The cast of "A Christmas Story". Clockwise from bottom left: Georgiy Rhatushnyak (Randy), Brennan Cuff (The Old Man), Stefanie Stanley (Mother), Owen Scott (Ralphie). Photo: Emily Cooper.
This musical adaptation of the beloved holiday film offers a delightful journey into the world of Ralphie, an adventurous young dreamer in 1940’s America on a quest to receive the ultimate Christmas gift: the official BB gun of the heroic, baddie-defeating cowboy, Red Ryder. Foiled at every turn, Ralphie remains adamant in his plotting and planning to acquire his coveted gift come Christmas Day. Updated for the stage, the musical adaptation contains fresh surprises for fans of the film, while continuing to revisit its iconic scenes, including trips to Higbee’s downtown window displays, shopping for Christmas trees, and life lessons learned along the way (and, naturally, the leg lamp). The insightful coming-of-age tale presents a cheery, yet honest narrative of youth — and the common themes it shares with adulthood.
