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Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH ST: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO PLAY HERALDS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT at FreeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 4, 2023


Miracle on 34th Street is an American Christmas comedic/drama from 1947 that was produced by 20th century Fox. Based on the story by by Valentine Davies, the film was directed by George Seaton and features Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. Winning three Academy Awards, Miracle on 34th Street takes place between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and the events that transpire when a Department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Santa.

Review: FINDING NEIL PATRICK HARRIS at Nu Sass
by Mary Lincer - Apr 17, 2023


What did our critic think of FINDING NEIL PATRICK HARRIS at Nu Sass? Whether or not Edmund Gwenn (he played Santa in Miracle on 34th St.) verifiably said on his deathbed that dying is easy but comedy is hard doesn't change the truth, and Donna Hoke's ninety-minute play Finding Neil Patrick Harris proves it. Somewhat thoughtful nevertheless, Finding Neil Patrick Harris considers promises, friendship, competition, the nature of both comedy and happiness, along with the role that being a fan of a TV celebrity can have in a life. Staged by Nu Sass in its 30-seat space, the scene changes run the risk of exhausting the actors, but there really is nowhere to put a stagehand.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: A Live Musical Radio Play Comes to City Theater in Biddeford
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021


City Theater in Biddeford is getting into the holiday spirit with this beloved classic. Be part of the studio audience for this live musical radio play adapted from the original 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast. This story of the last-minute replacement for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade who claims to be the real Kris Kringle is sure to melt the most cynical of hearts and is destined to become a highlight of the holiday season.

Holidays at Home: 40 Christmas Movies You Can Stream This Week!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2020


With the holidays well underway, we bet you’re looking for ways to escape into wintery fantasy. And you’re in luck! BroadwayWorld put together a list of where you can stream all of your favorite holiday films.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: A Live Musical Radio Play Has LA Premiere At Actors Co-op, 11/1
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019


Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play, adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith, original songs and arrangements by Jon Lorenz, directed by Joseph Leo Bwarie, with musical direction by Anthony Lucca, choreography by Anna Aimee White and produced by Kyle Montgomery, will have its Los Angeles debut this Friday, November 1 at Actors Co-op's David Schall Theatre. The musical runs Friday, November 1, 2019 - Sunday, December 15, 2019.

St. Luke's United Methodist Church Announces 2019-20 Season Of Tapestry Players
by Julie Musbach - Jun 19, 2019


St. Luke's United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the Tapestry Players 2019-20 season with five productions, representing diverse musical theater and drama offerings for all ages. This season also marks the 40th anniversary of the church's iconic Rotunda Theater, which has served to showcase the church's renowned music ministry and its very own theatrical production company, Tapestry Players, about to embark on its eighth season.

BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Solvang Festival Theatre
by Anna Jensen - Jun 18, 2019


A friend remarked to British actor, Edmund Gwenn, on his deathbed 'This must be very hard,' to which Gwenn replied, 'It is. But not as hard as farce.' PCPA's production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder met the challenge of the dangerously delicate timing demanded of a musical farce. Set in England in the Edwardian period, lowly office clerk, Monty Navarro (George Walker), discovers that, through his mother's line, he is connected to the aristocracy as a member of the D'Ysquith family. With eight D'Ysquiths standing between him and an Earldom, he makes his way through his family tree by what Lady Macbeth referred to as 'the nearest way,' discreetly murdering his way to the top.

Photo Flash: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL Opens at TATC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018


Director Linda Fortunato has cast Neil Friedman as Kris Kringle, Stella Rose Hoyt as Susan, Courtney Jones as Doris and Christopher Kale Jones as Fred for Theatre at the Center's Miracle On 34th Street: The Musical. Previews began November 15 with Opening Night on November 18 and a continued run through December 23. This production is sponsored in part by American Community Bank.

