Manheim Steamroller is returning to the area for two Christmas shows at the Performing Arts Center. (Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts center)

NEW PHILADELPHIA - The longest-running Christmas concert tour in entertainment history is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a stop in New Philadelphia

The Performing Arts Center will welcome Manheim Steamroller for two Christmas shows on Wednesday, December 18th. Shows are scheduled for 4 and 8 pm and feature the band performing all the chart-topping holiday hits from their debut Christmas album. 

PAC General Manager David Mitchell says they're excited for the return of this beloved holiday tradition. 

"We're thrilled that their 35th anniversary coincides with our 10th season as we continue our tradition of providing exceptional entertainment to the region."

Tickets for Mannheim Steamroller start at $48 and are on sale now at the Performing Arts Center box office, by calling 330-308-6400 and online at www.kent.edu/tusc/pac. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. 

The Performing Arts Center is located at 330 University Drive NE on the campus of Kent State Tuscarawas. Free parking is available for all shows. 

The Performing Arts Center's 2019-2020 Season is sponsored by Michael Taylor Insurance and Financial Incorporated, an Allstate Agency.

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT TUSCARAWAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER