November 24 – December 29, 2024

Location

The Berry Stage at the Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640.

Show & Ticket Info

Previews Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 3 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Press Opening: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. Two Saturday matinee performances on December 21 & 28 at 3:00pm.

Run Time: 90 Minutes, no intermission.

Tickets: $43 (previews $35), Seniors $38 (previews $30), Students (with I.D.) $35 (previews $28), and Groups of 10 or more $38 (previews $30). A limited number of Early Access Tickets will be available for each performance for $15.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE! On Sale October 30, 2024
Or call 872-529-0657 for more information. (Please note: No children under the age of 5 are permitted.)

View the Production Program HERE.

Overview

Based on the novel by Gail Rock
Music & Lyrics by George Howe and book by William Massolia

Directed by Dorothy Milne

A world premiere musical based on the classic Christmas novel by Gail Rock and the beloved 1972 television movie. Set in rural Nebraska in 1946, young Addie Mills can’t understand why her father won’t allow them to have a Christmas tree in their house. She discovers the tree symbolizes a deeper wound that her family has buried. A deeply moving and joyous coming of age holiday tale set to music centering on a young girl whose simple wish heals her family’s broken heart. 

Cast
  • Annalie Ciolino as Gloria Cott
  • Molly Clemente as Carla Mae
  • Scott Danielson as Mr. Mills (Dad) & Mr. Brady
  • Hannah Efsits as Tanya Smithers
  • Andrew Greiche as Billy Wild
  • Sam Hook as Delmer Doakes
  • Nicole Laurenzi as Adult Addie & Miss Thompson
  • Julia Limoncelli as Addie Mills
  • Darrelyn Marx as Grandma Mills

The understudies include Hannah Efsits (Addie Mills), Annalie Ciolino (Carla Mae), Janelle Sanabria (Adult Addie Mills/Miss Thompson, Grandma Mills) and Colum Goebelbecker (Billy Wild, Delmer Doakes)

Musicians: George Howe (keyboards), Paul Gilvary (percussion), Merrick Jones (Cello) and Dwayne Cornelius (guitar/banjo).

Production Team: George Howe (Music & Lyrics), William Massolia (Book), Dorothy Milne (Director), Alan Donahue (Set Design), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Design), Matthew Chase (Production Manager), Jack Goodman (Lighting Design), Matthew Chase (Sound Design), Lisa Revis (Choreography), Grace Mealey (Production Stage Manager), Paloma Locsin (Properties Design) and Jason Vonrohn (Fight Chroegraphy).

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