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Original Holiday Musical Brings Warmth to Community

By Jeff DeWitt, Community Writer
November 12, 2015 at 09:57am. Views: 76

A classic American story is brought to life on stage as LifeHouse Theater proudly presents the return of its original musical, “Miracle on 34th Street.” New York City is turned upside down at Christmas when a department store Santa claims to be the real Saint Nick. Faith itself goes on trial as authorities grapple with the true Spirit of the Season. Performances begin Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on weekends through Dec. 30. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:15 p.m. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be special weekday performances on Monday, Dec. 28, Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The 7:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, Dec. 5 will also feature an interpreted presentation for the deaf. There will be no performance on Friday, Dec. 25. Advance ticket prices are $16 or $20 for adults and $8 or $10 for children ages 3-11 (no children under three are admitted). Tickets are available online at boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com. Written by Debra E. Brooks with music and lyrics by Brooks, Dustin Ceithamer and Wayne Scott, “Miracle on 34th Street” brings the joy and wonder of the Christmas season to the stage. “All the fun, familiar characters we have come to know and cherish for generations will be part of this musical,” observes LifeHouse founder and president, Wayne Scott. “This is truly a heartwarming rendition of a family favorite and a wonderful launch to our 22nd season.” “Miracle on 34th Street” features over 30 talented Inland Empire performers. Playing the role of Kris Kringle is Dave Hurley. Meghan Young plays the adorable Susan Walker and Jana Smith portrays her mother, Doris Walker. Nathan Smith is featured in the role of Fred Gailey. The musical also features Paul Zonone as Mr. Sawyer, Julie Carlson as Mrs. Shellhammer, Scott Deininger as Thomas Mara and Denny Peltz as Judge Henry Harper. “Miracle on 34th Street” is directed by Brady Greer Huffman, with vocal direction by Nick Diliberto. Choreography is by Brooke Manson and costume design by Cristy Conrad-Wiley. Set design is by Tim Mahoney. LifeHouse Theater’s 22nd season continues in the new year with the courtroom classic “12 Angry Jurors” (Jan. 9-31, 2016), followed by “Alice In Wonderland” (Feb. 13 - Mar. 20, 2016). Money-saving season passes are now on sale at the LifeHouse Box Office and make great gifts for Christmas. The theater is located at 1135 N. Church St. in Redlands, next to the Redlands Christian School. Free parking is available in back of the theater.

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