Rufus and Martha Wainwright will again celebrate the holidays in NYC with their “A Not So Silent Night” show, happening at Town Hall on December 22. Guests for 2023 include Emmylou Harris, Sean Lennon, Norah Jones, the Wainwright’s dad Loudon, and their half-sister Lucy Wainwright Roche, with more to be announced. “I am utterly excited to bring our holiday concert back to New York City after a hiatus of almost 5 years,” Rufus says. “These shows very much reflect who Martha and I are as artists and a family, slightly messy but incredibly powerful and emotional, festive, and fun. The Town Hall is one of my favorite venues to perform in. So many Greats have graced the stage, and it is a place that my mother Kate worshipped.”
“These Christmas shows, conceived of over 25 years ago by our mum, have BECOME our Christmas!,” Martha adds. “There’s always a slight annoyance (and dread?) as we start preparing in June but by the time the show starts all the holiday magic in the world shows up on stage and the importance (and wonderful ridiculousness) of the holiday season is revealed. Most apparent though is the love and music that reigns.”
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 6 at noon ET, with a presale happening now. Proceeds go to the Kate McGarrigle Foundation for Sarcoma Research.
