Long Beach Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Christmas Fantasy’

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and enjoy some musical cheer when Long Beach Symphony Orchestra presents its 10th annual holiday celebration concert, “Christmas Fantasy,” at the Terrace Theater on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.

This all-new, family-friendly holiday celebration concert features Conductor Thomas Wilkins (Hollywood Bowl’s principal guest conductor) along with musical guests Elizabeth Southard and Gary Mauer (Christine and The Phantom in Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera”) plus The Long Beach Camerata Singers under the direction of Robert Istad. This special concert is designed for audiences of all ages, and includes popular secular and sacred holiday selections. Carolers will be roaming the lobby while concertgoers can have their picture taken with Santa Claus. There will also be a fun zone for kids. The “Christmas Fantasy” is held in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center’s Terrace Theater at 300 E. Ocean Blvd. For more information, call (562) 436-3203 or visit LBSO.org.