Cast Annouced for KRIS KRINGLE at Olmsted Performing Arts

The producers of KRIS KRINGLE The Musical the new Broadway-bound production being developed in Cleveland, have announced the creative team, cast and performance schedule for its premiere.

KRIS KRINGLE The Musical will rehearse and perform at Olmsted Performing Arts located at 6941 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, Ohio and will have its World Premiere engagement, December 4 - 13, 2015. Performances are Friday, Dec. 4th and 11th at 7:30pm; Saturday, Dec. 5th and 12th at 2:30pm and

7:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 6th and 13th at 2:30pm. Ticket prices are $22.00 and $18.00.

KRIS KRINGLE The Musical lights up the stage in a new Christmas musical filled with unforgettable songs destined to become holiday classics. This captivating new holiday musical reveals the untold story of Kris Kringle. Discover what happens when an evil toy company CEO crosses paths with a young, jobless toy maker whose family name carries a curse with the power to destroy Christmas.

The role of Kris Kringle will be played by Equity performer, Mack Shirilla. Other Equity members performing are: Amy Fritsche, Michael Mauldin, Maryann Nagel, Kristin Netzband and Greg Violand. Non-Equity performers include: Carly Ameling, Rachel Balko, Lili Bender, Melissa Bertolone, Jack Bistritz, Jonathan Bova, Brianna Burke, Anna Clawson, Lizzy Cole, Cole Emerine, Emmie Ferguson, Joel Furr, Natalie Green, Eugene Gurary, Holly Harris, Lauryn Hobbs, Adriana Holst, Caitlyn Hyland, Jake Ingrassia, Neil Kelly, Hester Lewellen, Nathan Lilly, Andrew Lipian, Bridget Mahoney, Connor Marrott, Brian Marshall, Charles Miller, David L. Munnell, Jennifer Myor, Courtney Ann Nelson, Elise Pakiela, Joelle Rosenthal, Brandon Schumacker, Kailee Shaver, Christian Thomas, Morgan Faith Williams, Allison Yellets and Calista Zajac.

The musical book is written by Maria Ciampi based on Maria's original book. Music and Lyrics are by Tim Janis. Pierre Brault will be directing and Charles Eversole will be the Music Director with choreography by Melissa Bertolone. The assistant conductor will be Heidi Herczeg. Rounding out the creative team are: Calvin Knight (technical director); Inda Blatch-Geib (costumes); Scott Chapman (lighting design) and Josh Caraballo (sound design). Puppet Design is by Pat Graves of PJ's Puppets.

Tickets are available for KRIS KRINGLE The Musical online at opatickets.com. For group tickets, contact Brandon Smith at 440-235-6722 or brandon.smith@olmstedperformingarts.com. Visit kriskringlethemusical.com

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