Rhode Island Stage Ensemble is thrilled to announce its December production, A Christmas Story: The Musical. With music and lyrics by Tony- and Oscar-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and a book by Joseph Robinette.

A Christmas Story is based on the classic 1983 film of the same name. Ranee Csigay, MFA, an adjunct professor of theater at Rhode Island College, will direct a cast of twenty-one local performers from across the region. Nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants nothing more for Christmas than an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. But first, he’ll have to navigate past a maniacal department store Santa, an infamous leg lamp, a triple-dog-dare to lick a frozen flagpole, and much more. Nominated for three Tony Awards in 2013, A Christmas Story is a classic and heartfelt holiday tale backed by a magnificent score.

Tickets: $10-$20

Tickets to A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at RISE. Please select your performance and ticket type. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm and Sunday shows are at 2:00.

Discounted ticket descriptions:

Child includes children 10 and under

Student includes anyone 11-18, as well as college students with a current ID

Senior includes anyone 60 and over

Military includes first responders (fire, police, etc), active as well as retired