New Musical Stage Version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Play The Bushnell November 25-30

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 long-running TV special comes to life, live on stage with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, featuring the world's most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters. Rudolph and his beloved friends, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster, help Santa save Christmas this holiday season. The production plays The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall November 25 - 30.

Performances are Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. There are no performances on Thanksgiving. Ticket prices start at $21.00. Tickets are available online at www.bushnell.org, by phone at 860-987-5900, or at The Bushnell box office, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Press night for Rudolph is Tuesday, November 25.

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 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.