Sugar & Booze with Ana Gasteyer

The Long Beach Symphony Pops presents Sugar & Booze with Ana Gasteyer at the Long Beach Arena at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on Saturday, December 19, 2026 — a festive holiday jazz and swing evening with acclaimed Saturday Night Live alum and Broadway star Ana Gasteyer. Susie Benchasil Seiter, ConductorAna Gasteyer, Vocals Ana Gasteyer, the acclaimed Saturday Night Live alum and Broadway star, brings her festive Sugar & Booze holiday jazz and swing concert to the Long Beach Symphony Pops Series. Come to the Long Beach Symphony Pops and bring your own Sugar and Booze for a uniquely festive and hilarious holiday evening. Gasteyer has brilliant comedic chops — and she can also bring down the house with her amazing singing voice. Outside of her years performing in SNL's Studio 8H, Gasteyer is no stranger to the stage. She's defied gravity portraying Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway and recently wrapped another Broadway run playing Queen Aggravain in the revival of Once Upon a Mattress. Gasteyer's 2019 Christmas album, Sugar & Booze, is filled with seasonal standards and original tunes like the album's lively title track. In the merry musical performance, Gasteyer is accompanied by a chic backup band as she brings the joyful jazz number to life, crooning about the sweet treats and adult beverages that keep her smiling through the stressful holiday season. "We set out to make a new holiday album with a throwback feel. This album is a nod to the swing sound of the '50s and '60s but with a modern twist," said Gasteyer. "It is festive, with a full-bodied sound, that I hope makes people feel joyful, jolly and gay. I love records from the late '50s and early '60s that never scrimped on sound." "That's hard to do in this day and age, but we sought arrangements that utilized a proper band, including horn and percussion and created as full and lush a sound," she continued. "The holidays are also the one time of year we can let it rip, so we wanted to make a record that was terrific, fun, and celebratory!" Subscribe to Long Beach Symphony's Pops Series & Save The Long Beach Symphony Pops Series features five high-energy orchestral concerts each season at the Long Beach Arena, transforming the space into a lively and immersive musical celebration — blending beloved hits, party vibes, audience-friendly music, and an unforgettable live experience. With a festive, relaxed atmosphere that encourages creativity and connection, Pops concerts pair iconic artists with symphonic power, creating an evening that is social, spirited, and one of a kind. Enjoy stadium or table seating, dancing floors, and a welcoming concert atmosphere where picnics and libations are encouraged. Concerts begin at 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM for the full Pops experience. Bring picnic baskets, beverages, décor, and dancing shoes, and enjoy time with friends as the Arena comes alive. You may also have dinner brought to your table by pre-ordering from our approved restaurants! SUBSCRIBE & SAVE