“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical" comes to the BPAC Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.Rudolph the reindeer soars from screen to stage in this family-friendly adaptation of highest rated Christmas special of all time.
The musical takes center stage Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Bologna Performing Arts Center on the campus of Delta State.
In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Fifty years later, the longest running and highest rated television special comes to life, live on the BPAC stage with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” featuring the world’s most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters.
Rudolph and friends, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster, help Santa save Christmas this holiday season.
Tickets are on sale now and are available at the BPAC ticket office or online at www.bolognapac.com.
“The musical celebrates Rudolph’s 50 years on television. This is a lively, colorful journey and new tradition for families and theatregoers of all ages,” said producing partner Jonathan Flom. “This production touches on all of the familiar story elements from the television special, with talented cast and puppeteers creating the magic on stage.”
The musical is so faithful to the original show that it practically transports audience members into the television special. The songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set designs, costumes and characters are brought to stage.
The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while puppets help showcase the charming “roughness” from the television show’s stop-motion effects.
The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue — including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys.
Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?
Prior to the show, there will be a hot cocoa and cookie reception with Santa in the BPAC lobby. For more information, call the ticket office at 662-846-4626 or visit www.bolognapac.com. The performance is sponsored by Bolivar Medical Center.
