Family-Friendly Stage Adaptation of CBS’ Highest Rated Christmas Special of All Time Comes to the Merriam Theater
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, you know Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, and now you can see them LIVE at the Merriam Theater!
With musicals, concerts, ballets, events and more, there’s something for everyone at the Merriam Theater located on the iconic Avenue of the Arts. After the show, the audience can take advantage of Center City’s late-night restaurants, clubs and bars.
In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. The “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage when Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical makes its Philadelphia premiere Dec. 17 – 20 at the Merriam Theater as part of Broadway Philadelphia. Broadway Philadelphia is presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization.
“Rudolph is a treasured staple in may homes around the holidays and the perfect complement to the many holiday festivities that take over The Kimmel Center campus as the season draws near,” says Anne Ewers, President and CEO of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. “We look forward to welcoming fans from near and far to experience this heart-warming classic tale brought to life on stage.”
Back by popular demand following last year’s critically acclaimed and hugely successful inaugural tour, the world’s most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas!
“Because our inaugural run was so popular, we will have three tours this year in an effort to bring Rudolph and his friends to even more families and young theatregoers across North America,” says Producing Partner Jonathan Flom.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL Merriam Theater at the Kimmel Center
Dates and times:
December 17, 2015, 7:00 pm
December 18, 2015, 7:00 pm
December 19, 2015, 11:00 am
December 19, 2015, 2:00 pm
December 19, 2015, 5:30 pm
December 20, 2015, 11:00 am
December 20, 2015, 2:00 pm
December 20, 2015, 5:30 pm
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now to the public and start at $35. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-731-3333, online at kimmelcenter.org/broadway, at the Kimmel Center box office, Broad & Spruce Sts. (open daily 10 am to 6 pm) or at the Merriam Theater box office 250 S. Broad St, (open during performances only). Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling 215-790-5883 or 866-276-2947.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical practically transports audience members into the television special as songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set design with projections, costumes and characters are brought to stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and loveable puppets help showcase the charming “roughness” from the television show’s stop-motion effects. “We address all of the familiar story elements from the television special with a talented cast and puppeteers who help recreate the magic on stage,” says Producing Partner Bob Penola.
The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?
The production will expand on its campaign benefiting PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center that launched in conjunction with the tour last year.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is produced by Iconic Entertainment Studios, Right Angle Entertainment and Wishing Star Productions.
For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.
KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, The Kimmel Center’s mission is to operate a world-class performing arts center that engages and serves a broad audience through diverse programming, arts education, and community outreach. The Kimmel Center campus is comprised of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, SEI Innovation Studio, and the Merck Arts Education Center), the Academy of Music (owned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association), and the University of the Arts Merriam Theater. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is the season sponsor of The Kimmel Center’s 2014-2015 Season. American Airlines is the official airline of Broadway Philadelphia. For additional information, visit kimmelcenter.org
With musicals, concerts, ballets, events and more, there’s something for everyone at the Merriam Theater located on the iconic Avenue of the Arts. After the show, the audience can take advantage of Center City’s late-night restaurants, clubs and bars.
THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION has been in the forefront of the American theatre since the start of the 20th century. The company has produced and co-produced hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals. Under the leadership of Philip J. Smith, Chairman, and Robert E. Wankel, President, the Shubert Organization owns and operates 17 historic Broadway theatres, six off-Broadway venues, and the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. Notable Shubert productions and co-productions include Cats, Sunday in the Park with George, The Heidi Chronicles, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Amadeus, Children of a Lesser God, The Grapes of Wrath, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and Spamalot. In recent seasons, Shubert co-producing credits have included God of Carnage, Lucky Guy, Once, Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, This Is Our Youth, A Delicate Balance, The Elephant Man, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Audience, Skylight and Wolf Hall. Since 1983, Shubert Ticketing and Telecharge have provided superior ticketing and marketing services to the entertainment industry.
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