CHILDSPLAY OPENS 6-WEEK RUN OF ADAPTATION OF CLASSIC TV SPECIAL “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER” ON NOV. 13; PREVIEWS BEGIN NOV. 7
Childsplay, one of the nation’s leading theatre companies for young audiences, presents a new musical for the holidays, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, November 7 – December 24 at Herberger Theater Center. Tickets start at $13 and are on sale at childsplayaz.org/rudolph.
The holiday classic, produced for the first time in this region, soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Adapted by Robert Penola, with music and lyrics by Johnny Marks, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEERâ„¢ is filled with holiday hits including “Holly Jolly Christmas,” and the beloved title song, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. The musical features all of the favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph.
It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.
CAST
Matravius Avent (Donner/Misfit Toy/Elf)
Jacqui Castillo (Mrs. Claus/King Moonracer/Young Reindeer)
Tommy Francesco (Hermey/Young Reindeer)
Jon Gentry (Sam)
Katie McFadzen (Coach Comet/Yukon Cornelius/Elf)
Anna Sera (Clarice/Misfit Toy/Elf)
Debra K Stevens (Mrs. Donner/Boss Elf/Misfit Toy)
Tommy Strawser (Rudolph)
Marshall Vosler (Santa/Misfit Toy/Elf)
Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, what makes Rudolph different turns out to be what helps him save Christmas!
Performance Schedule
Please note: Masks are required at all times for this event.
Sun, November 7 @ 1pm *Storybook Preview*
Sat, November 13 @ 1pm
Sat, November 13 @ 4pm *Opening Performance*
Sun, November 14 @ 1pm
Sat, November 20 @ 1pm
Sat, November 20 @ 4pm
Sun, November 21 @ 1pm
Sat, November 27 @ 1pm
Sat, November 27 @ 4pm
Sun, November 28 @ 1pm
Sat, December 4 @ 1pm
Sat, December 4 @ 4pm
Sun, December 5 @ 1pm *ASL Performance*
Sat, December 11 @ 1pm
Sat, December 11 @ 4pm
Sun, December 12 @ 1pm
Sat, December 18 @ 1pm
Sat, December 18 @ 4pm
Sun, December 19 @ 1pm *Audio Described*
Tue, December 21 @ 1pm
Wed, December 22 @ 1pm
Thur, December 23 @ 1pm
Fri, December 24 @ 1pm
All performances at Herberger Theater Center, Stage West, 222 E. Monroe
Tickets start at $13 and are on sale at childsplayaz.org.