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TIS THE SEASON FOR RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER LIVE
ON STAGE AT DOLBY THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES ON DECEMBER 23RD AND 24TH
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The “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and
highest rated holiday television special will be live on stage with the
critically acclaimed Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at Dolby Theatre on December 23rd and 24th
for 4 performances. Following two successful years of touring North America, 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 more than 50 cities this
holiday season.
In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic,
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made
its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
is rapidly becoming a tradition for generations of children and adults and we
are so excited to bring the show to fans in Hollywood,” says producing partner
Jonathan Flom.
Projections, costumes and characters will be faithfully
brought to the stage against a backdrop of nostalgic set designs. The cast
brings high energy to classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and
loveable puppets highlight the charming “roughness” from the television show’s
stop-motion effects. Flom says,
“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. Since the special itself is a classic musical, the stage show does not feel at all like an adaptation and audiences are surprised and delighted when they hear full performances of additional iconic songs associated with the TV special, such as “Fame and Fortune” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of
the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is excluded from the Reindeer Games.
He flees Christmastown and meets up with new friends Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius. After finding The Island of Misfit Toys, Rudolph
journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can
Rudolph rescue his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?
Rudolph’s partnership with PACER’s National Bullying
Prevention Center continues this year. A new illustrated storybook, T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games,
will be available this year only at the stage show performances and other
locations where Rudolph is appearing, such as at theme parks, zoos, aquariums
and science centers. A portion of the proceeds from all sales of the books will
be donated to PACER.
SHOW INFO
The national tour -- a “holiday staple” (The Boston Globe) and an "utterly charming, top-notch production" (Orlando Sentinel) – kicks off November 14.
LIVE ON STAGE SHOW – December 23 and December 24.
Tickets range from $38-$104 and can be purchased at the Dolby Theatre Box Office (6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028), through all Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling (800) 745-3000.
*NOTE: Children ages one and older require a ticket.
For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.
Disclosure: SoCal Blog will be provided with complimentary tickets to see the show in exchange for posting information on the event.
