Walnut Street Theatre Brings Back Nostalgic Holiday Cheer with 'A Christmas Story: The Musical'
As the holiday season is upon us, Walnut Street Theatre is gearing up to bring back a nostalgic tale that will transport audiences of all ages to 1940s Indiana. "A Christmas Story: The Musical" begins its run on November 18th, offering early previews before officially opening on November 26th and running through January 4th.
The musical tells the story of Ralphie Parker, a young boy's relentless quest for the perfect Christmas gift - a Red Ryder BB gun. The show features all the iconic moments from the beloved movie, including the infamous leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, flagpole dare, and Santa's department-store visit. However, it also adds a playful score with big group numbers and daydream scenes that bring Ralphie's imagination to life.
Two talented young actors, Tyler Jai Knowles of Red Hill and Raphael Sommer of Merion, will share the lead role of Ralphie, while a diverse cast of local performers will join them on stage throughout the production. This engaging story is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its nostalgic charm.
To make this holiday experience more accessible, Walnut Street Theatre has scheduled several inclusive shows. On November 30th, open captioning will be available, followed by an audio description performance on December 11th and ASL interpretation on January 2nd. Additionally, a special Kids Night performance is planned for December 2nd, allowing children to attend the show for free with a paid adult ticket.
Tickets are now available at WalnutStreetTheatre.org or by calling 215-574-3550. Don't miss this heartwarming holiday treat that will leave you feeling merry and bright.
As the holiday season is upon us, Walnut Street Theatre is gearing up to bring back a nostalgic tale that will transport audiences of all ages to 1940s Indiana. "A Christmas Story: The Musical" begins its run on November 18th, offering early previews before officially opening on November 26th and running through January 4th.
The musical tells the story of Ralphie Parker, a young boy's relentless quest for the perfect Christmas gift - a Red Ryder BB gun. The show features all the iconic moments from the beloved movie, including the infamous leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, flagpole dare, and Santa's department-store visit. However, it also adds a playful score with big group numbers and daydream scenes that bring Ralphie's imagination to life.
Two talented young actors, Tyler Jai Knowles of Red Hill and Raphael Sommer of Merion, will share the lead role of Ralphie, while a diverse cast of local performers will join them on stage throughout the production. This engaging story is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its nostalgic charm.
To make this holiday experience more accessible, Walnut Street Theatre has scheduled several inclusive shows. On November 30th, open captioning will be available, followed by an audio description performance on December 11th and ASL interpretation on January 2nd. Additionally, a special Kids Night performance is planned for December 2nd, allowing children to attend the show for free with a paid adult ticket.
Tickets are now available at WalnutStreetTheatre.org or by calling 215-574-3550. Don't miss this heartwarming holiday treat that will leave you feeling merry and bright.
now as an adult im a total sucker for nostalgic stuff and i can already imagine how magical it must be on stage with the iconic moments & catchy tunes 
i love a good nostalgic story and the idea of it coming back as a musical is genius 
anyone else have fond memories of watching "A Christmas Story" as a kid? 
i've heard the music is really catchy too 
gotta get me some tix ASAP 
Ticket prices look pretty reasonable too, which is awesome for families or people on a budget. Overall, it sounds like they're trying to make the holiday season feel more inclusive and fun for everyone. 
I love how they're making it more accessible with inclusive shows - open captioning, audio description, ASL interpretation... it's all about spreading the holiday cheer to everyone! 
The cast sounds talented too! Tyler Jai Knowles and Raphael Sommer are gonna bring Ralphie to life in such a cool way. Can't wait for the musical numbers and daydream scenes 
. I'm definitely getting my tickets now, 'cause who wouldn't want to experience a musical adaptation of one of the most iconic holiday movies ever 
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I mean, don't get me wrong, "A Christmas Story" is a classic, but do we really need a musical adaptation? Can't they just stick to the original movie? And what's up with the lead roles being played by two different kids - shouldn't it be one consistent actor playing Ralphie throughout? 
that's so cool. and btw, who else is ready to rock some pink bunny pajamas 
u guys are gonna love dis!!! I'm dyin to see "A Christmas Story: The Musical" at Walnut Street Theatre! Who wouldn't wanna relive the classic tale of Ralphie's quest for that Red Ryder BB gun? 
And inclusive shows? 
That's so awesome, can't wait to see open captioning, audio description, and ASL interpretation. It's all about makin' the holiday magic accessible for everyone! 
. inclusive events like that are so important to make holidays feel more special for everyone 
. can't wait to see the show myself! 
Can't wait for the holiday season to roll around and get cozy with some nostalgic cheer 
. Can't wait to see Tyler Jai Knowles and Raphael Sommer bring Ralphie to life on stage!
But what I really appreciate is that Walnut Street Theatre is making an effort to make it more inclusive for everyone. Like, open captioning and ASL interpretation? Genius! 
Those details are gonna help so many people feel included, and I'm all about that!