A Christmas Story, The Musical 2012 - Articles Page 1.8
Ages: 6+
Opened: November 19, 2012Closing: December 30, 2012
A Christmas Story, The Musical - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)
205 West 46th St. New York, NY
The story from a cherished movie classic that's enchanted millions is now a musical spectacular. In 1940's Indiana, a bespectacled boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas-a Red Ryder BB Gun. A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a cranky department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream.
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Theater review: ‘A Christmas Story, the Musical’
6 / 10
There are also bright spots during the show’s 2 hours, including the bouncy “Ralphie to the Rescue!” The twangy tune finds Ralphie fantasizing about being a hero with his rifle. The best scene comes with the jazzy “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out.” Thanks to Warren Carlyle’s delicious tap-happy choreography and a gleaming gang of young hoofers, it’s great big fun. So much so you wish for more of the same. But not everyone’s as lucky as Ralphie — you can’t always get what you want.
STAGE REVIEW A Christmas Story: The Musical
8 / 10
the stage adaptation plays like a heart-tugging, best-of version of the movie, with a saccharine score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Joseph Robinette that desperately panders for laughs...The musicals pleasures are far and wide: Dan Lauria is steady as an older version of Ralphie, who narrates the story. Johnny Rabe, who played Ralphie at my performance, did a nice job of wrangling the curmudgeonly, hopeful nature of his character. Zac Ballard, as younger brother Randy, is a delight. Director John Rando borrows film techniques like freeze-frame and simulated slow motion to great effect. The show feels too long, particularly in the first act...And of course, the whole production is super-duper schmaltzy. But it's Christmas. On Broadway. In the winter wonderland of New York City. And a pink bunny suit is involved. For the most part, A Christmas Story: The Musical isexactly what you expect. B+
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A Christmas Story, The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What productions of A Christmas Story, The Musical have there been?
A Christmas Story, The Musical has had 6 productions including US Tour which opened in 2011, Broadway which opened in 2012, Broadway which opened in 2012, Off-Broadway which opened in 2013, Motion Picture which opened in 2017 and US Tour which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has A Christmas Story, The Musical been nominated for?
A Christmas Story, The Musical has been nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
What awards has A Christmas Story, The Musical been nominated for?
A Christmas Story, The Musical has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Joseph Robinette, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Warren Carlyle, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Larry Blank, and Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
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