Trio of Holiday Shows to Play ZACH Theatre, Nov-Dec 2013

ZACH Theatre brings you a trio of holiday shows this season including the Austin Premiere of the charming one-man show, THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, the classic A CHRISTMAS STORY, and HOLIDAY HEROES, offering fun for all ages.

The Austin Premiere of THIS WONDERFUL LIFE<http://www.zachtheatre.org/show/this-wonderful-life> plays November 21- December 29 on the Whisenhunt stage, starring MARTIN BURKE of ZACH's The Santaland Diaries and Harvey. Based on the classic holiday film It's a Wonderful Life, Burke plays all 37 characters in Bedford Falls including "George Bailey" a la Jimmy Stewart, "Mary," "Clarence the Angel" and "Old Man Potter." This comical romp underscored with tender sweetness is a joyous gift for all ages! THIS WONDERFUL LIFE is written by STEVE MURRAY, and directed by RICHARD ROBICHAUX.

The Austin Premiere of A CHRISTMAS STORY<http://www.zachtheatre.org/show/christmas-story>plays November 27- December 29 at the Topfer Theatre. Based on the classic holiday film, young Ralphie and his quest for the Red Ryder B.B. Gun comes to delightful life on stage! Visions of pink bunny suits, tongues stuck on flagpoles, turkey-loving dogs and Pop's beloved fishnet leg lamp will make all your family's sugar-plum Christmas wishes come true. A CHRISTMAS STORY is based on the motion picture of the same name written by Jean Shepherd, LEIGH BROWN and BOB CLARK and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd anddirected by DAVE STEAKLEY.

ZACH's Family Series<http://www.zachtheatre.org/2013-2014-family-series> presents HOLIDAY HEROES<http://tickets.zachtheatre.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=1865>, guaranteed to delight families and children ages three and up, playing two shows on December 7 and 14 at 11 am on ZACH's Kleberg Stage. The popular and hilariously fun Holiday sing-along show created by SHAUN WAINWRIGHT-BRANIGAN and JEROME SCHOOLAR is in its 14th year! Our heroes, Ernie and Rufus are ready for the holidays when too much fun causes a raucous mix up of Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa. Celebrate the season with singing, laughter and seasonal cheer for all!

Tickets for ZACH's main stage shows are $25 to $70 available on-line at www.zachtheatre.org, by phone at 512-476-0541 ext. 1, or in person at the ZACH Theatre Box Office, in the Topfer Theatre, 202 South Lamar Blvd. (corner of Riverside Drive and South Lamar Blvd.) Monday through Saturday, 12 noon - 8 pm. ZACH Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Discounts are available for groups of 8 or more. Student Rush Tickets are $18 one hour before show time (with valid ID). ZACH's full bar opens 90 minutes prior to show time and remains open for one hour post-show. Performances are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2:30 pm.

Tickets to shows on ZACH Theatre's Family Series are $14 for youth and $16 for adults.

Special events in celebration of ZACH Theatre's Holiday shows include:

ZACH's GLBT Wilde Party:

- A CHRISTMAS STORY Wilde Party Thursday, December 26

Champagne Opening & Press Night:

- THIS WONDERFUL LIFE Opening Night Champagne Reception will take place post-show on Saturday, November 30

- A CHRISTMAS STORY Opening Night Champagne Reception will take place post-show on Thursday, December 5.

About ZACH Theatre: ZACH Theatre is Austin's leading professional producing theatre, employing more than 600 actors, musicians, and designers annually. Founded in 1932, ZACH is the longest running theatre company in Texas, and serves 95,000 adults and youth every year. ZACH creates its own nationally recognized plays and musicals that ignite the imagination, lift the spirit, and engage the community under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener. Now in its 80th year, ZACH continues to expand and engage with Austin, adding the new 420-seat, 32,000-square-foot Topfer Theatre to its performing arts campus, nearly doubling ZACH's capacity while retaining its hallmark intimate theatre-going experience. Visit www.zachtheatre.org for more information.

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