Perhaps in that reason was why everyone was brimming with such excitement this season. It was the perfect alignment of cheer for the season: a classic show, still early enough to audition for the roles, and the rumor that Princess Celestia herself was thinking of joining the stage. Can you imagine in? The sovereign of the Sun sharing a stage with you—a regular Joe—in front of all of Equestria? Now that was something to ring in the holiday season for!