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‘Christmas in the City’ a hit

Posted 12/18/19

Reason for the season Mary, played by Sheena Meloni, and Joseph, played by Jimmy McKay, take to the stage during one of the weekend's performances of "e;Christmas in the City"e; at Praise Tabernacle. For more images and coverage of the show, turn to Page XX.

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‘Christmas in the City’ a hit

Reason for the season: Mary, played by Sheena Meloni, and Joseph, played by Jimmy McKay, take to the stage during one of the weekend’s performances of “Christmas in the City” at Praise Tabernacle.

Reason for the season: Mary, played by Sheena Meloni, and Joseph, played by Jimmy McKay, take to the stage during one of the weekend’s performances of “Christmas in the City” at Praise Tabernacle.

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

MAKING MUSIC: Linda Cantone of Cranston has been part of the Praise Tabernacle Ensemble for many years. She is pictured singing “Winter Wonderland” during the “Christmas in the City” performance along with the remainder of the Ensemble.

MAKING MUSIC: Linda Cantone of Cranston has been part of the Praise Tabernacle Ensemble for many years. She is pictured singing “Winter Wonderland” during the “Christmas in the City” performance along with the remainder of the Ensemble.

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

CAROL OF THE BELLS: Joanne Johnson and Ramona Brown sang “Carol of the Bells” along with other members of the Praise Tabernacle Ensemble during “Christmas in the City.”

CAROL OF THE BELLS: Joanne Johnson and Ramona Brown sang “Carol of the Bells” along with other members of the Praise Tabernacle Ensemble during “Christmas in the City.”

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

YOUNG STARS: Pictured are members of the Blast Kids doing a dance performance during “Christmas in the City.”

YOUNG STARS: Pictured are members of the Blast Kids doing a dance performance during “Christmas in the City.”

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

IN THE MANAGER: Joe Cantone Sr. amazed the audience at Praise Tabernacle’s “Christmas in the City” with his solo saxophone performance of “Away in a Manage” as Mary, played by Sheena Meloni, placed the baby Jesus in the manger.

IN THE MANAGER: Joe Cantone Sr. amazed the audience at Praise Tabernacle’s “Christmas in the City” with his solo saxophone performance of “Away in a Manage” as Mary, played by Sheena Meloni, placed the baby Jesus in the manger.

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, December 18, 2019 1:35 pm

Praise Tabernacle Church on Park Avenue held its annual Christmas musical show, titled “Christmas in the City,” over the weekend.
From an opening number featuring the entire cast singing “Christmas in the City” to the subtle saxophone performance by Joe Cantone Sr. with his rendition of “Away in a Manger,” the stage was constantly filled with dancing, singing and musicians.
Every performance was filled to capacity as generations of families gathered to enjoy the free community event.
On Saturday, a special sensory-friendly matinee show was held for the audience equipped with a calming room if needed.
In total, five shows were put on over the weekend. Praise Tabernacle Church has been performing Christmas musicals for more than 30 years.
(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

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