Photo Flash: Phoenix Productions Presents A CHRISTMAS STORY
A new musical version of the classic movie comes to the stage for the holiday season. The story takes place in the 1940s in Indiana and focuses on a child named Ralphie, a daydreamer who spends his days counting down to Christmas. He wants a Red Ryder BB Gun, but as his parents and teachers warn him, "You'll shoot your eye out!" All of the movie's best-loved moments are here, including the Old Man's leg-shaped lamp, the tongue-on-a-flagpole scene, the bunny suit, the Santa slide and all of Ralphie's extravagant daydreams. It's a big Broadway musical, complete with dazzling dance numbers and gorgeous sets.
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival
Sept 25: Kick-off party w/ Thom Chambers Duo; 26: Ben Prestage, Harold Blanchard Trio, Johnny Mag Sax w/ Jillian Rockafort, Legendary JC's; 27:The Joe Oddo Orchette, featuring Gwen Gray, Mark Hodgson & Joe King, Toni & Joes, The Legends of Jazz & Blues w/ Bernie Lee, Bob Rose, Bill White & Barry James; NSB HS Jazz Band, Brazilian Breeze, Victor Wainwright & Rev. Billy Wirtz, Sybil Gage & Friends, Toni Bishop and the Pat D'aguanno Trio, Ray Guiser & Rob Dionne w/ the Cool Jams Rhythm Section, The Cook Trio, Thom Chambers, Debra Rider Quartet, Seth Rye, Joe Caruso Blues, Cook Trio; 28: Gus Simms, Stetson U. Big Band & Sid Blair.