Fri 11/15 – Sun 12/8
Few things in Cleveland are as synonymous with Christmas as A Christmas Story. Thanks to parts of the movie being filmed in Cleveland, it’s become an icon of the holiday season in Northeast Ohio, and thanks to its 24-hour marathon airings on cable every Christmas, it has become a holiday staple nationwide.
Near West Theatre will present the Cleveland premiere of a musical rendition with a large, multiracial cast of all ages from the community. It will be one among many special holiday events throughout Cleveland celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic 1983 movie.
A Christmas Story, The Musical is the hilarious account of Ralphie Parker’s desperate quest to ensure that the gift of his dreams ends up under his family’s Christmas tree. Filled with big production numbers, the show premiered on Broadway in 2012 and was honored with three Tony Award nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. It is based on stories by legendary radio humorist Jean Shepherd and features funny and heartfelt songs by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and a faithful yet inventive book by Joseph Robinette.
General Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 & under. Reserved Star Seats are available for $20 and specifically support Near West Theatre’s community-building art and mission. Performances take place Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm through 12/8. Special Thursday performance 12/5 @ 7:30pm.