"Miracle on 34th Street-The Musical"

Woodbury Community Theatre to perform

“Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical”

“Miracle on 34th Street” presented by Woodbury Community Theatre, will open on Friday, December 4 and run through Sunday, December 13. Kris Kringle takes on the cynics in this musical adaptation of the beloved holiday classic. Based on the movie of the same name, Miracle On 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Wilson. Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want her six-year old daughter Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor Fred Gailey tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed -but when it turns out Macy’s Santa may in fact be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts. Filled with humor, spectacle, and such beloved songs as “Pinecones and Hollyberries,” “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” and “My State, My Kansas,” this joyous, heart-warming musical is pure family entertainment, and the perfect holiday treat for all ages!

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:00p.m., Sundays, December 6 and 13 at 3:00p.m. All performances are at the Loft Stage at East Ridge High School, 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and students, with children 4 and under and active military families free. Group pricing is available with a discount for a purchase of 10 or more tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at: http://merrillartscenter.org/theatre-tickets/

The show is directed by Lenore Weir and features more than 70 cast, crew and orchestra members from through out the southeast metro and St. Croix Valley communities. Promotional photos available upon request

For more information, log onto www.merrillartscenter.org. The Merrill Community Arts Center is a non-profit community arts center serving the east metro area with a mission to provide opportunities for interaction that make arts accessible to all people.