Sing along with ‘A Christmas Story: the Musical’

Who can forget the story of Ralphie in the classic holiday movie “A Christmas Story?” The award-winning musical adaptation returns to the stage at the Theater at Madison Square Garden this month for a limited run from Dec. 11 through 29, just in time for Christmas.

With its catchy tunes and clever choreography, your entire family will surely be entertained. Plus, it’s being co-produced by the film’s original Ralphie, Peter Billingsley. We triple dog dare you not to have a great time.

“A Christmas Story: the Musical,” Dec. 11 through Dec. 29, Wednesdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, Thursdays at 11 am and 7:30 pm, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 1 pm and 6:30 pm, with special performances on Dec. 23 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 at 2 pm. Tickets range from $49 and $199.

Theater at Madison Square Garden [Four Pennsylvania Plaza at W. 33rd Street and Eighth Avenue in the Garment District, (866) 858–0008 www.achristmasstorythemusical.com].

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