CYGNET THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM OF CYGNET’S A MAGICAL HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS AT THE JOAN.
Performances Run From December 10 – 28, 2025
SAN DIEGO, CA – Cygnet Theatre celebrates the holiday season with its second production, Cygnet’s A Magical Holiday: Christmas At The Joan. This joyful holiday spectacle, directed by Carlos Mendoza, runs from December 10 – 28 in the Dottie Studio Theater. Opening Night for media is Saturday, December 13 at 7:00pm.
This festive production is a vibrant, all-singing, all-dancing celebration featuring live renditions of classics including “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “We Need a Little Christmas” and “Feliz Navidad.” Bursting with energy and colorful production design, the dazzling show evokes the spirit and spectacle of the iconic Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. Audiences are invited to bring the whole family to this joyful event filled with music, dance and cheer — the perfect way to light up the season.
“We’re thrilled to bring this high-energy holiday spectacular to the stage,” said Director Carlos Mendoza. “It’s a joyful explosion of song, dance and color that captures the excitement of the season. I can’t wait for audiences to experience the warmth and spirit this show brings — it’s the perfect companion to A Christmas Carol and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays at Cygnet.”
The cast features singers Richard Bermudez, Stephanie Burkett Gerson, Ryan Fahey and Courtney Fero, with dancers Danielle Airey, Ashley Chavarria and Tamara Rodriguez; Rodriguez also performs as a vocalist. The live band includes Martin Martiarena on bass, Danny Chavarin on percussion and Lyndon Pugeda on conductor/keyboard.
Under the direction of Carlos Mendoza, the creative team includes lighting design by Sammy Webster, sound design by Patrick Hoyny, costume design by Janet Pitcher, co-choreography by Kristel Nichols, musical arrangements by Justin Gray, musical direction by Lyndon Pugeda and stage management by Stanley D. Cohen.
Tickets for Cygnet’s A Magical Holiday: Christmas at The Joan and A Christmas Carol are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 619-337-1525, or by visiting CygnetTheatre.org. Cygnet Theatre is located at 2880 Roosevelt Road in Arts District Liberty Station. Regular ticket prices start at $73 for adults and half off for children.
ABOUT CYGNET THEATRE
Cygnet Theatre is one of Southern California’s premier professional theatre companies, now based at the state-of-the-art Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—affectionately known as The Joan—in the heart of San Diego’s historic Arts District Liberty Station. Founded in 2003, Cygnet has built a reputation for bold, inventive productions and a commitment to both classic and contemporary works, presented with a distinctive Off-Broadway sensibility. Producing theatre year-round, Cygnet welcomes more than 50,000 audience members annually and is recognized for its artistic excellence, strong fiscal management, and deep community investment. Its robust education and outreach programs engage tens of thousands of students and residents each year, fostering meaningful access to the arts and cultivating the next generation of theatre lovers.The Joan provides an exceptional patron experience with world-class acoustics, advanced production capabilities, and beautifully designed indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.
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Cygnet’s A Magical Holiday: Christmas at The Joan Fact Sheet
WHAT:
Cygnet Theatre presents Cygnet’s A Magical Holiday: Christmas at The Joan
WHERE:
Cygnet Theatre
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
The Dottie Studio Theater
2880 Roosevelt Road
San Diego, CA 92106
WHO:
Director/Creator/Co-Choreographer: Carlos Mendoza
Lighting Designer: Sammy Webster
Sound Designer: Patrick Hoyny
Music Director: Lyndon Pugeda
Music Arrangements: Justin Gray
Co-Choreographer: Kristel Nichols
Stage Management: Stanley D. Cohen
Assistant Stage Manager: Aaronne Louis-Charles
CAST:
Danielle Airey: Dancer
Richard Bermudez: Singer
Stephanie Burkett Gerson: Singer
Ashley Chavarria: Dancer
Ryan Fahey: Singer
Courtney Fero: Singer
Tamara Rodriguez: Dancer/Singer
DATES:
Previews begin: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Opening: Saturday, December 13, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Closes: Sunday, December 28, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Showtimes:
Wednesdays – Fridays at 7:00 PM
Saturdays at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM
Additional Performances on Tuesday, December 23 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
No performance scheduled for Thursday, December 25
PRICE:
Prices start at $73 for adults and half off for children. Discounts available for students and military.
