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. Produced by the film's original Ralphie, Peter Billingsley, A Christmas Story, The Musical! is a holiday entertainment that captures a simpler time in America with delicious wit and a heart of gold.
The children in the show are simply wonderful, led by Mularski, a sixth-grader from Illinois making his professional debut. They are mischevious, full of wonder, and all the things that remind us of the magic of childhood - even with its many challenges. And they harmonize and dance in sync fantastically.
All in all, there are plenty of fun and quirky moments to make it enjoyable and entertaining. It looked as if all of the children in the audience were having a grand old time and the majority of the adults as well. For me, I’m still in the “let’s stop making movies into musicals” camp. What’s next? “The Godfather: The Musical”? “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: The Musical”? “Casablanca: The Musical”? I think there are plenty of original ideas out there to mine before we have to go that route. Of course, I’m not a playwright and that’s a lot easier said than done.
| 2011 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2012 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2013 | Off-Broadway |
Madison Square Garden Production Off-Broadway |
| 2017 | Motion Picture |
FOX Live Televised Production Motion Picture |
| 2021 | US Tour |
Non Equity Tour US Tour |
| 2025 | US Tour |
Non-Equity US Tour |
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