Hometown Holiday

Four-years ago, J.R. Sullivan and his Hometown Holiday crew said farewell to the audiences that have enjoyed their holiday variety show in Rockford for 25 years. But the performers missed it as much as the audiences, so they're back on the J.R. Sullivan Stage at the Nordlof Center for one more show.

The 25th and final "Hometown Holiday" variety show takes place this weekend in Rockford. Those onstage and in the audience are reflecting on what the show…

Rockford native and New American Theater founder J.R. Sullivan says he conceived of his Hometown Holiday Show as a celebration of the season, and of his…

It may not look like a “winter wonderland” in northern Illinois right now, but it will SOUND like one this weekend in downtown Rockford. That’s because…

The 19th annual "Hometown Holiday" variety show returns to the Sullivan Theater in the Nordlof Center in Rockford on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December…