The Royal Players present Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical at the historic Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton, Thursday December 5th at 7:00 p.m. and December 6th, 7th, 8th 12th, 13th and 14th at 7:00 p.m,. as well as Sunday, December 9th and 15th
Ticket prices are $15 General Admission, $12 Seniors aged 60 and above, Members of the military and College students with valid i.d., and $6 for 12th Grade and below.
Tickets available at https://theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com/ and theroyaltheatre.org
Call 501-315-5483 for more information about this show.
This production is sponsored by The Jeff Mattingly Foundation and First Security Bank with an additional partnership with Just Ice Cream
Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Wilson, Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture, Story by Valentine Davies, Screen Play by George Seaton.
Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical is Directed by Matthew Burns, with Music Direction by Heidi McCartney, Choreography by Brooke Finley, and Stage Management by Ryan Mitchem
With an elaborate story book set, a wall of Christmas presents, and a heartfelt story of family, Miracle on 34th Street The Musical is sure to dazzle anyone. Relatable for all ages, this musical tells the story of Doris Walker, a divorcee and driven career woman who works at Macy’s in New York City during its heyday right after WWII, and her little daughter, Susan. Neither of them believe in Santa or the magic of Christmas, but Fred Gaily, the Marine next door, is determined to change their lives if he can only soften Doris’s heart. At the same time, even though the crowds are more worried about where to find the cheapest Christmas present and have lost the joy of what the season is all about, Kris Kringle is determined to help everyone in New York find the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with humor, spectacle and such beloved songs as "Pinecones and Hollyberries," "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "Here’s Love," this joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment, wholesome without being cloying. Since one of the themes of the show is the importance of family, for the first time, the Royal Theatre offers a cast of actors that includes 4 generations of the same family, a brother and sister duo with their grandfather, twins, and a father and daughter pair all on stage together in this classic Christmas musical.
Cast List:
Skyla Conger - Doris Walker
Amelia Lisowe - Susan Walker
Jonathon Sadler - Fred Gaily
Greg Blacklaw - Kris Kringle
Paul Hiblong - Marvin Shellhammer
Josh Bond - R. H. Macy
Tim Huddleston - Mr. Sawyer
Jamie Partain - Miss Crookshank
Larry Lapaglia - Thomas Mara, SR.
Chris Owen - Tammany O’Halloran
Keenan Smith - Alvin
Hayden Griffis - Whitey
Jesse Kneisler - Climber
Donovan Battie - Johnny
Denver Allen - Harry Finfer
Jennifer Wells - Mrs. Finfer
Cadence Earles - Henrika
Katrina Lily - Henrika’s Mom
Older Susan - Phyllis Pridgen
Ensemble:
Frankie Goldman
Ava Tillery
Rylee Woodard
Beau Goldthorpe
Lauren Bond
Sarah Nuss
Madison Cunningham
Andy Goldthorpe
Hannah Blacklaw
Gwen Garland
Dance Ensemble:
Katharine Crowe, Dance Captain
Hannah-Grace Fritz
Alex Smith
Kenzie Taylor
Anna DePelsMaeker
Seth Nuss
Braden Lisowe
Kaylei Taylor
Bella Crowe
Mary Grace Wells
Reagan McCartney
This show is rated G to include all ages
Approximate run time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel. (212) 541-4684 Fax (212) 397-4684 www.mtishows.com