The Reviews Are In for A Christmas Story:  The Musical!

“What followed, I can only describe as two hours of delight.  From the very first number, Counting Down to Christmas, it was clear that we were in good hands. From the charming and intricate sets, to the skillful orchestration, the entire production was ready to give us a night we were going to remember for a very long time.” Ryan Miller, Her Campus at UBC

“It’s very much the midnight voice I remember clandestinely tuning in to as a New York pre-teen way past my bedtime. I left the Fox Theatre feeling decades younger. So will you, if you’ve got decades to spare. Go see this musical and take the kids.” Lincoln Kaye, Vancouver Observer

“Align Entertainment’s A Christmas Story is a heart-warming treat of musical theatre magic” vancityvince.com

“Lastly, a note must be made of the universally excellent vocal talent in this show – from the leads, to the kids, on down to the entire ensemble. Pitch-perfect harmonies and soaring, blending voices are a regular feature of the evening, and kudos go to them and to Musical Director Caitlin Hayes for some outstanding work.  A Christmas Story, The Musical will light up your holiday season more brightly than a leg-shaped lamp perched at a suburban window. Don’t miss it!” Adam Abrams, vancouvermusicals.com

“A Christmas Story: The Musical is a holiday treat” Vancouver Presents

“A Christmas Story: The Musical is a warm, nostalgia-filled early gift” Kathleen Oliver, The Georgia Straight

“Having a live orchestra, under director James Bryson, ads extra depth to the performances and fills the theatre with the catchy tunes of Pasek & Paul like; It All Comes Down To Christmas, Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun, Ralphie To The Rescue, and wrapping it all up with A Christmas Story, to send the audience home with a song in their heart and Christmas on the mind.” Jay Minter, On The List

“Whether you’ve seen A Christmas Story numerous times in your childhood like my husband, or never before like my daughters, you are sure to enjoy this show! It’s a hit for the entire family, with plenty of laughs and Christmas spirit.” thekoalamom.com

“Saw the show today. Another great production. We can’t wait for Annie in February. My 7 year old daughter is turning into a theatre regular now because of your shows.” Danielle L.

“Everyone on the team brought so much comedy and love to this story. Really captured the spirit of childhood, family, and the Holidays. Congrats on your Opening weekend! I WILL be going again!” 🎄 Matthew F.

“What a delightful musical…thoroughly enjoyable — such passion by the actors, singers and dancers all combined to making it the success it was.  Thank you, thank you, for the wonderful entertainment you continue to provide our community.” Shirley S.

(photo credits to Robert Sondergaard)

A Christmas Story is set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana.  The musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted present.

Annie is based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, and has  become a worldwide phenomenon. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of New York City. 

Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.