NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University will present "Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show," a mid-century holiday tradition, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Turner Auditorium, located in the Griffith Fine Arts Building on the SFA campus.
The performance is presented by SFA’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts as part of the 2026-27 University Series.
"We are thrilled to bring such a vibrant, high-energy holiday production to Nacogdoches as part of this year's University Series," said Dr. Gary Wurtz, dean of the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts. "It offers a fun, nostalgic experience for audience members of all ages, and is a wonderful way for our campus and local community to celebrate the season together."
Staged as a live 1940s-style retro radio broadcast from the fictional N-O-E-L Radio Studios, the original musical variety production combines classic Christmas carols, original seasonal songs, sketch comedy, live Foley sound effects and contemporary holiday storytelling.
The touring production features a live on-stage radio DJ, a four-member lead vocal cast, the N-O-E-L Gospel Singers, and the full instrumentation of the N-O-E-L Radio Orchestra.
Now touring across 22 performances in seven states, the production is created by The Grand Ol’ Production Company and led by Will Holiday, executive producer and graduate of Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.
Reserved seating for the performance ranges from $20 to $35, with discounts available for seniors, students and children.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407, visit sfasu.edu/boxoffice, or stop by the box office located in the Griffith Fine Arts Building during standard business hours.
