Synopsis
This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie's friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; Christmas dinner; and many others. The delightfully versatile score ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as "Ralphie to the Rescue!", "A Major Award," "Sticky Situation," "Up on Santa's Lap," "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" and the inevitable "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!" A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those who haven't.
Notes
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It has come to our attention that some issues exist within the scores for A Christmas Story, the Musical. In particular, please note that in song #7, “What a Mother Does,” measures 141-144 are missing within the Full Score and individual orchestral parts; however, they are notated correctly within the Piano/Vocal and Vocal parts. To address this issue and/or any other discrepancies, we suggest you compare the Full Score with the Piano/Vocal as you tailor the music for your production.Due to the complexity of the music for this title, we do not currently have a time frame for making the necessary corrections. We apologize for the inconvenience.
CHINESE RESTAURANT: To cut the scene from the Chinese restaurant, follow these instructions starting at the top of page 127:
THE OLD MAN. All right … Let’s get our coats. We are going out to eat.
(Lights dim. Underscore #19: “A Christmas Story.”)
[Cut to bottom of page 128.]
(As lights come up to half.)
JEAN. That Christmas would live in our memories as the Christmas when we were introduced to a Christmas duck.
(#19: “A Christmas Story”)
(Lights up full on THE PARKERS as they consider the craziness of this particular holiday season.)
[Cut to:]
THE OLD MAN & MOTHER. IT’S A BIG SUCCESS
[Cut to the top of page 130. Continue the song, cutting directions that mention eating, as THE PARKERS move toward home.]
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Details
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Status
In stock
- Type of Show Musical
- Product Code CD2000
- Cast Size 25
- Min. Royalty Rate $135/perf
- Cost $12.95
- Approx. Run Time 120 min
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages) | Senior Adults
- Performing Group Community Theatre | Professional Theatre
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9781583424087
Customer Reviews
- "We received endless praise for our production of A Christmas Story the Musical. The book and songs are so well written and highlight all the memorable scenes of the original Christmas Story movie."
- Review by Patricia A. Frank, ALHS Drama Club, Avon Lake, Ohio
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"A Christmas Story, The Musical is the perfect holiday show, with nostalgia, great songs, humor, and poignancy. Our audiences loved it, and we even added a performance, it sold so well!
" - Review by Jamie Lawson, Theatre Alliance, Winston-Salem, N.C.
- "The show was great, actually easier to produce than I thought it would be. The audiences loved it, and the cast members did as well."
- Review by Glen Carpenter, Stansbury High School, Stansbury Park, Utah
- "This is the second time we have produced this show and both productions were amazing! It is a holiday treat for audiences as well as for the performers!"
- Review by Larry Johnson, Magic Valley Repertory Theatre, Filer, Idaho
- "We absolutely loved putting up this re-imagined classic. The music is so fun and allowed us to showcase our youth of all ages. Our only concern with this title is the Chinese Restaurant scene and the heightened sensitivity to cultural stereotypes."
- Review by Tina Crandall-Gommel, MT Ed, Rochester, N.Y.
- "We enjoyed this production so much - very moving and entertaining - and the audience loved it too!"
- Review by Stacey Bresee, Masquers Theater, Soap Lake, Wash.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
- "In a small space with limited wing space, we utilized an upstage elevated platform that we could hide furniture underneath. the platform served as the boys bedroom and Santa's mountain. we even added a slide to the platform!"
- Tip by Tina Crandall-Gommel, MT Ed, Rochester, N.Y.
