INDIANAPOLIS — The famous tale in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, is recreated on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre this holiday season as it presents A Christmas Story, The Musical. Now on stage with an extended run through Jan. 5, this Tony Award-nominated musical features all the fun and iconic scenes from the popular movie.
Set in the 1940s, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts — an Official Red Ryder air rifle. Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve the coveted BB gun, in spite of repeated dismissive refrains from the adults in his life.
All the iconic scenes from the movie are featured, with a versatile score that ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as “Ralphie to the Rescue!,” “A Major Award,” “Sticky Situation,” “Up on Santa’s Lap,” “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” and the inevitable “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!”
A Christmas Story: The Musical is rated PG and is on stage for 42 performances through Jan. 5 in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. A special New Year’s Eve celebration takes place on Dec. 31, including dancing to live music after the show and a champagne toast at midnight followed by a breakfast buffet.
Tickets range from $55 to $82 ($112.50 for the New Year’s Eve event) and include Chef Larry Stoops’ holiday dinner buffet and select beverages. Children under age 3 are not admitted.
To see the complete performance schedule and to purchase tickets online, visit beefandboards.com. Tickets are also available by calling the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Box Office at 317-872-9664.
