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CHRISTMAS WITH NEEL PATRICK (2025)
Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7:30 PM
The Simpsonville Arts CenterHartworks Theatrics proudly presents the fifth chapter of the Christmas with Neel Patrick concert series, as Neel Patrick Edwards returns to the Simpsonville Arts Center for an evening of festive music and heartfelt tradition.
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Christmas with Neel Patrick
CHRISTMAS WITH NEEL PATRICK | December 19th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Friday, December 19th, 2025
The Simpsonville Arts Center AuditoriumUpstate theatre performer Neel Patrick Edwards returns to the beautiful Simpsonville Arts Center for his annual Christmas concert on Friday, December 19th, 2025. Celebrate the magic of the season with an intimately sophisticated evening of timeless holiday classics. With the incredible Lance Bastian once again on piano and a live band bringing the music to life, this one-night-only event promises to be an unforgettable way to savor the spirit of the holidays. This special night marks Neel Patrick’s fifth overall Christmas special—and the third presented by Hartworks Theatrics on the SAC stage.Additional information to be announced!
Photo by Christopher Burkard
Christmas Memories
SING ME A MEMORY: A Season of Favorites
OPENING IN LATE AUGUST
As we mark the fifth chapter in the Christmas with Neel Patrick concert series, I want to make this one extra special by including you!This year, I’m inviting friends, family, and all of you who have made these shows part of your Christmas tradition to share their favorite Christmas song and what it means to you. Is there a carol that reminds you of home or a jazzy tune that you always turn on when decorating the Christmas tree? A country deep cut or treasured hymn that brings you peace and joy?Submit your song, your name, and a short memory or story behind it, and we'll select a few of our favorites to perform live during the concert, making your stories and memories a part of the show!It'll be a special way of saying THANK YOU for five magical Christmas seasons of music and memories!
The Theatre
The Simpsonville Arts Center
110 Academy St. Simpsonville, SC 29681
Performers
| Neel Patrick Edwards | Headlining Vocalist |
| Lance Bastian | Accompanist |
| Wil Johnson | Band Member |
| Mollie Wheeler | Cast Member |
Additional names to be announced!
About Hartworks
Hartworks Theatrics (affectionately known as “Hartworks”) is a nonprofit arts organization based in the Upstate of South Carolina. We focus on producing intimate, high-quality performances—primarily cabarets and concerts—creating a creative space where local talent can thrive and the community can experience the arts in new and exciting ways.Our productions currently take place at The Simpsonville Arts Center in Downtown Simpsonville, South Carolina. While we plan to grow into small-scale theatrical productions, we’ve become best known for our annual Christmas cabarets, complete with a live band and plenty of holiday spirit.
Key People
Neel Patrick Edwards
Founder / Executive Director
Email: [email protected]Advisory Board
Nancy Burkard, Community Leader/Performer
Susan Hawkins, Retiree
Jonathan Kilpatrick, Theatre Educator
Mollie Wheeler, Elementary Educator
Non-Profit Transparency
Hartworks Theatrics is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, proudly recognized with a Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid.
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WAYS TO SUPPORT HARTWORKS
If you’re looking to support Hartworks but prefer not to become a sponsor or advertise, consider making a one-time (or regular) contribution as one of our HARTful Patrons through our Box Office! Thank you for your support!
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, Hartworks Theatrics relies on the generosity of donors, sponsors, and advertisers to bring quality artistic events to our community. We offer a variety of ways for individuals and businesses to support our mission:
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