GRAND HAVEN, MICH. – Central Park Players will present a holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic, “The Music Man!,” and based on the movie of the same name, “Miracle on 34th Street.” The musical will run for five performances at Central Park Place in Grand Haven on December 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m., with an additional matinee on December 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Hear the interview with Director Diane Reeths below.
Diane Reeths will make her directorial debut, supported by Jennifer Reeths as assistant director and stage manager. Samatha Farrar is the choreographer and Calli Flock is the music director. Sarah Denick is the intimacy director and Margarita Abin serves as the producer.
The classic story is of a single mother, Doris Walker, who doesn’t want her six-year-old Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed, but when it turns out that Macy’s Santa may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts.
Diane Reeths proposed the show for this season because of how she and so many others had fond memories of the movie. “I have loved this story since I was a little girl. It became traditional in my family to watch it every Thanksgiving to bring in the Christmas Season with the joy, love and magic that Santa gives,” said Reeths.
Tickets are priced at $18, with a discounted rate of $12 for children, students (K-12), and seniors (65 & older). Tickets can be purchased at https://cpp.ludus.com or at the box office one hour before showtime.
Central Park Players is a community theatre organization dedicated to providing high quality performances at affordable prices to Grand Haven and the Tri-Cities area since 1959. Annually, the volunteer-run organization performs 4 regular season productions in addition to a family theatre musical and various social and educational events. Learn more at centralparkplayers.org.
Miracle on 34th Street the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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