BLOOMINGTON — Constellation Stage & Screen is bringing the energy of late-night television to the live theater this December with The ConstelLate Show: Holiday Special, running December 17–27 at the Waldron Firebay.
Hosted by Chad Rabinovitz, the original late-night talk show features live interviews, music, comedy, games, and appearances by local celebrities. Styled like a genuine television broadcast—complete with commercial breaks and a “network feed” displayed on screens throughout the theater—each performance offers a uniquely Bloomington take on the late-night format.
Originally created in 2023 to unveil Constellation’s five-year strategic plan and later reprised for its annual Season Announcement Parties, the show is expanding for this limited holiday run. Every performance will feature a brand-new lineup of three special guests from the community, including Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson and New York Times bestselling author Craig Fehrman. Guests will discuss local happenings, showcase talents, and lead live demonstrations ranging from cooking and science experiments to live animal appearances.
Rabinovitz will be joined onstage by musical co-host Jonah Broscow, an Indiana University senior in Music Directing, Songwriting, and Performance who previously appeared in Constellation’s Next to Normal and The King’s Wife. Broscow will perform the show’s theme song, holiday classics, and live underscoring. Before each performance, stand-up comedian Ethan Hamilton will serve as the warm-up comic. Following the show, ticket holders will receive a digital link to watch their episode from home, along with access to a full catalog of every holiday special episode.
Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market
In conjunction with the performances, Constellation is transforming the Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut St.) into a festive Winter Wonderland. Visitors can enjoy holiday displays, a hot cocoa bar, and hands-on family activities. Additionally, Constellation’s second annual Holiday Market will run from Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 27, showcasing handmade goods, artwork, and merchandise from local artisans.
Ticket Information
The ConstelLate Show: Holiday Special runs December 17–27 at the Waldron Firebay. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online through Constellation’s website, by calling the box office at (812) 336-9300 (Monday–Friday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.), or in person at 122 S. Walnut St. (Wednesday–Friday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.).
