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A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL!, Which Debuted at KC Rep, Earns 2013 Tony Nominations

Christmas arrived early this year for Kansas City Repertory Theatre. A Christmas Story, The Musical!, which had its world premiere at the Rep in 2009, today was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL! Begins Play Holiday Engagement at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Tonight, 11/5

Christmas Story, The Musical! will arrive on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre just in time for the 2012 holiday season. The producers have announced that the new musical, based on the 1983 movie perennial, will play tonight, November 5 - December 30 holiday engagement. Opening night is Monday, November 19.
2012 Equity Jeff Award Nominations Announced

The Jeff Awards Committee announced 197 nominations in 34 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions, which opened between August 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012. The Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 118 Equity productions offered by 55 producing organizations. From these openings, 96 productions were 'Jeff Recommended,' which made them eligible for award nominations.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's FOLLIES, Goodman Theatre Lead Jeff Awards Equity Nominations

The Jeff Awards Committee today announced 197 nominations in 34 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions, which opened between August 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012. The Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 118 Equity productions offered by 55 producing organizations. From these openings, 96 productions were 'Jeff Recommended,' which made them eligible for award nominations.
A CHRISTMAS STORY, The Musical! to Play Lunt-Fontanne for 2012 Holidays

Christmas Story, The Musical! will arrive on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre just in time for the 2012 holiday season. The producers have announced that the new musical, based on the 1983 movie perennial, will play a November 5 - December 30 holiday engagement. Opening night is Monday, November 19.
Broadway-Bound A CHRISTMAS STORY to Hold Open Call for Children, 6/16

As A Christmas Story, The Musical! prepares for a Broadway engagement this holiday season, the show's producers have announced that they will begin their search for young actors. An open audition for children between the ages of 8-13 will be held on Saturday June 16, 2012 at Pearl Studios (500 8th Avenue, 12th floor). Registration begins at 11:30AM with auditions from 12:00-5:00PM.
Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS STORY Celebrates Opening Night!

On Wednesday, December 14, A Christmas Story, The Musical! celebrated its opening night at Chicago's legendary Chicago Theatre with producer Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, there to cheer the company on. Check out photos from opening night below!
TV: A CHRISTMAS STORY On Tour - Performance Highlights!

Want to see tour highlights from A CHRISTMAS STORY, The Musical? Click below for the show's official montage!
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Bette Midler's production of the Tony Award® winning hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT will perform a medley of dance-floor hits featuring a cast of 23 on the 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, aired nationally on NBC on Thursday morning, November 24 in the 9:30am half hour.
Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS STORY Launches National Tour

On November 8th, A Christmas Story, The Musical! launched its National Tour at The Hershey Theatre in Hershey, PA. America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as hilarious holiday musical featuring a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown, The Wedding Singer) will direct the production with Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow, Follies, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) choreographing. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Launches National Tour in Hershey

This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Tour Launches Tomorrow at Hershey Theatre

On November 8th, A Christmas Story, The Musical! launches its National Tour at The Hershey Theatre in Hershey, PA. America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as hilarious holiday musical featuring a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown, The Wedding Singer) will direct the production with Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow, Follies, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) choreographing. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.
Tasti D-Lite Introduces PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Inspired Flavor!

The Tony Award winning smash hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, produced by 'The Divine Miss M' Bette Midler, knows how to give people a good time - inside the theater and out! First there were the delicious Magnolia cupcakes, and now every New Yorker's favorite frozen treat, Tasti D-Lite, will reveal a brand new flavor inspired by PRISCILLA - 'DIVABERRY by Priscilla.' The new flavor will debut at the Times Square Tasti D-Lite (1588 Broadway) on Tuesday, November 1, and will be available exclusively at that location every Tuesday throughout November. There will also be an in-store raffle during the month to win two tickets to PRISCILLA and a Tasti Treat Card. Additionally, PRISCILLA ticket-holders will receive $1.00 off any Tasti D-Lite treat (including DIVABERRY by Priscilla) by showing their ticket (offer valid 11/01/11-11/30/11 at Times Square location only).
Pasek & Paul of A CHRISTMAS STORY Win Songwriter's Fellowship Award

The producers of A Christmas Story, The Musical! congratulate their composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul on receiving the 2011 Songwriter's Fellowship Award.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Announces Australian Outback Getaway Contest

Get out your most fabulous frock and put on that bedazzled thinking cap! The Tony Award winning smash hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, produced by 'The Divine Miss M' Bette Midler, will host an exclusive trivia contest with NBC 4 New York's 'Meg-A-Phone' on Saturday, October 22, 2011 between 9-10AM. Five finalists will each win a pair of tickets to PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on Broadway. The grand prize winner will receive round-trip travel from New York to famed Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia's Northern Territory - the setting for the Broadway show; hotel accommodations for five nights; and a touring itinerary for the trip, including some of Australia's most iconic landmark destinations such as Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kings Canyon and Alice Springs. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the most successful Australian musical of all time, and the lucky grand prize winner will get to experience first-hand many of the landmarks visited in the show.
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured on CURTAIN UP!

Broadway's Tony Award winning hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL kicked off PIX-11's 'Curtain Up!' Broadway week series with an exclusive behind the scenes television segment this morning. PIX11 host Tamsen Fadal went backstage at the Palace Theatre to visit Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon, took a tour of Priscilla's Tony Award winning costumes, spoke with star Will Swenson in the middle of Times Square and went behind the hit music of the show with 'Divas' Anastacia McCleskey and Ashley Spencer. Click below to check it out!
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Kick Off PIX-11's CURTAIN UP, 8/22

Broadway's Tony Award winning hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will kick off PIX-11's 'Curtain Up!' Broadway week series with an exclusive behind the scenes television segment on Monday morning, August 22 in the 8:30am half hour (approximately 8:45am).
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Divas Perform on WCBS FM

Broadway's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT 'Divas' Jacqueline B. Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey and Ashley Spencer visited WCBS FM 101.1 radio host Bob Shannon in the studio to belt out a medley of dance floor favorite hit songs from the Tony Award winning smash musical tomorrow, Thursday, August 18 to kick off 'Divas of Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame' Thursday. Click below to check out the performance!
STAGE TUBE: Inside the PRISCILLA Photo Shoot with Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon, and Will Swenson!!

Bette Midler proudly presents the most outrageously fun musical on Broadway, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! This spectacular show tells the story of three best friends on the wildest road trip ever. With over 500 dazzling costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including 'It's Raining Men' and 'I Will Survive,' PRISCILLA promises the two happiest hours on Broadway! In the video below, go behind the cenes of a photo shoot with the stars of the show, Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon, and Will Swenson!
Nat'l Tour Of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL! Invites Kids To Audition Online

As A Christmas Story, The Musical! prepares to launch a five-city national tour for the 2011 holiday season, the show's producers, including Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, take their search for talented children to the internet.

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