PRESS RELEASE: A Beloved Holiday Classic Steps Boldly Into Song – A Christmas Story the Musical Opens Nov 21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2025
Contact: Kira Catanzaro, Marcom Manager
kira@6thstreetplayhouse.com
A Christmas Story: The Musical
A Beloved Holiday Classic Steps Boldly into Song
SANTA ROSA, CA (Oct. 24, 2025)- This Holiday Season, 6th Street Playhouse brings the cherished 1983 film to life in A Christmas Story: The Musical. Bursting with festive spirit, iconic moments, and a Tony-nominated score by Pasek & Paul (The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen), this story is a reminder of the magic and mayhem of family holidays. Directed by Laura Downing-Lee (Pride and Prejudice), with Music Direction by Les Pfutzenreuter (The Pirates of Penzance) and Choreography by Malia Abayon (The Pirates of Penzance Kids), this production features 6th Street’s largest cast of kids in a mainstage show since the pre-COVID era. Running November 21 through December 21, 2025, in the GK Hardt Theater.
“Great for the whole family!”
—Sonya Huss, San Francisco Theater
In 1940s Indiana, young Ralphie Parker wants just one thing for Christmas – a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range model Air Rifle BB gun. But between his parents’ worries, a cranky department store Santa, and schoolyard bullies, Ralphie’s holiday wish begins to seem hopeless. As Christmas draws nearer, his overactive imagination runs wild with daydreams of heroism, revenge, and the perfect shot. Meanwhile, his father proudly wins a “major award”, his mother tries to keep the household in one piece, and his little brother refuses to eat dinner. Despite the constant chorus of “You’ll shoot your eye out,” regarding his heart’s desire, Ralphie won’t be deterred.
From the infamous leg lamp to the triple-dog-dare, every iconic moment sparkles with clever songs, lively choreography, and heartwarming humor. Packed with laughter, nostalgia, family fun, and a book by Joseph Robinette, this musical is bursting with warmth, wit, and wonder. A Christmas Story: The Musical is a laugh-out-loud holiday classic for audiences of all ages—guaranteed to leave you humming, laughing, and feeling like a kid again.
Renowned for their work on The Greatest Showman, La La Land and the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, Pasek & Paul bring their signature emotional depth and melodic flair to the story of Ralphie Parker and his unforgettable holiday quest.
The Cast of A Christmas Story: The Musical is as follows:
Jean Shepherd/Narrator – Anthony Martin
The Old Man – Garet Waterhouse
Mother – Nora Summers
Miss Shields – HarriettePearl Fugitt
Santa/Jean u/s – Jeff Coté
Ralphie – Max Williams (LL)*
Ralphie – Leo Doucette (RR)**
Randy – William Young (LL)
Randy – Emma Clinton (RR)
Flick – Julian Marquez (LL)
Flick – Joe Schulze (RR)
Esther Jane – Rubye Posey (LL)
Esther Jane – Violet Spears (RR)
Mary Beth – Rosie Pagano (LL)
Mary Beth – Penny Leonhardt (RR)
Schwartz – Waylon Hessler
Nancy/Dorothy Jean – Evie Westerman
Scut Farkus – Etienne Romatier
Grover Dill – Kaelin Alexander
Adult Ensemble – Hannah Passanisi
Adult Ensemble/Santa u/s – Jake Druzgala
Adult Ensemble – Angie Faith Palce
Adult Ensemble – Mason Hunt
Adult Ensemble/Old Man u/s – Nick Kealy
Adult Ensemble – Shelley Anne Foster
Teen Ensemble/Ensemble Swing – Nadia Hill
We’re proud to feature two casts of young performers in the leading roles throughout the run:
*Leg Lamp Cast Performs:
Nov 21 @ 7:30 PM (Opening Night)
Nov 23 @ 2:00 PM
Nov 28 @ 7:30 PM
Nov 29 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 4 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 6 @ 2:00 PM
Dec 7 @ 2:00 PM
Dec 11 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 13 @ 2:00 PM
Dec 19 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 20 @ 7:30 PM
**Red Ryder Cast Performs:
Nov 22 @ 7:30 PM
Nov 29 @ 2:00 PM
Nov 30 @ 2:00 PM
Dec 5 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 6 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 12 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 13 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 14 @ 2:00 PM
Dec 18 @ 7:30 PM
Dec 20 @ 2:00 PM
Dec 21 @ 2:00 PM
Book by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Based upon the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and upon In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash written by Jean Shepherd.
A Christmas Story, The Musical had its Broadway premiere on November 19, 2012, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York under the direction of James M. Nederlander and James L. Nederlander.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., of Woodstock, Illinois.
Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Dalfie Entertainment.
Showing: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm, from November 21 – December 21, 2025
Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission
Tickets cost $33 – $55.95 (including all applicable fees) and are available online at 6thStreetPlayhouse.com or by calling the Box Office at (707) 523-4185.
boxoffice@6thstreetplayhouse.com