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A Christmas Story, the Musical: THE HOFF CENTER
December 17, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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OH, FUDGE! A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC COMES
TO THE HOFF CENTER
Chanticleer Children’s Theater production of A Christmas Story, The Musical
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA (December 1, 2023) – PACE and Chanticleer Theater are excited to bring you a Christmas classic to the Hoff Center this month with the production of A Christmas Story, the Musical presented by Sherryl G. Bills-Taylor.
This classic story comes to life on stage as we follow nine-year-old Ralphie Parker who wants one thing for Christmas, and one thing only: An Official Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun. There is only one problem: everyone else is convinced he’ll shoot his eye out! Undeterred, he begins his saga of convincing all the necessary players, from his sweet but protective mother all the way to the big man himself, Santa Claus. Filled with quirky and lovable characters, this zany, heartfelt, and nostalgic musical is as delightful as the biggest, shiniest present under the tree on Christmas morning.
“When most of us think of this classic comedy, we think of the movie with its iconic characters and one-liners that stand the test of time. What we do not often think of is its messaging. Thus came the challenge of this production: a) It is a fun, campy, musical, b) while still addressing the undertone topics with that comedy, and c) providing you, the viewers, with the nostalgia the holiday times provide,” states Lara Marsh, Director of the production.
Whether you are a fan of the original movie or simply looking for a family-friendly outing, this production is sure to delight. Opening night is December 7 and runs through December 17, with showtimes on Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30PM, as well as matinees on Sundays at 2PM. There are plenty of opportunities to catch this entertaining show, but seats are filling up fast. Get your tickets today online at PACEArtsIowa.org, over the phone at 712.890.5601, or in person at the box office!
Michele Lambing Adkins – Ensemble
Yatzil Alvarez – Children’s Ensemble
Sally Applegate – Mary Beth
Eleanor Bills – Schwartz
Kelly Buyske – Flick’s Mom/Ensemble
Miriam Buyske – Children’s Ensemble
Teddy Buyske – Flick
Shawn Cannon – Santa/Ensemble
Tim Daugherty – Jean Shepherd
Mary Dickson – Miss Shields
Kipton Donner – Children’s Ensemble
Sarah Ebke – Mother
Ivy Farrell – Ralphie
Daxx Freeman – Randy
Rachel Holmes – Ensemble
Brenda Honliasso – Mrs. Schwartz/Ensemble
Rider Mattheis – Ensemble
Dean Matuszewski – Ensemble
Lilly Ozzello – Ensemble
Dottie Ring – Children’s Ensemble
Shelly Rutz-Mendicino – Ensemble
Hattie Sheffield – Esther Jane
Jon Turnbeaugh – Ensemble
James Verderamo – The Old Man
Adeline Walker-Beam – Children’s Ensemble
Riley Walter – Grover Dill
Zane Walter – Scut Farkus
A Christmas Story, the Musical is presented through special arrangement and all authorized materials are supplied by Dramatic Publishing, dramaticpublishing.com.
WHAT: A Christmas Story, the Musical
WHEN: December 7-10 & 14-17, 2023
TIME: Thu-Sat 7:30PM & Sun 2PM
ADMISSION: $20-$30
VENUE: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
MORE INFORMATION: https://bit.ly/Chanticleer_
ABOUT CHANTICLEER
After six decades, the Chanticleer Community Theaters is happy to be a part of the new Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. This valued community theater has shared its love and passion for music and the arts on stage since 1952. Chanticleer Community Theater performs a wide repertoire of plays and programs to delight and entertain live theater lovers young and old. The mission of Chanticleer is to provide an educational, entertaining, cultural, and historic experience for the greater Council Bluffs and Metro community through the performing arts.
ABOUT PACE
PACE developed and manages the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center which includes a theater, rehearsal areas, gallery, artist studios, classrooms, teaching kitchen, and more. It is the home for multiple nonprofits including PACE, Chanticleer Community Theater, Kanesville Symphony Orchestra, American Midwest Ballet, and Kitchen Council. Together, we increase access to the Arts and promote Council Bluffs as a center for excellence in the Arts. For more information visit www.paceartsiowa.org.