Holiday Cabarets at Hotel Jerome

December 20 & 21

Make this holiday season sparkle with Theatre Aspen’s annual cabaret at the historic Hotel Jerome! Enjoy two distinct performances for every audience: “All I Want for Christmas: A Holiday Cabaret,” an evening of holiday cheer, and “Once Upon a Time: Broadway Wintertime Tales,” a joyful Après Ski Family Show perfect for kids and families. In partnership with the Hotel Jerome, we invite you to celebrate the season with friends, seasonal refreshments, and unforgettable entertainment.

Holiday Cabaret at the Hotel Jerome in 2023, featuring Caitlin Houlahan, Julia Knitel, and Erin Davies.
Holiday Cabaret at the Hotel Jerome in 2023, featuring Caitlin Houlahan, Julia Knitel, and Erin Davies.

All I Want for Christmas
A Holiday Cabaret
Saturday, Dec 20 and Sunday, Dec 21 at 7:30pm

Each evening, the ballroom at Hotel Jerome transforms into a festive wonderland, featuring drinks and a special performance starring the best of Broadway! This year’s cast includes Danny Kornfeld, Mia Scarpa, Nevada Riley, Chris Marsh Clark, Avery Ramsey, and Sofia Macaluso. Enjoy holiday favorites as well as Broadway hit songs.

Tickets include 2 drinks. Additional drinks and light refreshments will be available for purchase. Performance length: 60-70 minutes. Recommended for ages 10+. Premium seating will be assigned; please email lexi@theatreaspen.org to request to be seated with another party. 

Dates: Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Jerome

Holiday Cabaret Pricing

(includes performance and two drinks- 2025 tickets do NOT include dinner)
  • Premium: $175

  • Standard: $140

Last year's "Once Upon a Time: Whimsical Wintertime Tales" Family Après at the Hotel Jerome.
Last year's "Once Upon a Time: Whimsical Wintertime Tales" Family Après at the Hotel Jerome.

Once Upon A Time: Broadway Wintertime Tales
Family Holiday Après Show
Saturday, Dec 20 and Sunday, Dec 21 at 4:00pm

Don’t miss your favorite fairy tales and holiday fables reimagined! Did you know that Frozen was based on the Snow Queen? Did you know that Cinderella became a celebrated Broadway musical? Kick off the holiday season and “Let it Go” with music and stories for kids, families and anybody that is young at heart!  Perfect for families and children 4-10, but will be enjoyed by all!

This year’s performances will feature a star-studded cast, including Danny Kornfeld, Mia Scarpa, Nevada Riley, Chris Marsh Clark, Avery Ramsey, and Sofia Macaluso. 

Perfect for families and children 4-10, but will be enjoyed by all. Tickets include 1 adult or child beverage, and a sweet and savory buffet for the whole family (menu below!) Performance Length: 40-45 minutes. Please email lexi@theatreaspen.org to request to be seated with another party. 

Dates: Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21

Time: 4pm

Location: Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Jerome

Family Après Pricing:

  • Adult: $95

  • Child: $65

Included Après Menu (served buffet style):

Saturday December 20th:

Mains:
Chicken Caesar Wrap | Romaine Lettuce, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
Turkey Wrap | Bacon, tomato, chipotle aioli, pepper jack cheese, spinach.
Tuna Wrap | Iceberg lettuce, celery, red onion, garlic aioli, spinach wrap

Sides: Steamed Veggies: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Waffle Fries

Assorted Desserts

Sunday December 21st:

Mains:
Fried Chicken Sliders | Brioche roll, coleslaw, bbq aioli
J-Bar Sliders | American cheese, lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, pickles, thousand island dressing
Portobello sliders | Roasted peppers, caramelized onion, cheddar cheese

Sides: Mac and cheese, Fries, Roasted carrots and zucchini, Ants on a Log

Assorted Desserts

Meet This Year’s Cast

Chris Marsh Clark Headshot

Chris Marsh Clark (Cast) is a NYC based actor originally from Dallas, TX. National tours: A Beautiful Noise (Neil – Then u/s), Escape to Margaritaville (Tully). Regional: North Shore Music Theatre, South Coast Repertory, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, MTWichita, Theatre by the Sea, Forestburgh Playhouse, The REV, Shenandoah Summer MT. BFA Texas State University. @chrisclark55

Headshot at Danny Kornfeld

Danny Kornfeld (Cast) As an actor, Danny most recently starred as ‘Young Rabbi’ in Harmony on Broadway. He notably played ‘Mark Cohen’ on the 20th Anniversary tour of Rent. Other New York theatre credits include the world premiere of Renascence with Transport Group and Wringer, directed by Stephen Brackett. Danny has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, Kansas City Lyric Opera and the Aspen Music Festival. He has also developed new work with NAMT, La MaMa, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. On screen, he recurs on FX’s “American Horror Story: NYC” and appears in Universal Pictures’ “Tripped Up.” As a director, Danny helmed the music video for Hannah Corneau’s single “Miracle Mile” and Eleri Ward’s “Run”. He just completed his short film MOMMY, which is set to premiere on the festival circuit in Spring 2026.

