The Royal Players will present Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton. Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. on December 5th through 14th, and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. on December 8th and 15th.
Ticket are $15 for general admission; $12 for seniors 60+, military and college students with valid I.D.; and $6 for kids in high school and under. Purchase tickets online at theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com/ and theroyaltheatre.org. Call 501-315-5483 for more information about this show. Follow the Facebook event for updates.
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, Screenplay by George Seaton. This musical is Directed by Matthew Burns, with Music Direction by Heidi McCartney, Assistant Direction by William Alverio, Choreography by Brooke Finley, and Stage Management by Ryan Mitchem
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’ heart. Meanwhile, even though the crowds are more worried about where to find the cheapest Christmas present and they 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 is 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