DECEMBER 4-22, 2024
Wednesday-Saturday at 7pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm
at COHOES MUSIC HALL
Whether you're a long-time fan of the movie or new to Ralphie's adventures, "A Christmas Story the Musical" promises to bring holiday cheer to audiences of all ages!
Experience the heartwarming humor and timeless charm of A Christmas Story: The Musical! Join nine-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift—a Red Ryder BB gun—while navigating holiday antics, quirky family moments, and larger-than-life dreams. Based on the beloved classic film, this festive musical is filled with toe-tapping numbers, laugh-out-loud scenes, and the nostalgic magic of the holiday season. Perfect for audiences of all ages, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a joyful celebration that will leave you smiling all the way home. Don’t miss this holiday musical that the family will remember for years to come!
"A true gift! A sparkling adaptation with a surefire charmer of a score." -New York magazine
"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
Book by Joseph Robinette
Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Based on the film by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and on the novel In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Dalfie Entertainment
CAST (in order of appearance)
Ralphie - Jack Holick
Mother - Molly Rose McGrath
Randy - Grayson Salin
The Old Man - Nick Martiniano
Schwartz - Evan Muench
Flick - Emmett Mazurowski
Esther Jane - Naomi LeHockey
Mary Beth - Sophie Geis
Sue Ellen - Ella Dane Morgan
Scut Farkus - Jonah Wood
Grover Dill - Aaron Wood
Girls - Indiana Davis, Lulu Fabregas, Dani Forte, Liliana Geis
Miss Shields - AshleySimone Kirchner
Mrs. Schwartz - Ellen Cribbs
Neighbors, Shoppers, Parents, Students, Townspeople & Others - Jenna Cannistraci, Josh DeMarco, AJ Halsey, Jackson Majewski, Nora Miller, Liam Yerdon
CREATIVE STAFF
Director - Michael LoPorto
Choreographer - Gabi Bazinet Douglas
Music Director - Brian Axford
Production Stage Manager - Keith DuBois
Scenic Design - Gabi Bazinet Douglas
Lighting Design - Paul Hudson
Costume Design - Sarah Goethe-Jones
Tickets now on Sale to Season 37 Members, and will be available to the general public On October 1. Click here to become a member.
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RUNNING TIME - 2 Hours, plus a 15-minute intermission
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Content advisory
Playhouse Stage Co. does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage affects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 518-434-0776.