The Gift of the Magi: A modern adaptation of the O. Henry story
Written by Marisa Smith
Directed by Roy Steinberg
November 20th - December 29th
Wednesday - Saturday at 7 PM
Sunday at 3 PM
A World Premiere Play Written Exclusively for Cape May Stage.
"Marisa's writing reminds me of A.R. Gurney on steroids."
- Gordon Clapp (Greg Medavoy, NYPD Blue)
Using O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," a short story set in Victorian times, this modern adaptation updates the tale of love and sacrifice to the modern day. O. Henry wrote about disadvantaged young people living in New York City. In this version, Lucia and Rocky are a young married couple living in the city who love each other very much though they have different ideas of what to spend money on for this Christmas. Rocky would like to go cross country on his motorcycle and Lucia wants to save for the down payment on a house. When a baby comes into the picture, everything changes. This is a play celebrating love and sacrifice. Told with heart and humor, this play is a real holiday treat.
Special Show Dates:
Age Guide: 13+
Running Time: 90 Minutes, No Intermission
SUBMIT UPDATES
Melissa Errico (6/1/24-6/1/24)
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Curtain's Up Gala (6/8/24-6/8/24)
The Heat Is On! Rita Hayworth (7/6/24-7/12/24)
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B (7/17/24-8/25/24)
Stones in His Pockets (9/11/24-10/20/24)
NIC + DESI: Song, Dance, and Romance (9/23/24-9/23/24)
Abigail Rockwell: A Norman Rockwell Bedford Falls Christmas Concert (12/15/24-12/15/24)
Cape May Stage is at 405 Lafayette Street, CAPE MAY, NJ.
A Tuna Christmas (11/16/23-12/30/23)
The Garbologists (9/13/23-9/13/23)
Anthony Murphy (7/30/23-7/30/23)
ART (7/19/23-8/27/23)
Shirley Valentine (6/7/23-7/2/23)
Lifespan of a Fact (8/31/22-10/2/22)
The Lifespan of a Fact (8/31/22-10/2/22)
“RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin” (8/15/22-8/15/22)
America's Sexiest Couple (7/13/22-8/14/22)
Happy (5/25/22-6/26/22)
As Cape May Stage proudly enters its fourth decade, it is committed to exploring new avenues to deliver the highest level of artistic excellence. Staging new works; celebrating community; and providing theater experiences to wider, more diverse audiences are top priorities in the years to come.
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Choice
McCarter Theatre Center (5/8 - 6/2) | ||
New Jersey Symphony at Marine Park in Red Bank
Marine Park (6/29 - 6/29) | ||
One Hit Wonderers
Surflight Theatre (7/15 - 7/15) | ||
Melissa Errico
Cape May Stage (6/1 - 6/1) | ||
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
State Theatre New Jersey (12/8 - 12/8) | ||
August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean
Two River Theater (6/8 - 6/30) | ||
Classical Favorites: Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and More!
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (8/15 - 8/15) | ||
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit and friends
Troubadour Series at NJ Folk (6/7 - 6/7) | ||
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