Headshot of Sofia Macaluso

Sofia Macaluso (Cast) is so excited to be back in Aspen for the holidays. This past summer at Theatre Aspen, she performed as ‘Dyanne’ in Million Dollar Quartet and in the ensemble of Mamma Mia! Other credits include Bat Boy at Casa Mañana and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa) at The University of Oklahoma, where she will earn her BFA in Musical Theatre in May. @sofialoumac

Headshot of Avery Ramsey

Avery Ramsey (Cast) is so grateful to be back at Theatre Aspen, but this time to celebrate the magic of the holiday season! She was last seen on the Theatre Aspen stage this past summer as ‘Ali’ in Mamma Mia! Avery is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan (Class of 2028), where she most recently appeared in the university production of Cabaret as ‘Frenchie.’ Other credits include work with Macy’s, Discovery Education, and Paper Mill Playhouse. @averyjramsey 

Nevada Riley (Cast) is so excited to be back with Theatre Aspen after playing ‘Sophie’ in Mamma Mia! this summer! Her relationship with Theatre Aspen goes way back, as she was an apprentice in the summer of 2019 and got to perform in both Guys and Dolls and the Cabaret Series. Nevada’s other credits include; Broadway: Beetlejuice (U/S Lydia), National Tours: Beetlejuice (Lydia), A Beautiful Noise (U/S Marcia/Jaye), Cats (Sillabub), Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, The Muny, Bucks County Playhouse. Nevada has a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. @nevada_riley

Headshot of Mia Scarpa

Mia Scarpa (Cast) is thrilled to return to Theatre Aspen after appearing as ‘Rosie’ in Mamma Mia! this past summer. Most recently, Mia was a principal standby in the Off-Broadway production of Fixing Frankie. Select theater credits include Always… Patsy Cline (Patsy), Ragtime (Emma Goldman), and The Bridges of Madison County (Marian and Others) at Music Theatre of CT, Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Stepmother) and Evita  (Ensemble) at ACT of CT, The Taffetas (Kaye) at Seven Angels Theatre, and Hello, Dolly! (Dolly Levi) and Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney) at Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre. Her one-woman show, Just Judy: a tribute to Judy Garland has played to sold out crowds in various locations on the east coast. In addition to her work on the stage, Mia is a writing coach, editor, and tutor. Special thanks to FSE talent, the entire Theatre Aspen team, and love to Dad, Mom, Gina, and Michael.

Meet This Year’s Creative Team

Headshot of Natalie Malotke

Natalie Malotke (Director) is a director, choreographer, creative event producer, and teaching artist. Credits include: Choreographer of Blood/Love (Off-Broadway 2026!). Associate on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Choreo Team on Broadway and National Tour), Joy: A True New Musical (Off-Broadway), Bygone Love for China Broadway Entertainment, Candidate at Carnegie Hall, and I Married an Angel at City Center, all alongside Joshua Bergasse. Mystic Pizza at La Mirada Theatre with Casey Hushion, Little Dancer at Lincoln Center with Susan Stroman, and Really Rosie at City Center with Leigh Silverman. Regional directing and choreography credits at Pioneer Theatre Company, Theatre Aspen, New London Barn Playhouse, Weston Theatre Company, The Engeman, Wagon Wheel, Pittsburgh Music Theatre, Northern Stage, and the national tour of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!. Industrial and corporate events for Nickelodeon, CoComelon, Arts for Autism, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Hermès, Target, and The Robin Hood Foundation. TV: Choreography: “SNL with Jason Sudeikis and Billie Eilish;” PBS, “A Capitol Fourth.” Faculty at Penn State University, Steps and Broadway Dance Center. @nataliemalotke

Jonathan K. Parks (Music Direction) is a nationally renowned music director, pianist, and vocal coach, and he is excited to be making his Theatre Aspen debut. Broadway: Chicago. Off-Broadway: Emojiland. National Tours: ChicagoYoung FrankensteinThe Four Phantoms in Concert. Regional: Barrington Stage Company, Ogunquit Playhouse, Gateway Playhouse, Northern Stage, New London Barn Playhouse, Forestburgh Playhouse, Red Mountain Theatre, Theatre SilCo (formerly Lake Dillon Theatre Company), Short North Stage, Opera Birmingham, Amarillo Opera. He currently serves on the faculty of the University of Alabama at Birmingham as the Music Director of the Theatre Department. www.jonathankparks.com

Mike Brown (Bass) A diverse player, Mike has played with well-known improvisers Bill Frisell, Nate Wooley, Jack Wright, Ron Miles, and Fred Hess. In addition to playing for Theatre Aspen’s MainStage including Mamma Mia!and several local Denver bands, he can be heard playing on television and movie scores such as “The Mayo Clinic” and “The Vietnam War” by Ken Burns, A&E Networks, and Paramount Pictures “Up In the Air.” 

Nicole Patrick (Drums) is a percussionist and drummer living in Brooklyn. They are currently subbing on Broadway for the Tony Award winning Hell’s Kitchen on percussion. In 2022 they premiered the role of ‘Rockstar’, the on-stage percussionist, with Blue Man Group World Tour. Current projects: pop kiss (indie pop), Lily Talmers (folk), Alaara (experimental trio), Goldfeather (art-rock), Tanner Porter (chamber folk).

The 2025 Theatre Aspen Holiday Cabaret is generously underwritten by

Nancy Blank

Darlynn and Tom Fellman

Robin and Kenny Smith

Interested in hosting your work holiday party? Contact Lexi Minchow at  lexi@theatreaspen.org with questions!