Residents and visitors of Lancaster can celebrate the holiday season in a fresh way by attending "Illumination," a theater-in-the-round concert at Prima Theatre, 941 Wheatland Ave., Lancaster. "Illumination" will run from Friday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 23, with evening and matinee performances available.

The venue will be set for the season, with a piano at the heart of the room and hundreds of candles to add to the atmosphere. The concert was created by one of the founders of Prima, Mitch Nugent, and is directed by Joshua William Green.

"Illumination" features four singers from across the country performing renditions of holiday songs, accompanied by a cellist, guitarist, percussionist, and pianist. Nashville star Ali Murphy will be the pianist and will also serve as the project's music director. The show, which runs for one hour and 20 minutes, will include both familiar and new songs.

Prima Theatre, founded in 2010 by Mitch and Diana Nugent, aims to create fresh and exciting theatrical experiences. Over the years, Prima has presented performances with Tony and Grammy winners, and offers original shows and uniquely experiential concerts.

After receiving requests for the return of their most well-attended holiday production, Prima turned to Green to lead the project. Along with Murphy, the two have elevated the show to new heights, creating a musically invigorating experience for all ages.

Green, originally from Youngstown, Ohio, grew up performing in theater and trained in musical theater and dance at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York and Youngstown State University. He made Lancaster his home in the spring of 2021 after working at Prima in 2020.

Prima Theatre is located a few blocks from Franklin & Marshall College and offers free parking and comfortable seating. To learn more about Prima's entire season of productions or to rent the theater for an event, call 717-327-5124 or visit http://www.primatheatre.org.