Experience the Cher'd Christmas Show: A San Diego Christmas Event Spectacular!
🎄🌟 Be a V.I.P. and Bask in the Holiday Glitz!🌟🎄
Indulge in an exclusive V.I.P. experience at the Cher'd Christmas Show. Gain early access, enjoy premier front-of-theater seating, receive a swag bag, and partake in a special pre-show meet & greet with San Diego’s own “Cher”, Debbra Sweet.
- V.I.P. Doors Open: 6:00 PM
- Pre-Show Meet & Greet: Begins at 6:00 PM
Feel the raw energy and emotion of live, sung (no lip-sync) Cher classics. Connect with other fans and immerse yourself in an experience that transcends a typical Christmas show. This isn't just a tribute to Cher; it's a homage to her timeless influence and the magic of Christmas.
General Admission: Doors open at 6:15 PM
🌟 Step into a Cher-Inspired Christmas Wonderland! 🌟
This December 12, 2026, light up your holiday season at the Bornemann Theatre, San Marcos, CA
The Cher'd Christmas Show isn't just a performance; it's a vibrant journey through Cher's iconic Christmas specials and her most beloved songs.
Step into the Magic of a Cher-inspired Christmas!
From resilience to strength, from courage to hope—Cher's timeless melodies have wrapped our hearts for over six decades. Her songs? They’re anthems of hope, strength, and sheer perseverance, guiding many through their darkest times.
Be with us Dec 12, 2026 as we light up the majestic Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos, CA. This isn’t just any show—it’s a journey, echoing the melodies of Cher from her classic TV Christmas specials.
EXPERIENCE the spectacle, the energy, the music—live, loud, and absolutely mesmerizing! A perfect setting for that dreamy date night, that epic girls' night out, or an unforgettable evening with the fam.
Ready for a night of shimmering costumes, unforgettable songs, and a tribute that reverberates Cher’s essence? Say YES to nostalgia, YES to epic performances, and YES to an evening you'll cherish! 
Timeless. Trailblazing. Strong. Bold. Daring. Energetic. Fascinating. Powerful. Dynamic.
Those are words used to describe the original Cher.
Cher is larger than life in more ways than one. She made her mark on the male-dominated music industry for the past five decades. Rightfully referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she is a tireless champion for social issues and women's rights–as well as the power of love, imagination, and taking risks.
INSPIRING. TRAILBLAZING. STRONG. BOLD. DARING. ENERGETIC. FASCINATING. POWERFUL. DYNAMIC.
Those are words used to describe Debbra Sweet. Debbra is a visionary trailblazer. A risk taker. She's also San Diego's own "Cher".
Triumphing over extreme trauma, she takes risks and has built her brand on innovation, inspiration and helping others go from "I Can't to I AM." A tireless champion for empowering others, she exudes the power of love, imagination, and tenacity. By day- she leads businesses to another level of success and growth. When Debbra becomes "CHER'D" it's a blend of the best of Cher & Debbra!
Each time Debbra takes center stage, she connects to you and INSPIRES YOU with her words, music and movement. Just when you think you've seen it all... there's always something new she'll WOW! and surprise you with!
KEVIN CAPACIA
Kevin is a professional keyboardist and drummer in the San Diego area. He works in many genres including pop, jazz, musical theater, and many others playing with various groups including High Tide Society, Moonlight Productions, and his band, Fistfights with Wolves, where he plays drums. Kevin has performed a variety of venues like Moonlight Amphitheater, SeaWorld, Music Box, House of Blues San Diego, and the Belly Up Tavern.
When not performing Kevin is writing music for media or teaching at his own studio, The Escondido Music and Art Company, where he teaches piano, drums, and composition.
Kevin is supporting Cher'd as a special guest keyboardist for the Cher'd Christmas Show.
BARRY BROWN
Barry Brown is a multi-instrumentalist who focuses on innovation in both his music and hi tech careers. He started playing piano at age 8, and has played keyboards, guitar and bass in a wide variety of performance and recording projects.
He is the Music Director and plays keyboards/guitar/vocals for Cher'd (the Debbra Sweet tribute to Cher), performs on bass/vocals in Santana Ways (tribute to Carlos Santana), and performs on guitar/vocals with the Johnny C band (an original music project).
