NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Today it was announced the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (www.rudolphthemusical.com). Back by popular demand following last year’s critically acclaimed and hugely successful inaugural tour, the world’s most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas during three North American tours visiting 50 cities this holiday season.
“Because our inaugural run was so popular, we will have three tours this year in an effort to bring Rudolph and his friends to even more families and young theatregoers across North America,” says Producing Partner Jonathan Flom. “New cities include Philadelphia, Detroit, Salt Lake City and Pittsburgh, where the show will become part of the Broadway series.” The show is also returning to many other markets where it toured last year, such as Boston, Hartford and San Antonio, and returning to both Raleigh and Orlando as stand-alone season long productions.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical practically transports audience members into the television special as songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set design with projections, costumes and characters are brought to stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and loveable puppets help showcase the charming “roughness” from the television show’s stop-motion effects. “We address all of the familiar story elements from the television special with a talented cast and puppeteers who help recreate the magic on stage,” says Producing Partner Bob Penola.
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?
The production will expand on its campaign benefiting PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center that launched in conjunction with the tour last year (more details will be announced).
For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.
Produced by Iconic Entertainment Studios, Right Angle Entertainment and Wishing Star Productions, tour dates include (subject to change):
| November 17 | Spokane, WA | INB Theatre | ||
| November 17-22 | Toronto, ON | Princess of Wales | ||
| November 18 | Bozeman, MT | Brick Breeden Fieldhouse | ||
| November 20-22 | Salt Lake City, UT | Capitol Theatre | ||
| November 23 | Grand Rapids, MI | DeVos Hall | ||
| November 23 | Casper, WY | Casper Events Center | ||
| November 24 | Great Falls, MT | Civic Center | ||
| November 24-25 | Fort Worth, TX | Bass Performance Hall | ||
| November 25 | Kalamazoo, MI | Miller Auditorium | ||
| November 25 | Kennewick, WA | Toyota Center | ||
| November 27 | Rutland, VT | Paramount Theatre | ||
| November 27-28 | Cerritos, CA | Center for the Performing Arts | ||
| November 27-29 | Austin, TX | Long Center for the Performing Arts | ||
| November 28 | Stamford, CT | Palace Theatre | ||
| November 29 | Mesa, AZ | Mesa PAC | ||
| November 29-30 | Schenectady, NY | Proctor's Theatre | ||
| December 1 | Pueblo, CO | Memorial Hall | ||
| December 1-6 | Boston, MA | Shubert Theatre | ||
| December 2 | Manhattan, KS | McCain Auditorium | ||
| December 3 | Ames, IA | Stephens Auditorium | ||
| December 3-6 | Dallas, TX | Majestic Theatre | ||
| December 5 | Detroit, MI | Fox Theatre | ||
| December 7 | Saginaw, MI | Dow Event Center | ||
| December 8 | Lime, OH | Civic Center | ||
| December 8-9 | Hershey, PA | Hershey Theatre | ||
| December 8-9 | El Paso, TX | Plaza Theatre | ||
| December 9 | Cincinnati, OH | Aaronoff Center | ||
| December 10 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | FM Kirby Center | ||
| December 10 | Muncie, IN | Emens Auditorium | ||
| December 11 | Amarillo, TX | Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts | ||
| December 11-13 | Hartford, CT | Bushnell PAC | ||
| December 12 | Tampa, FL | Morsani Hall | ||
| December 13 | Orange Park, FL | Thrasher Horne Center | ||
| December 15 | Owensboro, KY | Riverpark Center | ||
| December 15 | Midland, TX | Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center | ||
| December 16 | Fort Wayne, IN | Embassy Theatre | ||
| December 17 | Akron, OH | Civic Center | ||
| December 17 | Abilene, TX | Abilene Civic Center Auditorium | ||
| December 17-20 | Philadelphia, PA | Merriam Theatre | ||
| December 18-19 | Rosemont, IL | Rosemont Theatre | ||
| December 19 | Galveston, TX | The Grand 1894 Opera House | ||
| December 20 | Peoria, IL | Civic Center | ||
| December 21 | New Brunswick, NJ | State Theatre | ||
| December 21-23 | Fayetteville, AR | Walton Arts Center | ||
| December 21-24 | San Antonio, TX | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | ||
| December 22-24, 26-27 | Pittsburgh, PA | Heinz Hall | ||
| December 26-27 | Baltimore, MD | Lyric Theatre |
