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Home for the Holidays 2025
Featuring Minnesota Native, Broadway & Hallmark’s Own, Laura Osnes
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN
Tickets: $60 Front / $45 Back | Only 450 seats!
Celebrate the Season with Broadway Star Power and Minnesota’s Brightest Rising Talents
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Step into a world of sparkling holiday magic as Broadway’s radiant leading lady and two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes returns to her home state for one dazzling, unforgettable night. Laura’s celebrated voice—heard on Broadway in Cinderella, Bonnie & Clyde, Anything Goes, and in Hallmark holiday movies—will fill the stillness of winter with warmth, wonder, and memories to last a lifetime.
Building Bridges Between Broadway and Our Community
The Home for the Holidays concert has been curated as a signature event for Stillwater, the St. Croix Valley, and the Twin Cities Metro, bringing together national artistry and local pride. The debut of Laura Osnes with St. Croix Valley Opera marks an extraordinary gift for the region. Recognized as one of Minnesota’s most distinguished Broadway stars, Laura’s participation exemplifies both SCVO’s commitment to presenting world-class talent and its mission to inspire through transformative performances.
As an anchor of SCVO’s holiday programming and future vision for the arts in the region, this concert serves a broader purpose—strengthening music and cultural engagement, connecting the community to the best in the performing arts, and celebrating the promise of emerging artists alongside revered professionals. SCVO’s dedication to making Stillwater a destination for high-caliber music and inclusive festive gatherings is reflected in every detail of Home for the Holidays.
This event is instrumental in forging lasting connections, fostering joy and shared tradition, and showcasing excellence that resonates with audiences of all ages. The holiday season in Stillwater is enriched and elevated by this collaboration, establishing a legacy for years to come and ensuring that the spirit of music and togetherness endures throughout the region.
Laura Osnes: Celebrated Broadway Talent Returns Home
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LAURA OSNES is a two-time Tony Award nominee for her indelible performances on Broadway in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Bonnie & Clyde. Other Broadway credits include Bandstand (streaming via Broadway On Demand), Anything Goes, South Pacific, and Grease, having won the role of Sandy on NBC’s reality talent competition, “You’re The One That I Want” at the age of 21. Osnes has charmed millions in eight Hallmark Channel and Great American Family movies and also guest-starred in Fosse/Verdon (FX), Six by Sondheim (HBO), Dynasty (CW), and Elementary (CBS). Her crystal clear and powerful soprano regularly graces symphony halls and cabaret venues around the globe, including filmed performances with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Live from Lincoln Center (PBS), A Capitol Fourth (PBS), and The Kennedy Center Honors (CBS). She has done voiceover work for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime), Team UmiZoomi (Nickelodeon), Chip Chilla (Bentkey), McDonald’s, and Subway. Since moving to Tennessee in 2021, Laura has written and released 12 original songs, including her debut EP “On The Other Side” and co-founded a film production company with her husband, Nathan Johnson. With a heart for teaching and equipping the next generation, they’ve launched an online theatrical masterclass platform for aspiring artists called STAGECRAFT. @lauraosnes
Laura Osnes
But the magic doesn’t stop there—this year’s concert proudly showcases the next generation of Minnesota’s stars:
Paige
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Paige Klemenhagen
A rising soprano and Stillwater native, Paige is turning heads across the region’s opera and musical theatre stages. Named a Triple Threat Award Finalist by the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight program, Paige has already performed in over forty musicals and a dozen operas—her resume includes credits in Britten’s Albert Herring, Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel, and Cerrone’s In a Grove. As she enters her senior year at Northwestern University, Paige is poised to enchant audiences with artistry beyond her years.
Elise Karlstad
A rapidly rising musical theatre performer, Elise is earning acclaim as a junior BFA Musical Theatre and Dance major with a Dance minor at Otterbein University in Ohio. Most recently seen as Urleen in Otterbein’s spring 2025 mainstage production of Footloose, Elise brings both vibrant stage presence and strong dance artistry to each role she inhabits. Her performance credits and dedication mark her as one of the region’s most promising new stars.
Elise
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The Holiday Concert of the Year
Join us for an evening where Broadway brilliance, heartfelt Minnesota pride, and the sparkle of tomorrow’s stars come together. Enjoy Laura Osnes’s breathtaking soprano, special solo numbers and duets from Paige and Elise, and classic seasonal favorites that will leave your heart aglow.
Secure your seats now—this event sells out fast!

BUY TICKETS HERE:
SCVO’s Home for the Holidays Concert:
A true celebration of local talent, community spirit, and world-class music in the heart of Stillwater. Make this your unforgettable festive tradition and welcome the new year with joy, hope, and artistry!
Follow us on Instagram: @SCVOpera | @LauraOsnes | @Paige_Klem | @Karlstad.Elise
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Presented by
St. Croix Valley Opera.
Brought to you in part by:
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St. Croix Valley Opera is Proud to Partner with Our New Affiliates:
"Home For The Holidays" is also presented in conjunction with STAGECRAFT, an online course platform that makes Broadway-level training accessible for aspiring musical theater artists everywhere. Learn practical tools, techniques, and insider tips on-demand, from pros and mentors who have paved the way, including Tony-nominee Laura Osnes (Cinderella), Matthew Morrison (Glee, Hairspray), Carrie Manolakos (Wicked), and vocal coach Andrew Byrne (The Singing Athlete). Stagecraft is passionate about equipping performers like you to grow your confidence, storytelling skills, vocal stamina, and creative purpose. Your spotlight is waiting... It's time to step into it.
Learn more on SCVO's Affiliates Page Here.
Celebrate the season and support local arts!
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Your ticket to Home for the Holidays helps fund SCVO’s 2026 programming through our Bridge to Growth 2025 Campaign.
Your ticket makes a difference—your donation makes an impact. Click the Bridge to Growth 2025 banner below to help SCVO bring more music, more voices, and more community to life in 2026.
SCVO & Hometown for the Holidays: Spread Hope!
This season, St. Croix Valley Opera is thrilled to join Hometown for the Holidays and Community Thread in supporting the Holiday Hope Toy Drive, making a difference for local children and families in need.
Exciting News for Concertgoers:
Planning to attend our Home for the Holidays Concert on December 20th at Trinity Lutheran Church? That’s the perfect time to give back! Trinity Lutheran Church is an official Holiday Hope drop-off location—just bring a new, unwrapped toy with you to the concert and help spread holiday cheer while enjoying an unforgettable evening of music.
As you stroll through the festivities in Downtown Stillwater or join us at any of the four themed weekends, remember:
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Shop Small Weekend: November 28–30
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Twinkle Weekend: December 4–7
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Candy Town Weekend: December 11–14
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Furry Friends Weekend: December 18–21
Every toy donated at these events or at our concert helps bring smiles to children in our St. Croix Valley community. For more about Holiday Hope or volunteer opportunities, visit communitythreadmn.org or call 651-439-7434.
Make your experience even more meaningful—celebrate the holidays with SCVO and share hope with a simple act of kindness!
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