlinger
    Hannah Sabo
    Piper Seaton
    Violet Seaton
    Titan Shaw
    Avery Valenti
    Lucy Walters

  • Carol of the Bells

    Fiona Arnold
    Ariella Berry
    Elena Crownover
    Elizabeth Gaspari
    Adeline Gist
    Ella Guthrie-Emerick
    Aria Haase
    Kenzie Knudson
    Peyton Knudson
    Victoria Osborn
    Logan Porter
    Fern Rendell-Heth
    Hannah Sabo
    Ada Schulz
    Violet Seaton
    Annabelle Sinnett
    Vivian VanHekken
    Sophia Vanderboegh

  • Silent Night

    Lily Arnold
    Elena Crownover
    Hannah Crownover
    Annabelle Holt
    Hadley House
    Amelia Lifferth
    Ava Neidlinger
    Hannah Sabo
    Violet Seaton
    Annabelle Sinnett
    Vivian VanHekken
    Lucy Walters

  • Santa's Workshop

    Fiona Arnold
    Ariella Berry
    Elizabeth Gaspari
    Ella Guthrie-Emerick
    Aria Haase
    Karina Hamann
    Peyton Knudson
    Victoria Osborn
    Fern Rendell-Heth
    Ada Schulz
    Falcon Shaw
    Sophia Vanderboegh

  • Peanut Brittle Brigade

    Lily Arnold
    Hadley House
    Tony Jordan
    Amelia Lifferth
    Ava Neidlinger
    Piper Seaton
    Titan Shaw
    Avery Valenti

    *These dancers will also appear as guest performers with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at the Mendel Center on December 21st

  • Shake Hands with Santa Claus

    Elves: Fiona Arnold, Ariella Berry, Elizabeth Gaspari, Ella Guthrie-Emerick, Aria Haase, Karina Hamann, Peyton Knudson, Victoria Osborn, Fern Rendell-Heth, Ada Schulz, Falcon Shaw, Sophia Vanderboegh

    Children: Miah Berry, Natalie Caswell, Maggie Eaton, Theadora Gatt, Adeline Gist, Kenzie Knudson, Logan Porter, Griffin Shaw, Corinne Sinnett, Natalie Stokes

  • Sleigh Ride

    Lily Arnold
    Elena Crownover
    Hannah Crownover
    Kailyn Hinkelman
    Annabelle Holt
    Hadley House
    Amelia Lifferth
    Corinne Martindale
    Ava Neidlinger
    Hannah Sabo
    Piper Seaton
    Violet Seaton
    Avery Valenti

  • Run, Run, Rudolph

    Rudolph: Falcon Shaw
    Dasher: Fiona Arnold
    Dancer: Elizabeth Gaspari
    Prancer: Peyton Knudson
    Vixen: Ada Schulz
    Comet: Annabelle Sinnett
    Cupid: Vivian VanHekken
    Donner: Sophia Vanderboegh
    Blitzen: Lucy Walters
    Understudies: Aria Haase, Fern Rendell-Heth

  • We Wish You the Merriest

    Lily Arnold
    Kimberly Barber
    Hannah Crownover
    Hadley House
    Tony Jordan
    Amelia Lifferth
    Ava Neidlinger
    Paige Mulick
    Piper Seaton
    Titan Shaw
    Avery Valenti

    With Lari Lawrence-Gist and Andrew Fisher

  • September

    September 21st Noon-1:50 Happy Holiday

    September 28th Noon-2:00 Happy Holiday/We Wish You the Merriest

  • October

    October 5th
    Let It Snow/Best Things Noon-2:00
    Jingle Bells 2:00-3:00
    Santa's Workshop 3:00-4:00

    October 12th
    Let It Snow/Best Things Noon-2:00
    Run, Run, Rudolph 2:00-4:00

    October 19th
    Sleigh Ride Noon-2:00
    Parade of the Wooden Soldiers 2:00-4:00

  • November

    November 9th
    Run, Run, Rudolph 10:00-Noon
    Sleigh Ride/We Wish You the Merriest Noon-2:00
    Santa's Workshop/Shake Hands with Santa 2:00-4:00

    November 16th
    Run, Run, Rudolph 10:00-11:00
    Carol of the Bells 11:00-Noon
    Happy Holiday/Let it Snow/Best Things/Sleigh Ride/We Wish You the Merriest Noon-2:00
    Jingle Bells/Parade of the Wooden Solidiers 2:00-3:00
    Santa's Workshop/Shake Hands 3:00-4:00

    November 23rd
    Happy Holiday/Cool Yule/Let It Snow/Best Things 10:00-11:00
    Silent Night/PB Brigade/Sleigh Ride/ We Wish You 11:00-Noon
    Here at the North Pole/Jingle Bells/Parade of the Wooden Soldiers 12:30-1:30
    Santa's Workshop/Shake Hands 1:30-2:30
    Carol of the Bells/Twas the Night 2:30-3:00

  • December

    December 7th
    Full Cast 10:00-3:30

    December 9th
    Call Time 4:45
    Rehearsal 5:00-7:30 at the Studio

    December 10th
    Call Time 4:45
    Rehearsal 5:00-7:30 at the Studio

    December 11th Tech Rehearsal
    Call Time 4:00 at the Theatre
    Release Time 8:00

    December 12th Dress Rehearsal
    Call Time 4:30 at the Theatre

    December 13th
    Call Time 4:30
    Opening Night 6:00

    December 14th
    Call Time 9:30
    Show #2 11:00
    Santa Party 12:30-1:30
    Call Time 4:30
    Show # 3 6:00
    Strike 7:45-8:45