Event:

A Christmas Story: the Musical

  

Date:

Wed, Nov 30th, 2016 to Sun, Dec 18th, 2016

Time:

7:30 pm

Description:

Kelowna Actors Studio is proud to announce casting for their holiday show, A Christmas Story: The Musical.

Based on the popular 1983 film, A Christmas Story: The Musical has a book by Joseph Robinette (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie) with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (James and the Giant Peach, TV’s “SMASH”).

A Christmas Story: The Musical will be directed by Randy Leslie, choreographed by Jennifer Davies with music direction by Roslyn Frantz. A Christmas Story is proudly sponsored by Orchard Park Shopping Centre.

This musical captures holiday wonder with such deliciously wicked wit that it is sure to delight children and grown-ups alike. Bring the whole family. The holiday classic movie that’s enchanted the whole world comes to musical life.

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 pyjamas, 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. A Christmas Story - The Musical! is holiday entertainment that captures a simpler time with delicious wit and a heart of gold.

A Christmas Story: The Musical features a cast of veterans and amazing young talent. Ryne Van Vliet-Brown is Ralphie. Ryne was featured in the productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Jeremy) and Oliver (Oliver) among others. Dominic Alves (Randy) has performed in Kelowna Actors Studio classes and is now treading the boards in a main stage production.

Laura Benty (Mother), returns to Kelowna Actors Studio, where she was last seen in Jekyll and Hyde - The Musical (Emma Carew), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Truly Scrumptious). Other credits include Crimes of the Heart (Meg) and Les Miserables (Cosette).

Ron Green (Jean Shepherd) a Kelowna Actors Studio favourite has been seen in such productions as August Osage County (Charlie Aiken), The Addams Family - Musical (Uncle Fester), The Music Man (Mayor Shinn) and more.

Celeste Catena (Miss Shields) returns to KAS, where her dynamic performance of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar made her a KAS favourite.

Kirk Holland (The Old Man) was recently seen as the Narrator in the Rocky Horror Show and Admiral Boom in Mary Poppins.

A Christmas Story - The Musical is just one of several Main Stage productions planned for the 2016/17 Season including Chicago (Feb. 8-26), Anne of Green Gables (Apr. 19-May 7), The Great Gatsby (May 31-June17), The Glass Menagerie (July 5-22) and Billy Elliot (July 27-Aug.5)

Venue:

Kelowna Actors Studio

Address:
1379 Ellis St, Kelowna

Cost:

Single Tickets From: $52+GST(Show Only), $85+GST (With Dinner), $57+GST (With Dessert - Matinee Only

Ticketing and/or registration:

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250.862.2867 Ext 110