Go Behind the Scenes with Kristin Chenoweth

Chenoweth brings her characteristic charm, style, faith and artistic prowess to Salt Lake City for an unforgettable night of Christmas celebration that was over a decade in the making.

“There were exactly three programs I watched on TV growing up: The Tabernacle Choir holiday specials, Miss America and the Tony® Awards. This Christmas concert is part of my history, part of my DNA, and it was a bucket list item of mine for a long time, so I am very honored and grateful for this experience.” - Kristin Chenoweth

Behind the Scenes with Kristin Chenoweth

Go Behind the Scenes with guest star Kristin Chenoweth.

“Kristin was on our radar to be a guest artist for our Christmas special for at least a decade, making this year’s program even that much more special for us,” said Mack Wilberg, music director of The Tabernacle Choir. “Not only is she one of the most versatile performers we’ve ever had grace our stage, but we were all just completely overwhelmed and charmed by the incredible energy, warmth and generosity that she brought to the production. We are thrilled that millions of viewers worldwide will be able to feel that this holiday season.” - Mack Wilberg, Music Director of The Tabernacle Choir

Christmas Magic with Chenoweth and the Choir

Kristin Chenoweth in a dark dress with accented flower designs stands in front of a blue background.

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Kristin Chenoweth singing with The Tabernacle Choir behind her.

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Kristin Chenoweth sings into a microphone amidst the female members of The Tabernacle Choir, who are all dressed in white with single-color scarves.

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Kristin Chenoweth sings in front of the organist and musicians holding jingle bells.

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Kristin smiles on stage in front of a microphone with violinists playing behind her.

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Mack Wilberg pulls Kristin up by the hands on stage as they joke around on stage.

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Kristin Chenoweth in a dark dress with accented flower designs holds a microphone and stands next to a large, wrapped present.

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Kristin Chenoweth dances in a red dress with a man in front of The Tabernacle Choir.

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Kristin Chenoweth sings into a microphone while facing The Tabernacle Choir.

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Musicians stand in the background while Mack Wilberg kisses Kristin Chenoweth on the cheek in front of them.

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Kristin Chenoweth smiles in front of a microphone on a stand with The Tabernacle Choir behind her.

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Mack Wilberg, Kristin Chenoweth and Ryan Murphy stand center stage with The Orchestra at Temple Square and The Tabernacle Choir behind them.

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About Kristin Chenoweth

Emmy® and Tony® Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 2009, she received an Emmy® Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Pushing Daisies.” In 1999, she won a Tony® Award for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and she was also nominated for her original role of Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked” in 2004. Chenoweth has been nominated for two Emmy® Awards and for a People’s Choice Award for her role on “Glee.” In 2009, she wrote an upliftingly candid, comedic chronicle of her life so far, “A Little Bit Wicked,” which debuted on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List. Chenoweth’s album, “The Art of Elegance,” debuted at #1 on Billboard®’s Current Jazz and Traditional Jazz charts, and #1 on Amazon’s Vocal Pop chart. Her latest album “For The Girls,” features guest artists Ariana Grande, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Hudson and Reba McEntire. To celebrate its release, Chenoweth will return to the Broadway stage this November in an eight-performance concert engagement. Upcoming, Chenoweth will star in the Hallmark Channel’s holiday film “A Christmas Love Story,” slated for December 2019 and the Netflix film “Holidate,” which will premiere in 2020.

Chenoweth formed a charity partnership with the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center (BAPAC) Foundation in her home state of Oklahoma, with whom she launched an annual Broadway Bootcamp in 2015. Chenoweth is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Master’s degree in Opera Performance. She is an inductee into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, as well as the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.