A Christmas Story Live! 2017 - Articles Page 34

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the classic holiday film live on stage, A Christmas Story, from now through December 22 at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. A Christmas Story is written by Philip Grecian and based on the motion picture A Christmas Story and on the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the actors onstage below!

Trustus Theatre is bringing a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol To the Thigpen Main Stage this December. This new script by Patrick Barlow, the Tony-award winning playwright of The 39 Steps, is a whirlwind telling of the classic holiday story where five actors take on all of the roles. Trustus will be one of only four theatres who have the rights to produce this new adaptation as the show also makes its Off-Broadway premiere this holiday season. Scrooge and all of his ghostly counterparts will come to the Thigpen Main Stage as A Christmas Carol opens tonight, December 6th at 8:00pm.

Beginning Sunday December 15 and throughout the holiday season, PBS stations across the country will air A Christmas Carol: The Concert, the newest special from HMS Media, 17-time Emmy Award winners for arts and social issue programming for public television.

Celestine Publishing announced the release of its newest publication, 'the ninety and nine: a Christmas story.' It's a fictional account of what may have occurred within the walls of any prison Jesus Christ might have visited during his earthly sojourn. Author, Vinny DiGirolamo, describes the horrible conditions typically found in Roman prisons of the early century; lacking hope for all who entered there. One evening Jesus strikes out on his own to visit a nearby prison. The events that occur there will either inspire the possibilities or provoke controversy based on one's own experience or prejudice toward the incarcerated. When asked what inspired the story, DiGirolamo responded, 'Jesus often taught us by example. Read Matthew 25, verses 34-40, and you'll see he mentions visiting prisons as one way to serve our fellowman, and in serving our fellowman, we ultimately serve God. I can't imagine that Christ avoided prisons; especially if they housed those guilty of the weightier crimes of his day.' The author and his wife have served and volunteered for several years at the Utah Correctional Facility in Draper, Utah, facilitating church programs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When asked if their service at the prison influenced Jesus' dialog in this story, he responded, 'Very much so.' DiGirolamo elaborated, 'If everyone could experience the Spirit we've felt there; especially with those who are turning their hearts to Christ for forgiveness, healing, strength and new beginnings through his atonement, we'd all be much better Christians; being non-judgmental, more forgiving, compassionate and full of love for those who have gone astray for a season.' He continued, 'I wrote this story to give hope to the families who have loved ones that are incarcerated for whatever reason. I wanted them to know that God does live and loves every one of his children. No one is forgotten. Christ's atonement is real and we have witnessed this firsthand time and time again as inmates turn to God, take advantage of the atonement and change their lives for the better.' The title, 'the ninety and nine,' is taken from a verse in the New Testament that describes the good shepherd's feelings for all his sheep, 'How think ye? If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?' (Matthew 18:12). On this particular night, Jesus leaves his ninety and nine and seeks out the ones that have gone astray. 'The ninety and nine' is available online through Celestine Publishing (www.celestinepublishing.com) and Create Space (www.createspace.com/4534340). To read more about the author's initial experience at the Utah Correctional Facility, visit www.celestinepublishing.com/?p=925. Celestine Publishing, established 2002, is the publisher of the 'Principles with Promise' series; topical guides that catalog thousands of scriptural doctrines and principles for Latter-day Saints, Catholics and the rest of the Christian world. Celestine's website also contains links to other fiction and nonfiction titles and several blog articles on a variety of scriptural, principle-centered and real world topics.

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will come to life anew on the Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage this holiday season. This hour-long musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel runs from today, November 30 through December 22. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the classic holiday film live on stage, A Christmas Story, from December 4 - 22 at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. A Christmas Story is written by Philip Grecian and based on the motion picture A Christmas Story and on the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark.

Holiday cheer will abound at Cleveland Play House (CPH) with an all-new production of the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Story running from tonight, Nov. 29th - Dec. 22nd in the Allen Theatre at PlayhouseSquare.

This holiday season, Tennessee Repertory Theatre will once again present the holiday cult classic and Nashville's All-American Holiday Tradition A Christmas Story adapted by Phillip Grecian and based on the motion picture by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark. A Christmas Story runs November 30 - December 22 at TPAC's Johnson Theater (with preview performance tonight, November 29). This season, Sunday matinee performances have been added to accommodate more families.

This holiday season, for one weekend only, Dec 13, 14, and 15th, The Public Theatre, will present their acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol followed by a holiday sing-a-long featuring Christmas Carol fiddler Jennifer Armstrong.

Syracuse Stage will present A Christmas Carol, tonight, November 23 through December 29, 2013.

Naked Girls Reading NYC - New York's 'Best Story Hour' (The Village Voice Best of NY 2010) - stuffs your stocking with an extra-hot winter treat: their fifth annual reading of Charles Dickens' holiday classic A Christmas Carol. On Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00pm host Nasty Canasta (declared by the New York Times to be 'perhaps the loveliest and certainly the nudest Scrooge in history') leads an all-star cast of exhibitionists in an in-the-buff reading of this special version of A Christmas Carol, just as Dickens himself originally performed it - although perhaps a bit more naked. For December only Naked Girls Reading will move to the spacious Kraine Theater, where guests to the salon are invited to relax and raise a glass with the Naked Girls in celebration of the holidays.

Trustus Theatre is bringing a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to the Thigpen Main Stage this December. This new script by Patrick Barlow, the Tony-award winning playwright of The 39 Steps, is a whirlwind telling of the classic holiday story where five actors take on all of the roles. Trustus will be one of only four theatres who have the rights to produce this new adaptation as the show also makes its Off-Broadway premiere this holiday season. Scrooge and all of his ghostly counterparts will come to the Thigpen Main Stage as A Christmas Carol opens Friday December 6th at 8:00pm. The show will run through December 21st, 2013 with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased at www.trustus.org.

