Hometown Holiday Show Tickets

The Hometown Holiday Show brings a warm, community-centered holiday spirit to Rockford audiences. Created and hosted by J.R. Sullivan, founder of Rockford’s New American Theater (NAT) in 1972, this festive variety show blends holiday and pop songs, storytelling, and sketches in a way that many fans compare to a regional Prairie Home Companion. After a long run from 1994–2019, the show was revived for special annual performances starting in 2023 and continued in 2024 and 2025.

In 2025, the series features a marquee lineup with notable performers such as E. Faye Butler, Holland Zander, Zoe Lopez, and Chris Walz, delivering musical favorites, humorous skits, and seasonal storytelling. Promoted by Hometown Holiday, Inc. NFP, a Rockford-area nonprofit, the show emphasizes community engagement and celebrates local talent against the backdrop of the J.R. Sullivan Theater at the Nordlof Center in downtown Rockford.

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and ticket availability as these two 2025 performances promise memorable moments for families and friends alike in the Rockford region.

Upcoming performances are scheduled for December 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm and December 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the J.R. Sullivan Theater, Nordlof Center, Rockford, IL. The event is produced by Hometown Holiday, Inc. NFP, with a talented cast that has included voices like E. Faye Butler, Holland Zander, Zoe Lopez, and Chris Walz. To stay updated, follow official social channels and visit the show's site for details, venue information, and bios.

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