About the Album: Ralphie Parker wants only one thing for Christmas: an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, A Christmas Story tells of Ralphie’s desperate quest to ensure that this most perfect of gifts ends up under his tree.
This timeless holiday tale began life, of course, in the mind of author, radio host, raconteur, and comic genius Jean Shepherd (1921–99). Based on his childhood in 1930s Indiana, Shepherd spun a series of tales that he either published as short stories, read for his radio audience, or presented live on the college circuit.
These stories were woven together by Shepherd, screenwriter Leigh Brown, and director Bob Clark into a screenplay for the 1983 MGM film A Christmas Story, starring Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, and Melinda Dillon. In its theatrical release, the film’s box office performance was only mediocre, but after Ted Turner purchased the MGM film library in 1986, the film found a new life on cable television. Beginning in the late 1980s and continuing through the 90s until today, A Christmas Story has steadily grown in popularity and now occupies the number one spot on several prominent lists of all-time favorite Christmas movies.
In 2010, this musical theater adaptation of the now-classic story premiered at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, featuring a book by veteran playwright Joseph Robinette and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. It’s a refreshing holiday portrait of a simpler time in America that captures every child’s holiday wonder with deliciously wicked wit, a nostalgic eye, and a heart of gold.
A Christmas Story, The Musical! is a Christmas present that audiences of all ages will be sure to embrace and cherish for generations to come.
Label: Masterworks Broadway
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards
by BWW Awards
- January 17, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Springer Opera House
by Russell Warne
- December 06, 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.
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Beef & Boards Brings Holiday Cheer & Charm
by The Marriage Matinee
- December 03, 2024
It’s Indiana at Christmastime. We all know what ancient VHS, dusty DVD, or TV holiday film special is ready to roll: A CHRISTMAS STORY. After all, it has everything you could ask for. A small town, a lovable family, snow, shenanigans, and heartwarming scenes. Now, imagine all of that plus music. Cue the sweet and silly production of A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL. It’s gracing the stage at Beef & Boards, and it makes a perfect addition to your holiday traditions.
The Springer Opera House Unveils Holiday Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- December 02, 2024
The Springer Opera House, Georgia's State Theatre, is ringing in the holiday season with two spectacular productions designed to delight audiences of all ages. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos/Video: A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Lexington Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron
- November 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!
Exclusive Photos: Jim Stanek, Jenn Gambatese, & More in A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron
- November 02, 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!
A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL Comes to Broadway On Main
by Stephi Wild
- October 15, 2024
.Broadway on Main will present an intimate and immersive production of the Broadway hit, A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL. Based on the beloved holiday classic of the same name, this hilarious and heartfelt musical runs November 15 through 24 at the intimate venue located at 597 Main Street in downtown East Haven.
Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild
- October 01, 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.
Interview: A Comforting Sabrina Sloan's Making Full Circles With A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Gil Kaan
- December 06, 2023
Next up at the Ahmanson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s A Christmas Story opening December 8, 2023 (with previews beginning December 5th). Matt Lenz directs the cast of Chris Carsten, Eric Petersen, Sabrina Sloan, Shelley Regner, Kai Edga, and Henry Witcher; with ensemble members Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Gabbie Fried, Andrew Ge, Juliane Godfrey, Julia Harnett, Michael James, Trent Mills, Kyle Montgomery, Gabriel Navarro, Jane Papageorge, Zeke Bernier, Addalie Burns, Jack Casey, Jordan Coates, Greta Rebecca Kleinman, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Emilie Ong, Izzy Pike, Jacob Pham and Charlie Stover. Sabrina took some time from her Mother-ing to answer a few of my queries.
Review: REVIEW: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Contemporary Theater Company
by Christopher Verleger
- December 05, 2022
Contemporary Theater Company kicks off the holiday season with its delightful, rollicking production of 'A Christmas Story,' based on the beloved 1983 film written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark, and adapted for the stage by Philip Grecian.
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