A Christmas Story, the Musical: THE HOFF CENTER

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_AChristmasStory or (712) 890-5601

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.