'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby. Music by Shirley Mier. Based on the poem by Clement C. Moore.
Product Code: TS7000
Musical
Comedy
Cast size: 6m., 16w., 4 either gender. May be expanded to up to 16m., 20w., 15 either gender.
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Synopsis
It's four days before Christmas, and the New York Evening Post needs a holiday feature story. President James Monroe is counting on reading it to his family on Christmas Day. But writer Clement Moore has writer's block. Besides that, he must work at home amongst his five children who are, needless to say, very anxious for St. Nicholas to arrive. Clement's frustration mounts—then the magic begins. The sounds of bells, moving toys and visions of Sugar Plum Fairies all conspire to help Clement, as the events from the classic poem come to life. Interwoven with carolers, a song to St. Nicholas, dancing fairies and much more, including, of course, a visit from the old elf himself, this delightful musical concludes with the complete original poem set to exquisite music. Commissioned and first produced by Stages Theatre Company, this fresh telling of the most popular Christmas poem ever told will delight audiences of all ages.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Musical
- Product Code TS7000
- Minimum Cast Size 26
- Pages of Dialogue 59
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 60 min
- Staging Unit set.
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | Community Theatre
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9781583428054
Customer Reviews
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
We chose to have one set with the bedroom, outside and other parts of the house offstage- giving the illusion that that were rooms there. We had the carolers do some of the singing in the audience as the theater lends itself nicely for this sort of thing.
Media Reviews
“An excellent remedy for the holiday rush.” —www.wickedlocal.com
“Captures this authentic Christmas spirit in its charming and festive musical version of Clement C. Moore’s time-honored 1823 poem.” —www.wickedlocal.com
“The show is chock full of classic Christmas carols, familiar to us all.” —www.barnstablepatriot.com
“This show has something for everyone. … Grab someone you love and share this wonderful holiday show with them.” —www.barnstablepatriot.com
“This show is easy to fit into your busy holiday schedule and worth every minute.” —Cape Cod Chronicle
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