Christmas Show 2025: Deck the Halls
American Music Theatre, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is excited to present “Deck the Halls” live on stage November 7 through December 30, 2025. Our annual Lancaster Christmas show is filled with spiritual and secular songs as well as live music performed by the AMT band – all beautifully framed in meticulously adorned sets.
SHOW RUN TIME: Act I – 50 minutes; Intermission – 20 minutes; Act II – 50 minutes (Total = 2 hours)
Check in at the decked-out St. Nicholas Hotel where we find our dashing dancers and merry musicians ready to “Deck the Halls!” Bubbly bellhops and glittery guests make merriment in preparation for a visit from Old Saint Nick. This musical holiday adventure brings together friends old and new to celebrate the season with awe-inspiring performances designed to capture the hearts of the entire family.
If you’re a fan of Christmas theater, plays, or live theater in general, AMT in Lancaster is the place to be this holiday season! Bring your friends and family and make this heartwarming performance part of your holiday traditions.
For tickets, visit the Box Office in person or call them at 800.648.4102. Or, purchase tickets directly on our website.
Thank You Cast and Crew
Creating a show of this magnitude involves long hours and hard work from a large team of people. We are so proud to employ an amazing team of professionals who are dedicated to production of our annual Christmas Show. Thank you to the entire team for all that you do every day to bring it all together!
The Cast
 |  |  |  |
| Delaney Bigley – Singer Delaney is thrilled to be making her AMT debut! Other professional credits include, “The Sound of Music” and “9 to 5” at the Fulton Theatre, “The Little Mermaid” and “The Wizard of Oz” at The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, and “The Wedding Singer” and “Oliver!” at Great Plains Theatre. In the beginning of this year, Delaney completed a 7 month cruise contract as a Lead Vocalist on the Regent Seven Seas Mariner. She is grateful to be home with her loved ones and performing in Lancaster again. Soli Deo Gloria! | Kevin W. Egan – Singer Kevin is a New Jersey-based artist. Past credits include: MSC Cruises (Dueling Pianist). The Palace Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas). MGM Beau Rivage: Grease (Roger). Arizona Broadway Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet (Jerry Lee Lewis); Beauty and the Beast (The Beast). Titusville Playhouse: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Gerry Goffin). Represented by Stalwart Talent Management. Education: MM Carthage College, BA Elon University. He thanks his friends and family as always for their support. For Kiki. www.kevinwegan.com @kevin_w_egan | Lauren Echausse – Singer Lauren is so excited to be making her AMT Debut this winter! Lauren is a Jersey girl living in NYC, with a BFA in musical theater from Penn State (WE ARE!). Lauren has been lucky enough to work all over the US regionally; some of her favorite roles include Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Cynthia Weil in Beautiful, Sandy in Grease, Doralee in 9-5, and Hope in Urinetown. Much love to her friends and family for their constant support, love and encouragement. Instagram: @lauren_echausse | Savannah Enoch – Dancer/Show Captain Savannah is thrilled for her third AMT season taking on the exciting roles of Co-Show Captain, Production Assistant, & Dancer! A proud alumna of Theater Arts Preparatory School, her versatile talents have taken her across the globe, from Holland America Line to esteemed venues like Hersheypark & The Palace Theatre (Judy in A Chorus Line, Jesus Christ Superstar, & more). Her performances even extend to commercials & films. With heartfelt appreciation for Andrea & AMT, Savannah is set to make this season unforgettable! @savannahgrace_8 |
 |  |  |  |
| Sophia Grado – Singer Swing Sophia is thrilled to be making her American Music Theatre debut in Deck the Halls! Hailing from Leesburg, VA, Sophia is a graduate of the Sight & Sound Conservatory, where she had the privilege of performing in Moses and Miracle of Christmas. Some of her favorite past credits include Amy March in Servant Stage’s Little Women The Musical, as well as the titular role of Mary Poppins at CAVOD. She thanks her incredible family and friends for their constant love and support. AMDG! | Kayla Grudi – Dancer Kayla is delighted to make her debut at American Music Theatre. She has performed for RWS Global in production shows on MSC Cruises and Holland America Line, and most recently, in the 2025 Medora Musical. She grew up dancing at E-Dance Center in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania and obtained her BFA in Dance from University of the Arts. After performing around the world, dancing in Deck the Halls! near her hometown is the best Christmas gift ever! @kay_grudi | Paul Michael Hughes – Singer Paul is thrilled to be back again for another Christmas season at AMT! He was seen this past year at with Servant Stage Company as Prof. Bhaer in their production of Little