Winter Revels

Our 43nd annual production features Jewish, Arabic, and Spanish Music, Dance and Drama.

Our tale begins in ancient Spain. Three foolish adventurers stumble upon a secret treasure room. The treasure glows with a magical light that seems to bring inestimable joy. When that light disappears on the darkest night of the year, a quest begins. What is the light? Can it be rekindled?

This fully staged production takes us on a magical journey to celebrate the rich cultural legacies of the Moorish, Sephardic, and Iberian peoples, featuring Howard Bass, Susan Gaeta and Tina Chancey of Trio Sefardi and Arab-American composer, vocalist and oud player Laith Alattar. Musical treasures will include exquisite Arab-Andalusian and Sephardic music; lively Villancicos (Spanish folk carols); a Sevillanas (flamenco-style dance); a comic “play within a play;” and, in classic Revels tradition, opportunities for the audience to join in carols, rounds, and more!

Photo credit: Sheppard Ferguson

IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES

Friday, December 12, 7pm
Saturday, December 13, 2pm & 7pm
Thursday, December 18, 7pm
Friday, December 19, 7pm
Saturday, December 20, 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 21, 2pm

Cultural Arts Center (CAC) at Montgomery College
7995 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

View Map, Directions, and Parking Information [PDF] Please note that all parking at the CAC is free.

IN-PERSON TICKETS

Premium Seating (rows L through O):
$85 (Adult) / $45 (Youth, 18 and under)
Orchestra & Balcony Seating:
$75 (Adult) / $35 (Youth, 18 and under)

Photo credit: Sheppard Ferguson

Our flagship production, The Winter Revels, is a festive, fully staged celebration of the December holidays and Winter Solstice and the return of sun and light after the “shortest day,” radiating hope and joy in the renewal of life and the circle of the seasons. Seen by over 10,000 people every December, it draws on traditions and rituals from many lands and peoples, focusing each year on a different culture or related cultures.

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