A Christmas Story: The Musical
By Joseph Robinette
A Christmas Story: The Musical is the Broadway musical based on the 1983 movie classic that runs round the clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s, the show follows 9 year old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts — an official Red Ryder air rifle. Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desire for the coveted BB gun. All the memorable scenes from the movie are in the show: Ralphie’s friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his younger brother, Randy, becoming immobilized in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; and more. The musical score ranges from gentle ballads to show stopping full ensemble numbers such as “A Major Award,” “Sticky Situation,” “Up on Santa’s Lap,” “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” and the iconic “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!”
Performance Dates
The performances are color coded:
White = lots of seats available
Yellow = a popular show
Red = few seats left
Black = Sold Out
Tickets are $25 for regular admission, and $20 for students and seniors.
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Director
Chuck GrigaitisCast
Jean Shepard: Scott Lyerly
Ralphie: Jack Ryan
Old Man: Todd Vickstrom
Mother: Paula Guilbault
Randy: Asher Lewis
Miss Shields: A Foley
Santa: Al Dano
Skut Farkus: Niklas Figueiredo
Grover Dill: Graham Liporto
Schwartz: Jacob Terlaje
Flick: Asher Wheaton
Mary Beth: Brynlee Killeen
Esther Jane: Gracie O'Connor
