Christmas City Follies XXVI
Directed by: Jp Jordan
Performed by: the Touchstone Ensemble and friends
DECEMBER 4-21, 2025
Thursdays - Saturdays @ 8pm, Sundays @ 2pm
With additional shows on Saturday, December 13 & 20 @ 2pm, and Wednesday, December 17 @ 8pm
Adult - $35*
Seniors & Students - $25*
Thursdays - Pay-What-You-Will
*total ticket price - no additional processing fee!
It’s our 26th annual Christmas City Follies — a theatrical extravaganza made from scratch each year, just for you! Featuring spirited songs, Santa-sized surprises, and more; this one-of-a-kind homegrown holiday variety show has something for everyone! Come see why “Follies” has been a beloved holiday tradition for 26 years.
WHAT TO EXPECT
RUN TIME: 90 minutes with no intermission.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: There is a small parking lot directly behind Touchstone Theatre that will be available for you to park in. If that is full, there is nearby street or lot parking (here is a link to Bethlehem parking options). Recommended options include: 1) Mechanic Street Parking Lot between Webster & Taylor Streets and Mechanic Street and the Greenway 3 min walk or 2) the Polk St. Garage (400 Block E. 3rd St.) 3 min walk. Additionally, there is a bike rack next to our theatre in Parham Park. We are adjacent to the South Bethlehem Greenway bike path/pedestrian trail, as well as five LANTA routes GREEN, BLUE, 103, 105, and 605.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Accessible seating and a non-gendered, ADA accessible bathroom available. Touchstone strives to create an environment where all members of our community feel welcome. Please contact (610) 867-1689 or via email at touchstone@touchstone.org to request accessibility accommodations in advance.
MORE FOLLIES FESTIVITIES
We have three fun events to help you celebrate the season, and fill your life with even more Follies goodness!
November 28th – Northside Christmas Tree Lighting – FREE!
Join us at Payrow Plaza on Friday, November 28th from 4:30-6:30pm, as they light the Northside Christmas Tree. Featuring the friendly faces of some of your Touchstone Theatre favorites!
December 1st through 23rd – Live Advent Calendar – FREE!
Additionally, beginning on December 1st at 5:30pm, and continuing every evening through the 23rd, join us at the Sun Inn Courtyard for The Live Advent Calendar! The Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA), an entity of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites and Touchstone Theatre host this special tradition on Main Street each December. Every evening some of your favorite Touchstone actors will be selecting a member of the audience to come and open the door and see what sort of surprises await inside. What better way to countdown to the most wonderful day of the year? More info can be found here!
Christmas City Follies is sponsored by People’s Security Bank and Trust with additional support from the County of Northampton.
[Image description: A singer in a red velour jumpsuit and black beaded top stand with a huge smile on her face, belting out a song. Surrounding her, in the background, are five or six other folks each wearing a silly festive outfit. Behind all of them is a red and green set, decked out in Christmas lights and garland.] Photo by VillaNovak Creative.