A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL Comes to Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, 11/20-12/20
By: BWW News Desk Nov. 13, 2015
This play is filled with the nostalgic moments you cherish: a major award, a tongue-stuck-on-a-flagpole, the Santa slide, the pink bunny suit and of course, the OFFICIAL RED RYDER Carbine Action Two Hundred Shot Range Air Rifle (with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time). Based on the popular holiday movie, A Christmas Story, Ralphie Parker takes the audience on a hilarious and extravagant journey fueled by his daydreams.
"The movie is a tradition in many households." says community relations director, Nancy Brozek. "The story resonates because it is filled with the joys of childhood; a time when days are fueled by hopes, dreams and just simply believing. West Michigan families who see this Tony-nominated Best Musical are in for a magical experience that will not soon be forgotten."
Executive and artistic director Bruce Tinker agrees, "This show has it all: from flashy production numbers to heartfelt ballads, and of course dancing lamps. It is very funny, but also wonderfully poignant. We know what it is like to be that desperately hopeful child or the desperately frazzled adult trying to create memories and honor traditions like we do at no other time of the year."
A Christmas Story, the Musical, runs from November 20 - December 20, with special Thanksgiving pricing for the November 25th and 26th performances. Ticket Prices: $18 - $35. For information on the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre or to purchase tickets, call 616-222-6650 or visit www.GRCT.org.
CAST LIST:
Jean Shepherd Bart Sumner
The Parker Family:
Mother Chris Koorndyk
Randy Benjamin Lowen
Ralphie Alex Sullivan
The Old Man David Duiven
Ralphie's Classmates:
Schwartz Nick Altena
Flick Zach Klooster
Esther Jane Ashley Isenhoff
Mary Beth Ashlyn Fitch
Nancy Julie Lauer*
Mary Mia Brown*
Peggy Sophia McIntosh*
Shirley Makhyli Simpson
Dwayne Logan Rittenhouse*
Other Noted Residents of Hohman, IN:
Scut Farkus Will Korest*
Grover Dill William Mathias
Ms. Shields/Resident Aimee Workman
Santa/Resident Brian Lauer
Resident, Female Head Elf Sara Crockett*
Resident, Head Male Elf Shane German*
Flick's Mother, Elf Katie DeVries*
Resident, Delivery, Elf Joshua Carter
Resident, Doctor, Elf Titus Hankins*
Resident, Elf Mieke Moll
Resident, Fireman Manny Phillips*
Resident, School Nurse, Elf Ally Rzesa*
Resident, Delivery, Policeman Liam Tichelaar
Resident, Elf Alyssa Veldman*
The Host Dylan Pham*
*-First production at Civic Theatre
GRTC is committed to enhancing the cultural life of West Michigan by creating opportunities for people to enjoy live theatre performances using community artists, and to provide access to a comprehensive theatre arts education program for all ages. Go to www.grct.org for more.
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