A Holiday Favorite Comes to the Waterville Opera House: A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL

The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is proud to present a holiday favorite on stage, A Christmas Story, the Musical! Based on the popular holiday movie, this charming musical adaptation follows the adventures of 9-year-old Ralphie Parker on his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts, an Official Red Ryder, carbine-action, 200-shot, Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a familiar response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun.

A Christmas Story runs December 2nd through the 11th at the Waterville Opera House. The musical has been nominated for multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, as well as multiple Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards. Featuring a catchy, toe-tapping musical score that would please The Grinch himself, audiences are sure to enjoy holiday hits "It All Comes Down to Christmas," "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out," and "Ralphie to the Rescue." Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for youths and seniors, $49 Family Pack in Second Balcony. Groups of 10+ receive a 10 percent discount. A Christmas Story is proudly sponsored by Winslow Community Federal Credit Union. For show times and ticket information call 873-7000 or visit http://www.operahouse.org

Hey! Don't shoot your eye out! Because you don't want to miss out on seeing these amazing performers act, sing and dance in A Christmas Story the musical:

Ralphie - Andrew Lyndaker
Randy - Dawson Noonan
Mr. & Mrs. Parker - Daniel Eccher and Kristen Thomas

Ensemble:

Tatiana Ames

David Germain

Michael Lugo

Kalyn Black

Margi Hayes

Mel Morrison

Michael Bryan

Allie Kimball

Jeff Rancourt

Emmy Carlson

Robyn King

Madelyn Rancourt

George Coleman

Evelyn LaCroix

Lydia Schofield

Tim Croce

Beth Lambert

Jeralyn Shattuck

Janet Delile

Dante Lambert

Isaac Tardy

Meredith Eccher-Mullally

Gabe Lessing

Alice Willette

Brady Gardner

Uri Lessing

Bianca Wright

Production Team:
Direction by Debra Susi
Musical Direction by Ben McNaboe
Choreography by Adam P. Blais
Lighting and Scenic Design by Chad Lefebvre
Costume Design by Travis M. Grant
Sound Design by Jayson Murray

Waterville Opera House's 16-17 season programming is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Harold Alfond Foundation, Colby College, Kennebec Savings Bank, Maine General Health, Central Maine Motors, Golden Pond Wealth Management, Inland Hospital, GHM Agency, JS McCarthy Printers, Marie Cormier, and The Sukeforth Family Charitable Foundation. A Christmas Story is presented through special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

About The Waterville Opera House
The Waterville Opera House has been Central Maine's cultural center since 1902, treating audiences of all ages to the magic of the performing arts. The 810-seat venue has been host to theatrical productions, ballet performances, concerts, vaudeville and comedy acts, touring shows, as well as a variety of community celebrations and special events. Each year, the Opera House draws 30,000 patrons, reaches 4,000 students through its education performances, and features 250 youths in their theater camps and productions. From the classics to new releases the Waterville Opera House has a seat for you. For more information, visit http://www.operahouse.org