For twenty years, audiences have gathered for an evening that feels less like a concert and more like the Christmas party everyone wishes they’d been invited to. One part country music revue, one part vintage holiday variety show, and one part joyful audience sing-along, the Spectacular is filled with classic carols, country Christmas favorites, forgotten seasonal gems, quirky originals, surprisingly consequential holiday trivia, improbable prizes, and enough laughter to keep winter at bay.
At the center of it all are Zara Bode and Emily Miller, two musicians whose extraordinary harmonies and effortless chemistry make everything look easy. Backed by their stellar band, they have spent two decades mastering a curious art: turning a room full of strangers into old friends before the final chorus.
There will be vintage finery, ribbon curls that defy both gravity and good judgment, songbooks for everyone, and just enough holiday pageantry to remind us that Christmas was never meant to be understated. The magic isn’t perfection—it’s participation. It’s the moment you realize you’ve stopped watching and started singing. It’s the laugh you didn’t know you needed, the harmony you didn’t know you could find, and the feeling that, somehow, a roomful of strangers has become a gathering of old friends.
Come find out why audiences have been saying it for twenty years: It’s just not Christmas without The Sweetback Sisters!
Show Date/Time:
Sunday, December 20th, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Doors at 3:30 pm
Ticket Prices:
VIP: $55.40 After Fees
Standard Reserved Seating: $33.85- $38.90 After Fees
Where/ How Tickets Can be Purchased:
Purchase online at any time of the day using the button on the top or bottom of the page.
You can also visit or call our box office at 413-584-9032 ext.105.
Box Office Hours are 3pm – 6pm, Tuesday – Friday.
Service fees are applied per ticket to ALL transactions, including purchases by phone and in person.
We understand how pricey going to the theater can be. As a non-profit entity, the Academy strives to keep the cost of our tickets as low as possible. The service and processing fees on each ticket sold support the maintenance and upkeep of our local gem of a historic theatre. We appreciate your support as we continue to provide convenient box office services and keep your community theater a vibrant venue!
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This event is participating in the Card to Culture Program! This performer will be offering 10 seats at a discounted price of $10 to any walk-up patrons with a valid EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare card. These tickets are only available at the door, before the show. Limit 4 tickets per cardholder per show. Tickets are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis. Find out more at: https://massculturalcouncil.org/organizations/card-to-culture/