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Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Springer Opera House
by Russell Warne - Dec 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA — A Christmas Story is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time. Though lesser known, the stage musical adaptation (with a script by Joseph Robinette and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul) is gaining a following. Over the past ten years, productions of the musical have proliferated, and it has even become an annual tradition for some theatre companies. The Springer Opera House is the latest group to mount A Christmas Story: The Musical, and though the production has a rocky start, it finds its legs in the end.

Photos: A CHRISTMAS STORY Lights Up Millbrook Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

This holiday season, Millbrook Playhouse invites audiences to rediscover the magic and humor of a timeless classic with A Christmas Story by Philip Grecian. See photos from the production.

Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!

Photos: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Beef & Boards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2024

The famous tale in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, is recreated on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre this holiday season as it presents A Christmas Story, The Musical. See photos here!

A CHRISTMAS STORY Will Screen at The McCoy Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

The McCoy Center will host a free screening of the holiday-season favorite A Christmas Story. Learn more about the film and find out how to attend the screening here!

Photos/Video: A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Lexington Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

The Lexington Theatre Company is bringing Broadway and Rising Stars to the stage with A Christmas Story, led by Wayne Bryan, Brance Cornelius, Lee Harrington, and Cecilia Snow. See photos and video from the production here!

A CHRISTMAS STORY Comes to Hill County Community Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

The Hill Country Community Theatre has announced its festive holiday production of A Christmas Story, running weekends this December. Learn more here!

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Twin Lakes Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 21, 2024

Believe it or not, I have never really seen the movie A CHRISTMAS STORY. Sure, I’ve heard ‘you’ll shoot your eye out’, I’m familiar with the kid sticking his tongue on the frozen pole, and I’ve seen the leg lamp, but I have never sat down and watched the movie. So, my real introduction to this Christmas classic was at the Twin Lakes Playhouse, 600 West Sixth Street, in Mountain Home, Sunday, Nov. 10.

Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. Check out the cast as they perform 'Sticky Situation' in the video here!

A CHRISTMAS STORY Comes to Theatrical Outfit This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

 Theatrical Outfit has announced the return engagement of A CHRISTMAS STORY – on stage November 20 – December24, 2024 at Theatrical Outfit in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.

Exclusive Photos: Jim Stanek, Jenn Gambatese, & More in A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn. Check out an exclusive look at the production in the photos here!

Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn.

VIOLET & ME Comes to Connecticut This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024

Locally-based Emmy-awarding winning artist Dorothy Lyman brings her heartfelt and honest solo play, Violent and Me: A Mama-logue, to Washington, CT as a special fundraiser for Connecticut Theatre Exchange (CTX). 

VIDEO: First Look At 'Just Like That' From A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL At Center Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2023

Check out video of Sabrina Sloan performing 'Just Like That' from 'A Christmas Story, The Musical', playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles through December 31.

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Ahmanson
by Evan Henerson - Dec 18, 2023

Lenz’s production is solid family stuff, a little bit cock-eyed, and easy on the treacle. Knowledge of the original movie is by no means a prerequisite to enjoyment of ACS: TM. If you’re craving certain iconic moments from the movie, rest assured you’ll find them, possibly even amped up or with a musical number built around them.

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY Continues the Marathon at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Greg Kerestan - Dec 14, 2023

It's back! Just last year I made the prediction that Philip Grecian's A Christmas Story: The Play would become a yearly staple, becoming the Christmas equivalent of Rocky Horror. To my delight, I was correct. Distinct from the more popular but more sentimentalized musical version by Pasek and Paul, Grecian's play version amplifies the farcical qualities and kid-brain surrealism of Jean Shepherd's memoirs into a fast, funny and chaotic offering. It may run two and a half hours, but this one flies by like a ninety minute movie without commercials.

Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives For DEATHTRAP by Ira Levin
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its winter play, DEATHtrap, a murder mystery by Ira Levin. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from January 19 through January 28.

St. Louis Rep's It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Leads BroadwayWorld's Holiday Guide: Must-See Central US Shows
by Team BWW - Dec 8, 2023

As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our central US picks!

Royal Players To Present A CHRISTMAS STORY, December 7- 17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2023

A Christmas Story, written by Phillip Grecian and directed by Matthew Burns, comes to the Royal Theatre at 111 S. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas December 7-17th. 

Cast Set for ELF at Algonquin Arts Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

Algonquin Arts Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for sold-out run of ELF: The Musical.