In tech he works as a project manager/product owner and has been granted three patents for medication management systems. He loves to develop solutions for stage/performance, and has lately been honing his craft in songwriting and production.
ROGER FRIEND
Roger Friend's musical career spans over 4 decades of diverse experience. Touring in more than 100 countries, with elements of all origins has given him vast international musical experience. He is a high level, multi-faceted drummer and percussionist.
Roger's credits include: Performing with Tom Jones, ABBA, Tom Scott, The Rippingtons, Bamboo Forest, BB King, Steve Oliver, Dweezil Zappa and countless others.
He has played for Kings, Queens, 3 Presidents, a Pope and several other distinguished audiences. Winning 2 Grammy's and 2 Emmy's adds to the number of accolades he has achieved through his 40+ year career.
CHRIS YATES
Chris grew up in La Jolla listening to everything imaginable, from 60’s folk to Jimi Hendrix and beyond.
After initially studying classical guitar, he picked up the bass guitar at age 14 and found his passion in the bass lines of his heroes, Chris Squire, John Entwistle, and Carol Kaye, among others.
Chris currently enjoys playing Motown, funk, rock, and blues. As bassist/vocalist for the Cher’d Tribute band, he is excited and challenged to perform the diverse musical genres in Cher’s catalog, spanning many decades to include folk, disco, hard driving rock and ballads.
TRENA STEWARD
Music is more than a passion for Trena Steward—it’s a family legacy. Raised in a family with deep roots in the professional music industry, Trena brings generations of musical influence to her own career as a vocalist and recording artist.
Her musical background spans soul, funk, R&B, jazz, and blues, with professional connections to celebrated artists including Prince and Najee. Her documented recording credits include collaborations with electric violinist Noel Webb and soundtrack work for the Showtime film Business for Pleasure.
Trena has also shared the stage with acclaimed blues artist Earl Thomas and brought her vocal talents to CHER'D ICONS, celebrating the music of Chaka Khan.
With a rich musical heritage, seasoned performance experience, and a voice that crosses genres, Trena brings her own special sparkle to CHER'D Christmas LIVE! as the band celebrates Cher's greatest hits, holiday favorites, and the magic of the season.
JOY NEWBEGIN
Joy Newbegin is an accomplished singer, songwriter, dancer, and entertainer whose career spans national tours, musical theatre, and live concert performances. Her extensive credits include appearances at The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, Moonlight Amphitheatre, San Diego Civic Theatre, and Belly Up Tavern, along with productions of Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, West Side Story, CATS, White Christmas, and Legally Blonde. She has also toured nationally with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and performed professionally for SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and the San Diego Zoo.
A graduate of UC Irvine with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, Joy brings remarkable versatility to the stage. She performs as Agnetha in The Xceptional Tribute to ABBA and is a featured vocalist with Twilight Highway, an Americana vocal group represented on the Pacific Records artist roster. Beyond performing, Joy is an experienced choreographer and educator who shares her passion for the arts with the next generation. Her dynamic combination of vocal talent, theatrical experience, and engaging stage presence makes her a wonderful addition to CHER'D Christmas LIVE!
Raving Fan Reviews...
“OMG! Your voice is MESMERIZING!” -Anthony C.
“Your costumes are incredible! I heard you make them. Amazing! It's the whole package. The outfits, the hair, the voice, the moves, the music, the band. Truly top notch entertainment. ” - Celeste C.
About the Visionary
Debbra Sweet - a.k.a. "Cher'd"
Motivational Speaker. Award Winning Musician. Int’l NYT Best Selling Author. Leadership Visionary. Edutaining Keynote Concert Performer. STBI Survivor.
She’s a Trailblazer. Known as the “Queen of Courage.” ” The Rock Star of Resilience.” “The Goddess of Get It Done.”
She’s Bold. Artistic. Unorthodox. She Challenges the Status Quo. She WOW’s with substance & sensation. When you need to energize and deliver results – Sweet works with you in a way that is designed with intention to create the outcomes you desire.
She layers the structure with forward thinking, entrepreneurial, optimistic, sensory expressive ways that engage and connect quickly with you and leaves a lasting impression when you hear her speak, sing, perform.