Syracuse Stage will present A Christmas Carol, November 23 through December 29, 2013.

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will come to life anew on the Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage this holiday season. This hour-long musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel runs from November 30 through December 22. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Holiday cheer will abound at Cleveland Play House (CPH) with an all-new production of the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Story running from Nov. 29th - Dec. 22nd in the Allen Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the unforgettable film, CPH enthusiastically breathes new life into this classic story about Ralphie and his ultimate Christmas wish. Having delighted audiences for 30 years on both the big and small screens, this incredible production is brought to vivid life on stage for Northeast Ohio audiences. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by calling (216) 241-6000 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. CPH is pleased to have University Hospitals as the Presenting Sponsor of A Christmas Story, along with Benesch, Nordson and FirstMerit as Supporting Sponsors.

This holiday season, Tennessee Repertory Theatre will once again present the holiday cult classic and Nashville's All-American Holiday Tradition A Christmas Story adapted by Phillip Grecian and based on the motion picture by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark. A Christmas Story runs November 30 - December 22 at TPAC's Johnson Theater (with preview performance November 29). This season, Sunday matinee performances have been added to accommodate more families.

The spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future converge on the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park as U.S. Bank presents Charles Dickens' iconic holiday story, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The beloved tale of a miserly humbug's redemption, enjoyed each season by multiple generations of Cincinnatians, will be performed for its 23rd year in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre from Nov. 27 through Dec. 29.

The Turner Classic film A Christmas Story directed by Brian Swasey comes to life on The Rep stage November 22nd-December 22nd, 2013. The hilarious and heartwarming tale of 11 year old Ralphie and his holiday quest for the perfect present (a Red Ryder BB Gun) is sure to have audiences cheering for joy this holiday season. Complete with frost bitten flag pole, disgruntled Santa, and the old man's "major award" this familiar holiday favorite is sure to bring a smile to even the biggest cynics face. A Christmas Story personifies the offbeat family tradition, and all the high Holiday hopes we often face in our youth. As poignant as it is downright knee slappingly funny, A Christmas Story is a must for all families this season.

Cygnet Theatre continues its annual holiday tradition of presenting a live radio play direct from the 'broadcast studios' of WCYG. For 7 years, theater-goers have enjoyed being part of the live studio audience watching 'Christmas Eve broadcasts' of holiday classics. Cygnet returns to the 1940's era studio to bring to life a unique presentation of the classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL complete with holiday music, commercials and the much-loved live sound effects.

A Christmas Carol, based on the book by Charles Dickens, combines traditional ballet and captivating theatre to tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his magical night with three terrifying ghosts. Colourful sets and costumes by Olivier Award-winning Lez Brotherston conjure up a traditional Victorian Christmas, while the festive score blends classical music with carols, played live by Northern Ballet's Sinfonia and sung by the dancers. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the production!

A Christmas Carol, based on the book by Charles Dickens, combines traditional ballet and captivating theatre to tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his magical night with three terrifying ghosts. Colourful sets and costumes by Olivier Award-winning Lez Brotherston conjure up a traditional Victorian Christmas, while the festive score blends classical music with carols, played live by Northern Ballet's Sinfonia and sung by the dancers. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the production!

Trinity Rep proudly continues the celebration of their 50th season with their annual presentation Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, as adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, presented by Cardi's Furniture with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance. Performances runNovember 9th through December 28th. Appealing to young and old alike, this heartwarming story of the power of forgiveness shows us that anything is possible - and hope is always just around the corner. Tickets are on sale now and by phone at (401) 351-4242, online atwww.trinityrep.com, or in person at the theater's box office at 201 Washington St. Adult ticket prices for A Christmas Carol start at $36. Children's tickets (age 2-14) start at $22. For information on group discounts for parties of 20 or more contact Group Sales at (401) 351-4242.

The cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY performed 'You'll Shoot Your Eye Out,' on last night's 67th Annual Tony Awards. Check out the appearance below!

Today we are talking to a terrifically talented twosome who are being touted as the next songwriting duo to take New York by storm - and, with DOGFIGHT appearing Off-Broadway at Second Stage last year and A CHRISTMAS STORY setting Broadway alight for a limited run this past holiday season, they are certainly on the fast-track to success - Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Revealing their reaction to last week's 2013 Tony Award nominations for their stupendous score for the screen-to-stage adaptation of A CHRISTMAS STORY as well as all about the creation and ultimate execution of the show itself, Pasek & Paul open up about their creative process and illustrate what makes their music work so well in a theatrical milieu. Most importantly, the songwriters discuss DOGFIGHT - the inspiration for it, writing of it, the recent Off-Broadway production directed by Joe Mantello, and, now, the absolutely spectacular cast album now available on Ghost light - to say nothing of next week's concert celebrating the album release. Additionally, Pasek & Paul share stories of the songs that make up their popular and frequently-produced EDGES, new and old, as well as their plans for future shows. Plus, all about the new material recently written by the duo for NBC's musical drama series SMASH, details about their stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's seminal children's book JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH as well as opinions on fellow songwriting teams and other influential musical theatre icons, as well as much, much more!

The announcement of Tony Award nominations raised a round of cheers this morning in the Emerald City as The 5th Avenue Theatre's Broadway hit A Christmas Story, The Musical received three nods from the American Theatre Wing, including Best Musical. Additionally, Carolee Carmello received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance in Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson, which premiered at The 5th in 2011 as Saving Aimee.