Mark your calendars for this exciting upcoming musical starting this week at WGIS; Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Jr. on November 16-17 at 7:00 p.m. and November 18 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are SOLD OUT!
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Silver and Gold". Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jr.™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. "It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special." - https://www.mtishows.com/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-jr.
The production features 154 students in the cast and crew. Some of the main cast members are:
- Rudolph - Flynn Morschauser (6th grade)
- Sam - Luca Belfield (6th grade)
- Santa Claus - Remy Jansson (5th grade)
- Mrs. Claus - Marian Bronson (6th grade)
- Yukon Cornelius - Brayden Bielby (6th grade)
- Hermey - Parley Millar (6th grade)
- Clarice - Ceci Groth (6th grade)
- Donner - Lukas Borsz (6th grade)
- Mrs. Donner - Mia Todeschini (6th grade)
- Young Rudolph - Levi Pontello (6th grade)
- Bumble - Anthony Gucciardi (6th grade)
- Boss Elf - Isaiah Schuessler (5th grade)
- Coach Comet - Tate Fabbri (6th grade)
The show is directed and choreographed by Christy Knowlton, assisted by fellow WGIS teacher Hope Lawton and Student Directors Sophia Knowlton and Angelo Procopio.
- Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks
- Script Adaptation by Robert Penola
- Arrangements by Timothy Splain
- Orchestrations by William C. White
Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks.
Developed by Character Arts Creations, LLC.
RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER-THE MUSICAL JR Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
Pictured above from the WGIS cast of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Jr. are Kneeling/Seated, from left to right, Tate Fabbri, Parley Millar, Anthony Gucciardi, and Brayden Bielby. In the middle row, from left to right, are Remy Jansson, Isaiah Scheussler, Levi Pontello, Ceci Groth, Laurel Michalski, Flynn Morschauser, and Marian Bronson. In the back row standing on stage, from left to right, are Elliot Stewart, Maddy Perkins, Luca Belfield, Mia Todeschini, and Lukas Borsz.