The Christmas Revels

The Christmas Revels Are A Changing Group Of Musical Performers Who Put On Seasonal Stage Performances In A Number Of American Cities. The Performances Involve Singing Dancing Recitals Theatrics Usually As Brief Skits Often Humorous And Usually Some Audience Participation All Appropriate To The Season. Performers Are Usually Local Often Non-Professional And Frequently Young. The Initial Performance Of The Christmas Revels Was Organized By John Langstaff And Took Place At Town Hall In New York NY In 1957. Langstaff And His Daughter Carol Langstaff Started Producing "The Christmas Revels" Again In Cambridge Massachusetts In 1971 At Harvard University's Sanders Theater. The Christmas Revels Are Produced And Managed By Revels Inc. Www.Revels.Org . The Christmas Revels Perform A Variety Of Traditional And Folk Music. There Are Now Shows Incorporating Traditional English Irish Early American And African-American Material Among Others. Revels Troupes Are Now Active In Ten Cities Across The United States And The Repertoire Has Expanded Beyond Season Christmas Performances To Encompass A Range Of Traditional And Folk Material. read less