It seems like almost every possible Christmas-themed show has already been turned into a holiday musical hoping to become an annual perennial on the road or in local community theater. Compared to Elf and The Grinch, A Christmas Story: The Musical feels positively charming.

In recent decades, movie musicals that began as full-length animation features and original movie musicals have become multi-million dollar stage vehicles drawing audiences into theatres in cities around the world.

The true craftsmanship of the work shines through as audiences open to ideas, perhaps uncomfortable, and are allowed the breathing room and encouragement that makes it OK to laugh.

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