A Christmas Story, the Musical at Straz Center for the Performing Arts - Carol Morsani Hall

America's #1 Christmas movie comes to Tampa Dec. 6-11 as a hilarious holiday musical. Based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd, A Christmas Story, The Musical! chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way towards the holiday gift of his dreams -- a Red Ryder Action Air Rifle BB Gun. ("You'll shoot your eye out kid!") A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa and a double-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between young Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Produced by the film's original Ralphie, Peter Billingsley, A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benji and Justin Paul, a hilarious book by Joseph Robinette. It's a perennial holiday classic that will entertain the whole family. For the official website, visit achristmasstorythemusical.com.

Authors

• Benj Pasek
• Bob Clark
• Jean Shepherd
• Joseph Robinette
• Justin Paul
• Leigh Brown
• Turner Entertainment Co.
• Warner Brothers

Tony Awards and Nominations for A Christmas Story, the Musical