RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Extends at Broadway Playhouse Through 1/5

Broadway In Chicago has announced RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL has been extended by popular demand and will play for an additional week at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut). RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL will play through January 5, 2014.

The beloved stop-motion classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER and his friends soar off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. From fleeing the Abominable Snow Monster TM to saving Christmas, join Rudolph and his friends Clarice TM, Hermey the Elf TM and Yukon Cornelius TM as their adventures teach us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don't miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the little misfit in all of us.

Honoring the tradition of the original animated television special, Emerald City Theatre and First Stage bring to life the magical world of the North Pole in a large-scale, spectacle-filled musical with all the classic songs. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL is appropriate for all ages.

Adapted from the Animated Television Special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer " and all elements from the 1964 television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" © and TM, presented under license from Character Arts, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank and his artists from First Stage," said Emerald City Producing Artistic Director Ernie Nolan. "Jeff Frank's enchanting, original adaptation is a feast for the eyes with heartwarming holiday cheer. I can't wait to add a little Emerald City magic to the recipe. Together we promise Chicago audiences a great BIG toe tapping musical that the whole family can savor."

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL creative team includes: First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank (Director); Emerald City Producing Artistic Director Ernie Nolan (Choreographer and Associate Director); Brandon Kirkham (Production Designer); Jason Fassl (Lighting Designer); and Matt Whitmore (Sound Designer).

Tickets for RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place start at $23. A select number of premium seats are also available for many performances. Tickets are available now for groups of 10 or more by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710. Tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St., 18 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

Photo by Tom McGrath

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