The all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is coming to the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Dec. 7

BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – Audiences of all ages are invited to step into a world of holiday enchantment with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland for one performance at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this magical holiday extravaganza is filled with music, marvels, and merriment that will ignite the festive spirit in all who attend.  
 
Produced by TCG Entertainment, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland features awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and talented musicians and vocalists. The performers take audience members on a spectacular journey into a world of music, cirque, and wonder. With new costumes, music, and storylines, the all-new show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a sonic mix of timeless seasonal favorites.
 
“For 15 years, our beloved Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland has brought holiday joy to audiences across North America. We are so proud to celebrate our 15th anniversary tour with an all-new show that continues to bring an unforgettable, magical experience,” said Stephen Cook, president of TCG Entertainment and producer of Cirque Musica. “We look forward to many more seasons working with our talented team, venues, promoters, and partners to help make the holiday season come to life for audiences everywhere.”
 
Tickets for Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland start at $35 and are on sale now at www.TheMendelCenter.com/events.  
 
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is part of the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Discovery Series and funded in part by the Gast Young People’s Performance Endowment.
 
About Cirque Musica
Cirque Musica is one of the top cirque-style shows in the industry. Since its inception in 2010, the world-renowned cast has performed feats of grace, skill, and strength for audiences worldwide. The visually stunning masterpiece of artistic interpretations combines mesmerizing acrobatics and daredevil athleticism with the greatest music of all time. With its multiple productions including Cirque Musica Querida – The Official Celebration of Juan Grabiel, Cirque Musica Symphonic, Heroes and Villians, and more, Cirque Musica shows are groundbreaking productions guaranteed to thrill and captivate audiences of all ages. More information is available at www.CirqueMusica.com.
 
About TCG Entertainment
TCG Entertainment is a leading producer of creative content for live entertainment properties and touring productions. Owning multiple intellectual properties and partnering with top intellectual property holders and studios, TCG has generated decades worth of live family fun and entertainment. With a catalog of productions enjoyed by millions of audience members around the globe, TCG is the leading authority in providing brands a visionary, one-stop source for live touring and experiences. Current and past productions include DC Films in Concert, multiple productions of Cirque Musica, MasterChef Live, Rocky in Concert, A Night of Symphonic Rock, and more. www.TCGEnt.com.
 
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Mendel Center 2024-2025 Season Sponsors
Stage Side Sponsors: Sturgis Bank, TPC Technologies, White Space Events
Platinum Sponsor: CK Catering, Forte Coffee
Media Partners: 97.5 Y Country, 98.3 The Coast, The Herald Palladium, The Lake 95.7, MailMax, News/Talk 94.9 WSJM, Rock 107 WIRX, SuperHits 103.7
Preferred Partner Hotels: The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Hilton Garden Inn Benton Harbor/St. Joseph
Artistic Partners: Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Twin City Players
 
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About the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center
The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center raised the curtain on its first Mendel Center season performance in the fall of 1992. Since then, it has presented performances and guest speakers to more than half a million patrons in the 1,489-seat Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre. Grand Upton Hall, first opened in 1979 and fully renovated in 2019, is a 13,700-square-foot venue serving the community as the host site for meetings, banquets, trade shows, weddings, and other celebrations. The 229-seat Hanson Theatre, renovated in 2020, hosts numerous Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department performances, as well as a variety of Mendel Center and community events.  
 
The Mendel Center is 30 minutes from Niles and 40 minutes from the Kalamazoo and South Bend areas. It is located on the Lake Michigan College campus at 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan, one mile east of I-94 (Exit 30) and one mile west of the US 31 Bypass (exit 24). Its GPS mapping address is 1100 Yore Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI.