A Christmas Story

Written by Philip Grecian
Based upon A Christmas Story © 1983 Turner Entertainment, Co., distributed by Warner Bros., Written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd

Directed by John McCluggage


December 2–27, 2009

The only thing little Ralph Parker hopes to find under the tree is a Daisy Brand Red Ryder BB rifle. He doesn’t simply want it, he’s consumed with an aching desire for it. A deceptively dangerous playground dare, an unforgettable visit with a department store Santa and a bizarre, gaudy radio contest prize are among the vivid childhood memories told with warmth and a sleigh-load of laughs. Bring the whole family for a nostalgic, heartwarming kid’s-eye-view of the holidays.

Photo of Artistic Director Steven WoolfSteve's Take:
The movie adaptation of Shepherd's story has become a holiday cult classic, and audiences of all ages are going to fall in love with this new stage adaptation, with a full cast of characters and delicious quirky humor.


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