Women. Favorite credits: Pirates of Penzance (Pirate King), Ahab the Musical (Ahab, original cast), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Gideon), Songs For a New World (Man 1). Paul would like to thank his beautiful wife, Catherine, as well as their family and friends for the continued love and support, and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas! www.paulmhughes.com | Matthew Mendoza Irani – Singer Matthew is so excited to be making his AMT debut! Other credits include: Aladdin, Aladdin; Garvin/u/s Chuck/Ensemble, Footloose; Westside Story; Seabee/u/s Henry, South Pacific; Anastasia (MSMT, Fulton); 9 to 5 (Fulton); Carlos/Dance Captain, Legally Blonde (Hershey Area Playhouse); Arabian Lead, Nutcracker (Studio 22). Matthew’s love for dancing started when he began at 10 (Richie Dance/ One Broadway). He’d like to thank his mom, teachers, and mentors for their constant guidance and support! @_matthewirani |
 |  |  |  |
| Andy Kastrati – Dancer/Show Captain Andy is very excited to start his 7th season with American Music Theatre as Co Show Captain! Andy is from Chicago, Illinois and trained @ TAPS in Las Vegas, Nevada. Most recently, Andy performed as Larry in A Chorus Line at The Palace Theatre! Instagram: @andykastrati | Albert Linsdell – Singer Albert is thrilled to be back for his 3rd year at AMT. Having moved to Lancaster from England in 2022, AMT has been his favorite way to spend the Christmas season. Most recently he played the iconic role of Munkustrap in CATS at the Fulton Theatre, where he also starred in, 9 to 5 the Musical, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. Follow him on instagram @albertlinsdellmt | Dylin McCarthy – Dancer Dylin is from central MA where he trained as a dancer and gymnast. After moving to NYC to attend Pace University and graduating with a BFA in Commercial Dance, he has performed with the Step One Dance Company, The Palace Theatre, and American Music Theatre. He is thrilled to return to AMT this season! @dylinmccarthy | Matt McCloskey – Singer/Swing Matt is excited to return to AMT and is grateful to Andrea and the AMT family for this opportunity. He is also happy to be performing near his hometown of Exton. Most recently, Matt performed at the Palace Theatre in Escape to Margaritaville (Tully). He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support. |
 |  |  |  |
| Cassie Meck – Singer Cassie is overjoyed to return to the AMT stage! As a 2024 graduate of the Sight and Sound Conservatory, Cassie has performed in S&S’s Moses and Miracle of Christmas. Since then, she has performed with theaters around Lancaster, such as Fulton Theater, Servant Stage (Missy/Wonderettes, Lucie/Tale of Two Cities), and Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (Dorothy/WOZ). She would like to thank the AMT staff, her family/friends, and teachers/mentors. All glory to Jesus Christ—the savior and author of her life! Psalm 143:10 @cassiemeck6828 | Conner Moodie – T8/Dancer Swing Conner is honored and excited to be back at AMT this holiday season! Conner is a 12th grader at Hershey High School and has been a competitive dancer for six years. Recent credits include CATS (Fulton Theatre), Joy To The World (American Music Theatre), and Newsies (Servant Stage). Thank you to Andrea and the AMT team for this experience! IG: @connermoodie | Nik Olson – Singer Nik is thrilled to be returning to AMT! Most recently, he’s been performing as a Resident Guest Vocalist for MSC Cruises, Explora Journeys, and Silversea. Nik has also enjoyed performing at Sight & Sound, Fulton, and Prather. Endless thanks to Matthew and Andrea for this amazing opportunity! All my love to my family and Carly. For Steve Doud. | Reagan Rees – Singer A Dallas native and graduate of Syracuse University, Reagan is excited to be performing with AMT this holiday season! Reagan has received the title of NYC’s Next Cabaret Star at The Stonewall Inn, where she performed her first cabaret. She has performed on AIDA cruise lines where she sang everything from ABBA to Queen to Andrew Lloyd Webber. Other credits include Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast as Babette and Theatre Aspen’s Chicago and Rock of Ages as Regina, for which she received a Henry Award nomination. |
 |  |  |  |
| Payge Shaw – Singer Payge is excited to be part of this incredible production. This is her first time performing with AMT and she could not be any more ecstatic. Some past theatre credits include Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, Tzeitel in Fiddler OnThe Roof and Pamela Prideaux in Getting Away With Murder. Thank you AMT for this wonderful opportunity! | Ryan Sheehan – Dancer Ryan is excited to be back at the American Music Theater for his second year! He attended Pace University in New York City studying under their Commercial Dance program. He has performed on cruises lines such as Royal Caribbean Cruises and Holland America Line. He recently went on tour in Switzerland and Germany performing with the Rock the Ballet dance company. | Lee Twombly – Singer Lee is overjoyed to be making his professional debut here at AMT! He is a 2025 graduate of the Sight & Sound Conservatory and was recently in the ensemble of their production of DANIEL. Select credits include: West Side Story (Baby John), Ross of Treason (Christl), Seussical (Cat in the Hat) and SWING!