Back by popular demand, this year's production of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET has a fresh, new take on the heartwarming, irresistible story of Kris Kringle, a bearded old gent who is the living image of Santa Claus. The wonderful Christmas story charms the audience with its timeless message of hope and faith. Directed by Theater Works' own Artistic Director Robyn Allen and starring Jennifer Stone as Doris, this play will capture the hearts of the audience as its story unfolds and the magic begins. Based on the novel by Valentine Davies MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET performs until Sunday, December 19th on the Mary Jane Gyder Main Stage.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET is a treasured Christmas tale, in which, Kris Kringle is the personification of good will and holiday spirit. As Macy's holiday Santa, he is so enchanting to children and shoppers that he is perceived to be dangerous by fellow employees, who plot to ruin him. Things take a turn for the worse and a young girl's belief in Santa and the magic of the holiday is at stake in a climactic courtroom decision.
Jennifer Stone, a professional actress with over 11 years of experience, is playing Doris. This will be her first appearance at Theater Works and she is excited to join the cast of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. A graduate of Lees-McRae College in North Carolina, Jennifer earned both a Musical Theatre and Dance degree then pursued her career in the Performing Arts. With MIRACLE being her 100th show, Jennifer has never lost passion for the arts. A few of her favoriteregional credits include: the narrator (JOSEPH), Kala (TARZAN), Cassie (A Chorus Line), Anita (West Side Story), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Guinevere (Camelot), Jellylorum (CATS), Mrs. Anna (The King And I), Josephine (HMS Pinafore), Shelby (Steel Magnolias), Julie (Pizza Man), Maureen (Rent), and touring as Pinocchio (Pinocchio).
Tickets are now on sale both online at theaterworks.org and at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. The Box Office is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily and may be reached at 623-815-7930. MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET performs December 4th - 19th. Tickets are only $35.00 / adult and $25.00 / student (prices include service and processing fees). Theater Works is located in the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts (the theater with the copper roof) at 8355 W Peoria Avenue, Peoria.
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