Rudolph Musical Soars into Raleigh This Holiday Season

In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Today it was announced the "most famous reindeer of all" from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage withRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (http://www.rudolphthemusical.com). Back by popular demand following last year's critically acclaimed and hugely successful inaugural tour, the world's most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas during three North American tours and two season-long sitting productions visiting 50 cities this holiday season.

Rudolph and friends will visit Raleigh's Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts,November 27-December 31, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and are available at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts box office, all Ticketmaster Outlets or DECPA Box Office, M-F 9a.m - 5:30p.m. or by visiting DukeEnergyCenterRaleigh.com.

"Because our inaugural run was so overwhelmingly popular, it was an easy decision to bring Rudolph and his friends back this year," says DECPA General Manager, Jim Lavery. "We were told by numerous patrons that they want to make this show part of their holiday family tradition and we are thrilled to accommodate those requests."

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical practically transports audience members into the television special as songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set design with projections, costumes and characters are brought to stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and loveable puppets help showcase the charming "roughness" from the television show's stop-motion effects. "We address all of the familiar story elements from the television special with a talented cast and puppeteers who help recreate the magic on stage," says Producing Partner Bob Penola.

The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?

The production will expand on its campaign benefiting PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center that launched in conjunction with the tour last year (more details will be announced).

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is produced locally in Raleigh by Broadway Series South.

For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.

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