Arts & Entertainment
Opera Star Returns Home To Philadelphia For Wanamaker Holiday Concert
"We love activating this space, making it come alive, and reminding people that this is Philadelphia's living room," Director Roth said.
December 3, 2025
The Wanamaker Grand Court transformed into a concert hall Tuesday night as Opera Philadelphia presented its one-night-only "Home for the Holidays" performance, drawing hundreds to the historic Center City landmark.
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The concert, recorded for a special WHYY broadcast airing Dec. 23 at 8 p.m., featured Opera Philadelphia's orchestra and chorus, dancers, and the famed pipe Wanamaker Organ under the glow of the building's holiday light show. Company General Director and President Anthony Roth Costanzo said the goal was to bring new life to a space many consider home.
"We love activating this space, making it come alive, and reminding people that this is Philadelphia's living room," he said.
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