As they have for 35 years now, families poured into Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 16, spreading out and filling about half of the available seats to sing, dance, cheer, see Santa—and hope to see their own faces on the jumbo screen. As they settled in with a free donut and ready to sing along to holiday favorites, the whole arena sparkled with blinking lights and bright eyes.
After a welcome from Miller family member Zane Miller, Emcee Jason Hewlett kept the show going for a night that delighted old-faithfuls and newcomers alike.
Accompaniment was provided by the West Valley Symphony of Utah directed by Donny Gilbert, and guest conductor Sterling Poulson kept everyone on beat. Every cellphone flashlight swayed in the air as guest performer Ryan Innes treated the crowd to soulful performances of “Silent Night” and “Hallelujah.” It was the most wonderful sing-along time of the year!
