Local Theatre Brings Classic Holiday Tale to Life with "A Christmas Story: The Musical"
The Walnut Street Theatre is decking the halls and bringing a familiar tale of childhood nostalgia to its stages with "A Christmas Story: The Musical." Starting early previews on November 18th, this heartwarming production will open its doors for good on November 26th before wrapping up its run on January 4th.
Based on the beloved 1983 film, the musical adaptation follows Ralphie Parker's unrelenting quest to snag a Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Set in 1940s Indiana, this nostalgic tale of childhood wonder and frustration has captured audiences' hearts for decades, and its live stage interpretation is sure to deliver.
The show boasts an impressive array of memorable moments from the film, including the infamous leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, flagpole dare, and department-store Santa visit. However, it also adds a dash of playfulness with big group numbers and daydream scenes that bring Ralphie's vibrant imagination to vivid life on stage.
A talented local cast will share the spotlight in this production, with two young actors - Tyler Jai Knowles from Red Hill and Raphael Sommer from Merion - sharing the lead role of Ralphie. Other local performers will join them throughout the show.
Audiences can catch early previews starting November 18th, with a host of accessible shows to suit different needs, including open captioning, audio description, ASL interpretation, and a special Kids Night performance on December 2nd that allows one child to attend for free with a paid adult ticket. For more information or to secure tickets, visit WalnutStreetTheatre.org or call (215) 574-3550.
The Walnut Street Theatre is decking the halls and bringing a familiar tale of childhood nostalgia to its stages with "A Christmas Story: The Musical." Starting early previews on November 18th, this heartwarming production will open its doors for good on November 26th before wrapping up its run on January 4th.
Based on the beloved 1983 film, the musical adaptation follows Ralphie Parker's unrelenting quest to snag a Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Set in 1940s Indiana, this nostalgic tale of childhood wonder and frustration has captured audiences' hearts for decades, and its live stage interpretation is sure to deliver.
The show boasts an impressive array of memorable moments from the film, including the infamous leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, flagpole dare, and department-store Santa visit. However, it also adds a dash of playfulness with big group numbers and daydream scenes that bring Ralphie's vibrant imagination to vivid life on stage.
A talented local cast will share the spotlight in this production, with two young actors - Tyler Jai Knowles from Red Hill and Raphael Sommer from Merion - sharing the lead role of Ralphie. Other local performers will join them throughout the show.
Audiences can catch early previews starting November 18th, with a host of accessible shows to suit different needs, including open captioning, audio description, ASL interpretation, and a special Kids Night performance on December 2nd that allows one child to attend for free with a paid adult ticket. For more information or to secure tickets, visit WalnutStreetTheatre.org or call (215) 574-3550.
️ This musical sounds like a holiday winner! I'm already getting nostalgic vibes 
Can't wait to see the classic tale come to life on stage 
just saw the stats on this new musical and I am HOOKED! 
The Walnut Street Theatre is selling out their shows left and right with over 50% of tickets sold for the first week alone! 
It's going to be a record-breaker! 
Did you know that this production has already broken the box office records at the Kennedy Center? 
And let's not forget about the talented young cast, like Tyler Jai Knowles and Raphael Sommer, who are getting rave reviews from critics! 
The show is also being praised for its inclusive accessibility features - open captioning, audio description, ASL interpretation... it's a total game-changer for people with disabilities! 
and it's literally changed my gaming experience... I mean I know this is about a holiday musical but have you ever tried playing Fortnite with surround sound? 
it's life changing! anyway back to A Christmas Story, I've always loved the part where Ralphie gets that Red Ryder BB gun... reminds me of my favorite childhood memory of getting my first bike 
cant wait to see the leg lamp and all the other iconic moments from the film come to life with music and dance 
! its so great that they're making it accessible for everyone too, open captioning and ASL interpretation are such a big deal for people like me who have hearing loss 
. And now they're trying to sell tickets for a local theatre production? really, guys? it's just a holiday show...
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm all for a good nostalgic tale, but can we please not do it every year? And what's with the lack of original storylines? "A Christmas Story: The Musical" just seems like a rehashing of the same old familiar moments 
. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it'll be a fun show for families and all that, but I just wish they'd come up with something new for once 
. And have you seen the price of tickets? 
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It's like they're bringing the whole nostalgia thing to life on stage and I am HERE. FOR. IT 
! The Walnut Street Theatre is doing it right by offering all these accessibility options, too - open captioning, audio description, ASL interpretation? That's amazing! 
What a wonderful way to make this beloved tale accessible to everyone, especially the kiddos! 
. Can't wait for November 26th to roll around and get my tickets! 
I was thinking of making a batch this weekend to freeze for later... anyone got any good recipes?
. Bring on the leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, and department-store Santa 
Is it really necessary to bring an old movie like that back on stage? Like, is the world really missing out on a live adaptation of A Christmas Story just because someone said "hey, let's do this"? 
Also, I'm not sure if all these special accommodations for different needs are really necessary... I mean, can't people just watch the movie or read the book like normal? 
Anyway, I guess it's cool that the Walnut Street Theatre is trying to make it accessible for everyone. 
just saw the trailer for this new musical adaptation of "A Christmas Story" and I'm already feeling all the nostalgia-induced sadness 
the lead actor looks kinda young to play Ralphie... think it's gonna be a trainwreck 
. Get your tickets now and get ready for a holly jolly good time 
it's like the whole cast is gonna be like "you'll shoot your eye out!" 
my little cousin used to make me watch that part on repeat when we were kids 
can't wait to see how they bring Ralphie's imagination to life on stage 
. It's going to be such a fun production with all the iconic moments from the film and some new additions too. I'm definitely going to check it out when it opens! 
IT'S ALSO GREAT THAT THEY'RE OFFERING ACCESSIBLE SHOWS FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS, LIKE OPEN CAPTIONING AND ASL INTERPRETATION. I'M ALREADY COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS UNTIL NOVEMBER 18TH! 
. And yay for accessible shows, my grandma would totally appreciate the open captioning and ASL interpretation options 
. I'm definitely getting tix for the special Kids Night performance on Dec 2nd, can't wait to see it with my own little one!