Shire Musical Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34th STREET
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2018


Opening this month at the Sutherland School Of Arts is Shire Music Theatre's production of a holiday classic from the writer of the classic, The Music Man!, and based on the movie of the same name, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by Meredith Willson.

VTA'S 2018 Summer Cool Films Series Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2018


Victoria Theatre Association's announces the 201 Summer Cool Films Series line-up running July 6-Aug. 26, plus titles for Reel Late at the Vic late night movies!  Passbooks and -new- individual tickets for the series go on sale May 14 at Ticket Center Stage.  Call (937) 228-3630, toll free (888) 228-3630 or purchase online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

Yvette Cason, Jim Rash and More Round Out MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Cast at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, has announced complete casting for their production of the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, which is being presented in honor of its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23 (press opening is December 15).

Yvette Cason, Jim Rash and More Round Out MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Cast at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2017


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, has announced complete casting for their production of the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, which is being presented in honor of its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23 (press opening is December 15).

Cineplex Events to Kick Off Flurry of Holiday Fun with Holly Jolly Programming
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017


Cineplex Events invites families to celebrate the joy of the holidays at the movies. Whether it's a yuletide classic film or stage event, this year's Cineplex Events' holiday programming has something for the whole family. Audiences will have a chance to revisit some of the biggest holiday favourites of all time the way they were meant to be seen; on the big screen.

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Cast For MIRACLE ON 34th ST.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2017


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, presents the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, on its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23, directed by Cameron Watson.

Cineplex Events to Kick Off Flurry of Holiday Fun with Holly Jolly Programming
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017


Cineplex Events invites families to celebrate the joy of the holidays at the movies. Whether it's a yuletide classic film or stage event, this year's Cineplex Events' holiday programming has something for the whole family. Audiences will have a chance to revisit some of the biggest holiday favourites of all time the way they were meant to be seen; on the big screen.

SEE IT BIG! Holiday Films Features 14 Classic and Unconventional Movies
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2016


With a wide selection of great movies by directors including Ingmar Bergman, Joe Dante, John Huston, Stanley Kubrick, Vincente Minnelli, and more, Museum of the Moving Image presents a holiday edition of its popular ongoing series See It Big!, from November 19 through December 24, 2016. The season opens this Today with back-to-back screenings of Tim Burton and Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas, screening in Dolby Digital 3-D; Barry Levinson's heartfelt, autobiographical Avalon, chronicling generations of a Jewish family in Baltimore; and Hannah and Her Sisters, Woody Allen's funny yet philosophical family dramedy starring Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, Dianne Wiest, and Michael Caine-with the last two films centered around Thanksgiving meals.

SEE IT BIG! Holiday Films Features 14 Classic and Unconventional Movies
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2016


With a wide selection of great movies by directors including Ingmar Bergman, Joe Dante, John Huston, Stanley Kubrick, Vincente Minnelli, and more, Museum of the Moving Image presents a holiday edition of its popular ongoing series See It Big!, from November 19 through December 24, 2016. The season opens this Saturday with back-to-back screenings of Tim Burton and Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas, screening in Dolby Digital 3-D; Barry Levinson's heartfelt, autobiographical Avalon, chronicling generations of a Jewish family in Baltimore; and Hannah and Her Sisters, Woody Allen's funny yet philosophical family dramedy starring Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, Dianne Wiest, and Michael Caine-with the last two films centered around Thanksgiving meals.

Garden Theatre Brings Holiday Favorite MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET to the Stage Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


The Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street) is proud to present the beloved play MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, showing December 4 - 20, 2015.

Warner's Annual Holiday Movie Event Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2015


For the 3rd year, the Warner Theatre will open the holiday season by inviting the community to enjoy two classic holiday films shown on our 50 foot screen.

Warner's Annual Holiday Movie Event Set for 11/28
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 16, 2015


For the 3rd year, the Warner Theatre will open the holiday season by inviting the community to enjoy two classic holiday films shown on our 50 foot screen.

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