RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL to Make First Flight to NYC This Winter

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL will make its New York City debut at the Theater at Madison Square Garden this holiday season.

The limited engagement begins Thursday, December 1, 2016 and runs through Sunday, December 18, 2016. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 8, 2016 at 10:00am ET and are available at the Madison Square Garden, Beacon Theatre and Radio City Music Hall box offices or online at thegarden.com.

In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Today it was announced the "most famous reindeer of all" from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage with RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL (www.rudolphthemusical.com). Back by popular demand following last year's critically acclaimed and hugely successful inaugural tour, the world's most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas during three North American tours visiting 50 cities this holiday season.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL practically transports audience members into the television special as songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set design with projections, costumes and characters are brought to stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and loveable puppets help showcase the charming "roughness" from the television show's stop-motion effects. In preparation for the New York City premiere, the show will be adding new flying elements and an enhanced set and scenic design to create an even more fantastic theater experience for Rudolph fans.

The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is produced by Right Angle Entertainment, Iconic Entertainment Studios and Premiere Producers LLC.

For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.