'RUDOLPH' Stage Adaptation to Play Dallas & Fort Worth this Winter

By: Sep. 17, 2014
Get Access To Every Broadway Story

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click.




Existing user? Just click login.

In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut, delighting audiences across the country. Fifty years later, the longest running and highest rated television special comes to life, live on stage with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (www.rudolphthemusical.com), featuring the world's most famous reindeer and a holly-jolly cast of iconic characters. Rudolph and friends, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster, help Santa save Christmas this holiday season.

The touring live musical stage adaptation will grace two of Dallas-Fort Worth's finest venues.

Presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth, the show makes its Fort Worth debut at Bass Performance Hall Dec. 5-7. Tickets are $22-$49.50 and will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26. To charge tickets by phone, call (817) 212-4280 in Fort Worth; 1-877-212-4280 (toll free) outside Fort Worth; or order online at www.basshall.com. Tickets are also available at the Bass Performance Hall ticket office at 525 Commerce Street. Ticket office hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For group sales, call 817-212-4248.

The Dallas engagement is presented by the AT&T Performing Arts Center and returns for its second engagement at the Majestic Theatre Dec. 16-21. Tickets range from $20 - $50 and can be purchased, beginning September 26 at 10 a.m., online at www.ticketdfw.com/rudolph, by phone at 214-871-5000 or in person at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Information Center at 2353 Flora Street (Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.).

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical celebrates Rudolph's 50 years on television. This is a lively, colorful journey and new tradition for families and theatregoers of all ages," says Producing Partner Jonathan Flom. "This production touches on all of the familiar story elements from the television special, with talented casts and puppeteers creating the magic on stage."

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is so faithful to the original show that it practically transports audience members into the television special. The songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set designs, costumes and characters are brought to stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while puppets help showcase the charming "roughness" from the television show's stop-motion effects.

The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue, including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical also ties in with the #ShineBright social media campaign, which is a celebration of uniqueness that will be championed by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Workshops, lesson plans and special performances will use the story as a platform for teaching important lessons about diversity and tolerance.

For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.

2014 is the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," the longest running and highest rated holiday special of all time. The anniversary celebration also includes a major tie-in with the U.S. Postal Service, tribute promos from CBS, new products and programs across all retail channels, a collector's edition DVD and Blu-ray with new bonus material, new theme park and in-mall attractions, a Carnegie Hall concert tribute and a social media campaign - #ShineBright - that celebrates uniqueness in association with PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center.



Comments

To post a comment, you must register and login.

 

Join Team BroadwayWorld

Are you an avid theatergoer? We're looking for people like you to share your thoughts and insights with our readers. Team BroadwayWorld members get access to shows to review, conduct interviews with artists, and the opportunity to meet and network with fellow theatre lovers and arts workers.

Interested? Learn more here.

Vote Sponsor


Videos