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Megan Hilty will not perform Dec. 19 - 20, Dec. 21 at 2pm, Dec. 27 at 2pm, Jan. 3 at 2pm, and Jan. 6. Hilty's final performance will be Jan. 11, 2026. Jennifer Simard will not perform Jan. 6 - 11.