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Opera Philadelphia Sets One-Night ‘Home for the Holidays’ at Wanamaker Grand Court on Dec. 2

The performance anchors a philanthropy-backed push to keep the Grand Court public before renovations pause holiday attractions in 2026.

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Overview

  • The 8 p.m. concert features the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus with the Wanamaker pipe organ, starring soprano Leah Hawkins and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo.
  • WHYY-TV will record the event for a Dec. 23 broadcast across television, radio, and streaming platforms.
  • Projection-mapped visuals by 10th Floor Productions will accompany the music with department store–style holiday decor.
  • The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village are operating Nov. 28–Dec. 24 under a Visit Philadelphia and TF Cornerstone partnership, with a planned pause in 2026 and 2027 during renovations.
  • Tickets start at $11 under Opera Philadelphia’s pick-your-price model, with sales opening Nov. 20 at OperaPhila.org/pipeup, supported by a $1 million gift from Frederick R. Haas for continued public programming.