Photo Coverage: First look at CATCO's THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER

The crew of a Great Lakes schooner risks everything to bring the Christmas spirit to German immigrants in Chicago homesick for their motherland during the late 19th century. Families and kids of all ages will be touched by this heartwarming musical that reveals the real meaning of Christmas. Includes songs such as "We All Have Songs," "Pass it On," "What is it About the Water?" and "Hardwater Sailor."

The Christmas Schooner is a co-production with CATCO and CATCO is KIDS. Book by John Reeger, music and lyrics by Julie Shannon. Directed by Joe Bishara & Kristen Upchurch, Music Director Quinton Jones. Cast includes: Karl (age 9) - Oscar Humbert, Gustav - Dennis Kohler, Alma - Liz Wheeler, Peter - Joe Bishara, Rudy, et al. - Ben Hartwig, Oskar, et al. - Nick Van Atta, Steve, et al. - William J Darby IV, Hans, et al. - Kenneth Hjortsberg, Karl (age 15)/Storyteller, Colin Sproule, Enid/Storyteller - Hannah Sayre, Olive, et al. - Natalie Szczerba, Kate, et al. - Julie Russell, Mary Claire/Storyteller - Katie Hjortsberg, Martha, et al. - Lisa Thoma, Storyteller - Lexi Kepling, Storyteller - Nicolas Brunet, Storyteller - Evelyn Strayer.

Performances are November 28th thru December 16th at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. For tickets or more information, visit: http://catco.org/shows/2018-2019/the-christmas-schooner

Check out a first look below!