(Featured Singer/Dancer). Big thanks to his sister Lauren, his amazing family and friends, his teachers/classmates, Andrea and especially God for all the support in getting here (2 Corinthians 12:9). SWING NATION! 😉 IG & TikTok: @leetwombly567 | Magnolia Williams – Dancer Magnolia is thrilled to be in her second show with AMT! She most recently played Artemis in COBALT’s contemporary ballet Sylvia, dance captain/dancer in Swing! The Broadway musical with Servant Stage, and ensemble swing for Jesus Christ Superstar at the Fulton Theater. Magnolia is currently a company member with Luna Dance Company. Some of her past training includes trainee at the Philadelphia Ballet, BalletX, American Ballet Theater, the Royal Danish Ballet, and a Fosse intensive with Ann Reinking. Soli de Gloria! (Instagram @magnoliatyne) |
The Orchestra
Orchestra Biographies
The music in our Original Christmas Shows is prepared and presented live by nine very talented musicians. We are excited to showcase their gifts! The Orchestra musicians are:
Yang Han – Guitars
Yang was born and raised in Nanjing, China, and moved to the United States in 2015. He holds a BA in Pop Music Composition and Production from Nanjing University of the Arts. From the studio to the stage, from classical to pop, Yang has been playing guitar since the early age of six. Deck the Halls is Yang’s 5th Christmas show at American Music Theatre, and he is ready to bring the music to the audience!
Brian Lang – Woodwinds
Hailing from Columbus, OH, Brian is a multiple woodwind performer who has toured with national and international productions including Cats the Musical, Annie, The Color Purple, Elf: The Musical, In the Mood: Live, and The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. In his spare time, Brian enjoys fishing, boating, and visiting National Parks.
Marshall Lentz – Keys2/Pianist U/S
Marshall is excited to return to the American Music Theatre stage for his fourth year. He is a pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and music director and has worked for theatres in Lancaster, Chester, and Delaware counties. Marshall has written original scores for the stage plays A Christmas Carol and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He has also served as the music director and bandleader for Swing! at Servant Stage in Lancaster. Marshall graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2022 with a degree in Computer Science.
Dominic Mascaro – Trombone/Horns
Dominic is a freelance trombonist located right in Lancaster. I’m usually seen playing with brass and funk bands all over PA, namely Big Boy Brass, and Street Beans among others. However, he also has a growing passion for stage productions like this. He is excited to be back and spreading Christmas cheer all winter long.
Andy Roberts – MD/Pianist
Andy is looking forward to joining his friends at AMT for Deck the Halls. It is always fun, challenging and rewarding to be a part of these terrific productions and to be part of the AMT family. Throughout the year, Andy maintains a busy schedule of performing throughout Pa and beyond, as well writing and arranging for numerous groups.
Aaron Rudderow – Drums/Percussion
Aaron is an avid drummer and composer whose unique and versatile playing style is evident in all of his performances. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with GRAMMY Award winning musicians and is fortunate enough to have released his own music respectively. Aaron is thrilled to join AMT for their 2025 Christmas production.
Michael Vitale – Bass
Michael holds an MM from Duquesne University and a BA from Millersville University. He has extensive regional, and national tour experience and has played overseas with RCCL and various bands. He is on the music department faculty of Millersville University and Franklin & Marshall College and enjoys staying busy as a freelance musician in many different genres and with his private teaching studio. Mike loves travel, exploring the outdoors, and is very happy and blessed to be back for another run with all the talented people at AMT!
Scott Whitford – Trumpet/Horns
Scott is an experienced touring musician, sideman and clinician throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. He has performed throughout the world with bands and productions including In The Mood: A 1940s Big Band Revue, Chicago, Gypsy, Legally Blonde: The Musical, The Global Jazz Orchestra in Osaka, Japan, The Rat Pack, Reunited and many others.
Stefan Xhori – Violin
Stefan was born in Albania, graduated from the Academy of Music in Tirana, Albania, and moved to the US in 1993. He is a violin teacher and a freelance musician, and performs with Delaware, Reading, Allentown, and Kennett symphony orchestras, Opera Delaware, Philly Pops, and Philadelphia Ballet. Stefan has been a soloist with Dover Symphony and Allentown Band.