Casper, WY – The a cappella group Pentatonix is returning to the Ford Wyoming Center for a special stop on its nationwide “Christmas in the City” tour. Founding member and lead vocalist Kirstin Maldonado told Oil City News that the show is designed to spread holiday hope, joy and harmony to audiences across the country, and that Casper’s enthusiastic crowds make the city a perfect stop.
Tour inspiration and holiday spirit
“The original inspiration for ‘Christmas in the City’ is that we’re always touring around Christmas,” Maldonado explained. “It’s fun because we always get to celebrate Christmas in each city. I’ve got to do Christmas markets in Chicago, and we always go to Bryant Park. One time, Scott was walking through Bryant Park and saw an ornament that said ‘Christmas in the City.’ He was like, ‘Ah, that’s it. That’s what it should be called.’”
The tour aims to capture vintage urban holiday scenes, drawing on imagery from Broadway theaters, the Radio City Rockettes and the golden‑age glamour of Hollywood. Maldonado, who has performed on Broadway in “Kinky Boots” and “SIX: The Musical,” said the production blends theatrical flair with classic Christmas songs.
What audiences can expect
Fans will hear beloved standards such as “Silver Bells,” as well as Pentatonix’s own holiday catalog, including tracks from their seven full‑length Christmas albums. Maldonado highlighted a mix of old and new material: “You’ll get songs you love – old songs, new songs from the album. We really try to put all the songs in there now because we have such a large repertoire.” The group also plans to feature crowd‑pleasers like “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Amazing Grace.”
Beyond the music, the show emphasizes family traditions. Maldonado shared that her own holiday memories are rooted in baking with her late grandmother, who lived to 101. “She created the tradition. We would always bake a cake and cookies together. I love the concept of gathering family and just being with each other,” she said.
Local excitement and family focus
Casper’s residents have already shown strong enthusiasm. “Honestly, it was a great, great, great crowd,” Maldonado recalled from a previous performance at the venue. “Everyone is so excited, and it’s so family‑oriented. Doing a holiday show in general is always just really great because everyone’s going there for joy.”
Now a mother herself, Maldonado hopes the concert will offer a night of respite for families and individuals alike. “I want people to walk away with hope and joy,” she said. “Whether they’re in a great time in their life or they’re in a hard time, this show is about harmony and unity. The holidays can also be really hard if you don’t have your people. But we’re here singing, and you can come as you are, with whomever or by yourself.”
Practical details
Doors open at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, with the performance scheduled for 7 p.m. Reserved seating and VIP packages are available through the Ford Wyoming Center box office.
Pentatonix’s “Christmas in the City” tour continues to travel across the United States, bringing a blend of vocal excellence, theatrical production and a message of holiday unity to communities eager for festive celebration.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