Media Reviews
"A true gift! A sparkling adaptation with a surefire charmer of a score." -New York magazine"I was dazzled." -The New York Times
"Joyous! … A musical that dares mess with one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time and yet manages not only to do the film justice, but top it. … It’s a charming triumph of imagination." -Associated Press
Audio/Video
Audio
Productions
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Opera House | Lexington | Kentucky | 11/21/2024 | 11/24/2024 |
| Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre | Indianapolis | Indiana | 11/29/2024 | 1/4/2025 |
| Lakeland Players | Elkhorn | Wisconsin | 12/6/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Argenta Community Theater | North Little Rock | Arkansas | 12/4/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Olean Community Theatre | Olean | New York | 12/11/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Iberia Performing Arts League | New Iberia | Louisiana | 12/6/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Woodstock Opera House | Woodstock | Illinois | 11/15/2024 | 12/1/2024 |
| The Henegar | Melbourne | Florida | 11/22/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Alhambra Theatre & Dining | Jacksonville | Florida | 11/20/2024 | 12/30/2024 |
| Calliope Theatre | Boylston | Massachusetts | 12/5/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| The Keeton Theatre | Nashville | Tennessee | 12/5/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Fairview Youth Theatre Main Stage | Fairview | Texas | 12/6/2024 | 12/14/2024 |
| Chanhassen High School | Chanhassen | Minnesota | 12/6/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Springer Opera House | Columbus | Georgia | 12/6/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| The Naples Players Kizzie Theater | Naples | Florida | 11/20/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Washington Pavilion - Belbas Theater | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | 12/19/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| MT Ed | Rochester | New York | 12/13/2024 | 12/14/2024 |
| Hopebox Performing Arts | Kaysville | Utah | 12/6/2024 | 12/28/2024 |
| Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts | Orlando | Florida | 12/13/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Boise Little Theater | Boise | Idaho | 11/21/2024 | 12/14/2024 |
| SCERA Center for the Arts | Orem | Utah | 12/6/2024 | 12/21/2024 |
| Nettleton Performing Arts Center | Jonesboro | Arkansas | 12/6/2024 | 12/8/2024 |
| Theatre Winter Haven | Winter Haven | Florida | 11/27/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Theatre Aquarius | Hamilton | Ontario | 12/4/2024 | 12/21/2024 |
| Community Players Theatre | Bloomington | Illinois | 11/1/2024 | 11/17/2024 |
| Amil Tellers of Dramatics Lima Encore Theatre | Lima | Ohio | 12/6/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Los Altos Stage Company | Los Altos | California | 11/29/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Missoula Children's Theatre | Missoula | Montana | 12/5/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| The Grand Theater | Ellsworth | Maine | 12/13/2024 | 12/21/2024 |
| Rose Theater | Omaha | Nebraska | 12/6/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| jonesborough repertory theatre | Jonesborough | Tennessee | 12/5/2024 | 12/21/2024 |
| The Academy of Children's Theatre | Richland | Washington | 12/6/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| J.R. Tucker High School | Henrico | Virginia | 12/12/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Amarillo Little Theatre | Amarillo | Texas | 12/5/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Cabaret On Main Theater | East Haven | Connecticut | 11/15/2024 | 11/24/2024 |
| The Evergreen Playhouse | Centralia | Washington | 12/6/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Morristown West High | Morristown | Tennessee | 12/6/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Keene State College | Keene | New Hampshire | 12/21/2024 | 12/21/2024 |
| Old Opera House Theatre Company, Inc. | Charles Town | West Virginia | 12/5/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Helen Miller Theater, Walpole Town Hall | Walpole | New Hampshire | 12/5/2024 | 12/14/2024 |
| Havens Auditorium - IU Kokomo | Kokomo | Indiana | 12/6/2024 | 12/8/2024 |
| The Stage Oconee | Watkinsville | Georgia | 12/13/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| McClellan Theatre | Anniston | Alabama | 12/12/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Majestic Theatre | Manchester | New Hampshire | 12/13/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Class Act Productions | The Woodlands | Texas | 12/5/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Midway Town Hall | Midway | Utah | 12/14/2024 | 12/23/2024 |
| The Sooner Theatre of Norman, Inc. | Norman | Oklahoma | 12/13/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Actor's Charitable Theatre | Tuscaloosa | Alabama | 11/22/2024 | 12/8/2024 |
| Cohoes Music Hall | Cohoes | New York | 11/29/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Asper Centre for Theatre and Film | Winnipeg | Manitoba | 12/7/2024 | 12/8/2024 |
| Great Escape Stage Company | Marshall | Michigan | 12/5/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Episcopal Church of the Resurrection | Longwood | Florida | 12/6/2024 | 12/8/2024 |
| Capitol Community Church | Ashburn | Virginia | 11/22/2024 | 12/7/2024 |
| The Marcelle | St. Louis | Missouri | 12/13/2024 | 12/22/2024 |
| Walnut Street Theatre | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 11/18/2025 | 1/4/2026 |
| Marshall High School Theater | Marshall | Minnesota | 11/22/2024 | 11/25/2024 |
| Cedartown Performing Arts Center | Cedartown | Georgia | 12/6/2024 | 12/7/2024 |
| The Aurora Arts Theatre | Corpus Christi | Texas | 11/15/2024 | 1/4/2025 |
Gallery
Stansbury High School, Stansbury Park, UT
Theatre Alliance, Wintson-Salem, NC
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