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LEWISTON — “The Mike Willette Christmas Show,” with tradition as its theme, will offer an evening of song and dance for the entire family on Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Franco-American Heritage Center.

Special guests include Devin Dukes, who has performed such leading roles as Adele in “Die Fledermaus” with Maine Grand Opera, Musetta in “La Boheme” and Adele in “Die Fledermaus” with Longwood Opera.

Other guests are Kathy Haley, Deb Caron, David Greenham, Dennis Price, dancers, reindeer, Fifi the Christmas Firefly, Rudolph and, of course, Santa Claus.

Reminiscent of the Andy Williams and Perry Como shows of the 1960s and ’70s, “The Mike Willette Christmas Show “is filled with holiday decor and traditional songs, including “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Let It Snow” and “O Holy Night.”

Meaghan Ring will dance to “Angels We Have Heard On High” and the Elizabeth Hansen Dancers will perform to “Carol of the Bells,” as choreographed by Elizabeth Hansen.

David Greenham, producing director of Theater at Monmouth, and Dennis Price, company manager at TAM, will add some comedy to the evening that will end with the show’s signature presentation of “White Christmas.”

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Also performing will be Rebecca Soifer, Victoria Coplan, Annie Hazelton, Ella Henry, Katelyn Breton, Ella Boucher, Rhiannon Patrie, Kathleen Rae Dean, Emlyann Drumm, Erin Malone, Leah Fournier, Driia Dean, Jacquelyn Dean, Madison Raymond and Gabriella Kroeger.

The production crew includes Rita Goggin as stage manager; Paulee Willette, costume and production designer; Loretta Perry, associate costumer; David Holinger, sound designer; Richard Martin, lighting designer; and Willette, musical direction.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16, $14 for students and seniors. Call 689-2000 or visit www.francoamericanheritage.org. For more information, call 783-1585.

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