RING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH RIVER VALLEY PLAYER’S

“A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL”

Pictured: Adam Oldaker (Old Man); Deann Crook (Mother); Preston Rowe (Ralphie

Parker); and Ben Mechum (Randy)

Join Ralphie and his family, along with the rest of this talented cast and crew,

as they bring the Christmas classic from the screen to the stage. Most of us

couldn’t have possibly escaped our childhood without watching A Christmas Story

the movie at least once in our lives, especially with the 24 hour marathons that

are aired every Christmas Eve. Similar to the 1983 movie, the musical takes

place during the 1940’s, in the fictional town of Holman, Indiana. The audience

is taken along on young Ralphie Parker’s quest for the “Holy Grail of Christmas

gifts,” which is of none other than the “official Red Ryder, carbine action,

200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing that

tells time!” Despite being rebuffed consistently throughout his journey, Ralphie

continues to devise a new plan that will bring him and his coveted BB gun

together once and for all this Christmas.

You will be sure to enjoy this versatile score that includes gentle ballads, as

well as several full ensemble show stoppers, such as “Ralphie to the Rescue,” “A

Major Award,” “Sticky Situation,” “Up On Santa’s Lap,” “Somewhere Hovering Over

Indiana,” and the undeniable, “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out.” Don’t worry...we

promise all of the classic, iconic scenes haven’t been forsaken. Those dreadful

bullies, Farkus and Dill, are still alive and well. Mother will certainly insist

on Randy getting into his snowsuit and Ralphie donning the infamous bunny suit.

The Old Man is sure to get his leg lamp reward and yes...Flick will stick his

tongue to the flagpole. But wait! That’s not all! There will be many more

reflections to savor and who could possibly forget that fateful night at the

Chinese restaurant?!

“A Christmas Story, The Musical” will take place on November 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th,

10th and 11th. Bring the whole family down and ring in the holiday season with

us!

Friday night performances are at 7:30 pm. November 2nd is Family Fun Night.

Concessions will be available for purchase prior to the show and will include

hot dogs, chips, cookies, brownies, popcorn, and beverages. On November 9th,

concessions will include a variety of delectable homemade desserts and beverages

for purchase.

Friday night tickets (show only) are $19.00.

Our dinner theatre options are for Saturday and Sunday performances. A delicious

buffet dinner of ham, turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and

carrots, catered by The Meeting Place, will also include a salad bar, dessert,

coffee, and 3 beverages. Adult tickets for the dinner theatre are $35.00. A

special “Christmas Story” price for children ages 10 and under is $27.00.

Saturday meals are served at 6:30 pm. Sunday meals are served at 12:30 pm. Doors

open 30 minutes prior to all performances.

For tickets visit our website www.rvphenry.org or call (309) 238-7878.

Don’t miss this delightful combination of comedy and heart. One minute you’ll

laugh so hard that you’ll cry and then in another, we promise to take a good tug

at those heartstrings. Come On! “We Triple dog dare you not to smile!!!!”