Tuesday night we had our first family "holiday" outing of the season, attending the latest Broadway in Atlanta show to play at The Fox, A Christmas Story: The Musical. Based on the now classic 1983 movie (perhaps you've caught the annual 24-hour marathon Christmas Eve on TBS), the stage version is a lively remake, certain to please adults and kids of all ages.
All nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder® carbine 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (BB gun). Unfortunately whenever he mentions it, he's told, "You’ll shoot your eye out kid!” So Ralphie must spend the 25 days leading up to Christmas scheming ways to make his dream of owning a Red Ryder a reality. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish.
If you're familiar with the movie, then you'll get some good laughs out of the musical take on Mr. Parker's "major award" - the infamous leg lamp. "Ralphie to the Rescue" is an imagined hero sequence - just what MIGHT happen if Ralphie did own the Red Ryder. "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out" is a musical dance number featuring the teacher, Mrs. Shields, and her "students" - including one incredibly impressive tap dancer who had the entire audience cheering.
All nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder® carbine 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (BB gun). Unfortunately whenever he mentions it, he's told, "You’ll shoot your eye out kid!” So Ralphie must spend the 25 days leading up to Christmas scheming ways to make his dream of owning a Red Ryder a reality. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish.
If you're familiar with the movie, then you'll get some good laughs out of the musical take on Mr. Parker's "major award" - the infamous leg lamp. "Ralphie to the Rescue" is an imagined hero sequence - just what MIGHT happen if Ralphie did own the Red Ryder. "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out" is a musical dance number featuring the teacher, Mrs. Shields, and her "students" - including one incredibly impressive tap dancer who had the entire audience cheering.
I brought my 9 and 11-year-old boys to the show, and both thoroughly enjoyed it. Ironically my 11-year-old has been requesting a new BB gun. (He's been a little relentless too - just like Ralphie.) I suspect he'll use this show as ammunition to get his way (no pun intended - well, maybe a little one).
Start your holiday fun at The Fox Theatre this year by taking your family to see A Christmas Story: The Musical. Surprise your kids with a "Chinese Turkey" dinner to follow it up!
CLICK HERE for the official show website and to view a video preview too.
TICKETS
Tickets start at $33.50 and are available by visiting www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com/Christmas, calling 1-855-285-8499 or visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308). Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit www.bigleague.org or www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com.
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SHOWTIMES
The remaining performance schedule is as follows:
The remaining performance schedule is as follows:
Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Friday 8 p.m.
Saturday 2 p.m., 8 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
A Christmas Story, The Musical premiered on Broadway in 2012 and was a critical and commercial success. The musical was nominated for three TONY Awards® including Best New Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical. The Associated Press called A Christmas Story, The Musical “a joyous Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times wrote “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.”
A Christmas Story, The Musical features a festive and nostalgic holiday themed score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, with a book by Joseph Robinette, based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite.
BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA is part of The John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, under the supervision of John Gore (Owner & CEO). Current and past productions include On Your Feet!, Fiddler on the Roof, Shuffle Along, Beautiful, Finding Neverland, and Million Dollar Quartet.
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