Detroit is 3,302 miles from the North Pole. And although Santa’s sled was not made in The Motor City, the upcoming A Motown Christmas show that stops at Embassy Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16, is designed to get you in the mood for the most magical time of year. 

The powerful, family-oriented show combines Motown’s greatest hits with everyone’s favorite holiday classics. 

The songs are performed by The Motown All-Stars, a group assembled from the ranks of some of Motown’s most legendary groups, including Charles Franklin (Ali Woodson’s Temptations), Leon Franklin (The Miracles, The Contours, The Dramatics), and Danny Friendly (The Edsels), as well as Martha Reeves’ godson Antonio Dandridge and Glen Raby, former musical director of The Contours.

While the show won’t be televised, it will leave you with the vibe of an old-school Christmas special.