Jonathan Roumie and Matt Maher Open Advent at Carnegie Hall
Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in The Chosen, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Matt Maher share one stage on the first Sunday of Advent. Christmas songs, Scripture readings and stories, the True North Orchestra and Choir, and John Bolin's musical One Day, all in one evening at Carnegie Hall.
November 29 is the first Sunday of Advent, and Carnegie Hall marks it with a single performance. Jonathan Roumie, the actor best known for playing Jesus in The Chosen, joins Matt Maher, a Grammy-nominated Catholic singer-songwriter, for one night in the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.
There is one show only: Sunday, November 29, at 7 PM. True North Presents is the presenter. The building sits at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue in Midtown.
Tickets for the performance are sold through Ticketmaster. The card below opens the event page, where you pick seats and see current prices.
An Advent Evening with Matt Maher and Jonathan RoumieSunday, November 29, 2026, 7 PM. Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, 891 Seventh Avenue, New York.ticketmaster.evyy.netChristmas Songs, Scripture, and a 240-Voice Choir
Maher sings a set of his Christmas songs. Roumie brings Christmas readings, reflections and stories, telling the Christmas story through Scripture. The True North Orchestra and Choir play behind them.
The choir is big: 240 voices, with Broadway performers added to the cast. Maher writes music that churches sing every week, including Lord, I Need You and Your Grace Is Enough. Expect worship songs alongside the carols.
One Day, John Bolin's Christmas Musical, Closes the Night
The evening ends with One Day, a large-scale Christmas musical by composer John Bolin. It follows the story of salvation from Creation to the birth of Christ. Bolin conducts.
Roumie stays on stage for this part as the narrator. The announced cast has Amanda Jane Cooper, known for Wicked, as Mary and Carlos Santiago, seen on The Voice, as Joseph.
Getting Into Carnegie Hall
Take the subway to 57th Street / Seventh Avenue, a stop with an elevator. The hall is right there at the corner.
Small purses and backpacks are fine if they fit under your seat. Anything bigger than a standard backpack has to be checked, and every bag is inspected at the door. Coat check costs two dollars per item, and it is optional for coats and scarves.
Photos are allowed on phones only while nothing is happening on stage. Recording the performance is prohibited.
Who It Suits, and What to Wear
This is a faith-centered night: worship music, Scripture and a Nativity musical. It fits anyone who wants to begin Advent that way, alone or with family.
Carnegie Hall has no dress code. Come in whatever is comfortable.
Children are welcome, with an adult. Every child needs a ticket, infants included.
📍 Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 891 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street, New York, NY 10019.
Have an early dinner in Midtown, be in your seat before 7 PM, and let One Day carry you into the season.