By Bozeman Daily Chronicle –

The Emerson’s Holiday Noir dazzles and delivers with an avant-garde spin on holiday festivities. Returning Dec. 5-6, this 18-plus variety show leans into satire, sass, and seasonal spectacle to bring the community an alternative to more traditional holiday events.

Now in its fourth year, Holiday Noir has quickly become a can’t-miss production, drawing packed houses and standing ovations for its fearless performances and inventive flair. And with auditions coming up at the end of September, you, too, can be a part of the magic.

In a season saturated with nostalgia, Holiday Noir is a daring disruption that invites the community to embrace a more unexpected option.

With a cast of more than 50 local artists, the show thrives on individuality and creative expression from all types of performers. It’s part comedy, part cabaret, and all heart; a fully immersive experience designed to entertain and electrify in equal measure.

Each year, the Emerson’s 730-seat Crawford Theater fills to capacity for two nights of memorable raucous. When the lights go down, the stage comes to life with dance numbers, outrageous characters, and unexpected cameos (yes, even Bozeman firemen have made an appearance).