
November 25 – December 24, 2022
Winter Weather Information: Although there is a winter storm predicted in the southeastern Wisconsin area on December 22-23, all performances will be held as scheduled. Please allow extra time for travel and parking. If you will not be able to attend your scheduled performance, please email ticketmanager@firststage.org for a ticket exchange to a future 2022/23 season performance, or to receive a credit to your account. Requests must be made at least one hour prior to your performance start time. Please note: Remaining RUDOLPH performances have extremely limited availability, with no two seats together, and we will be unable to exchange tickets into another RUDOLPH performance. Thank you for your understanding!
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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL
Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage.
Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and orchestrations by Timothy Splain.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC.
Directed by Jeff Frank
And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows! The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and returns to our stage this holiday season. From fleeing the Abominable Snow Monster to saving Christmas, join Rudolph and his friends, Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius, as their adventures teach us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the little misfit in all of us.
Runtime
70 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 4+
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterNovember 25 – December 24, 2022
Winter Weather Information: Although there is a winter storm predicted in the southeastern Wisconsin area on December 22-23, all performances will be held as scheduled. Please allow extra time for travel and parking. If you will not be able to attend your scheduled performance, please email ticketmanager@firststage.org for a ticket exchange to a future 2022/23 season performance, or to receive a credit to your account. Requests must be made at least one hour prior to your performance start time. Please note: Remaining RUDOLPH performances have extremely limited availability, with no two seats together, and we will be unable to exchange tickets into another RUDOLPH performance. Thank you for your understanding!
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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL
Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage.
Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and orchestrations by Timothy Splain.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC.
Directed by Jeff Frank
And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows! The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and returns to our stage this holiday season. From fleeing the Abominable Snow Monster to saving Christmas, join Rudolph and his friends, Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius, as their adventures teach us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the little misfit in all of us.
Runtime
70 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 4+
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™: The Musical
Gold Cast
Rudolph, LUCIA HARRIS
Hermey, ABRAM NELSON
Clarice, LAUREN DEGROOT
Fireball/Ensemble, EDWARD OWCZARSKI
Elf/Ensemble, ZION SINGH PONDER
Elf/Aviator Elf, TOBIAS IMES BENISCHEK
Elf/Young Buck, JULIUS NEWMAN
Elf/Ensemble, CECILIA HARRIS
Elf/Ensemble, CAROLINE KANTER
Elf, QUINN SISON
Elf, EVA DAHLBERG
Tall Elf/Ostrich Cowboy/Ensemble, ZEPHANIAH SINGH PONDER
Dolly/Ensemble, VIVIAN MADSON
Spotted Elephant/Ensemble, ANNIE STURTZ
Birdfish/Ensemble, ADELLE FREDERICK
Train/Ensemble, SYDNEY MCELROY
Plane/Ensemble, BEATRIX MADSON
Young Doe/Ensemble, ELLIE WILHELM
Silver Cast
Rudolph, LIAM EDDY
Hermey, LAYTON LAL
Clarice, EMILY HONIGMAN
Fireball/Ensemble, PAXTON HALEY
Elf/Ensemble, BECKETT PATTERSON
Elf/Aviator Elf, TIAGO PATTERSON
Elf/Young Buck, COLLIN WIESE
Elf/Ensemble, TAYLOR BURKS
Elf/Ensemble, LEAH DIETZ
Elf, SILVIA STOEGER
Elf, ABBIE CASHMAN
Tall Elf/Ostrich Cowboy/Ensemble, BENJAMIN NOWACEK
Dolly/Ensemble, HAZEL DYE
Spotted Elephant/Ensemble, LAYLA ANA MATHIAS
Birdfish/Ensemble, RITA STURROCK
Train/Ensemble, MARCIA OLSON
Plane/Ensemble, GIANA FERRARA-SCHLITZ
Young Doe/Ensemble, NATALIE WARD
ADULT PERFORMERS
Sam the Snowman, TOMMY NOVAK*
Coach Comet/Yukon Cornelius, RICK PENDZICH*
Boss Elf/Charlie/Ensemble, J.T. BACKES*
Santa Claus, DAVID FLORES
Mrs. Claus/Ensemble, KAREN ESTRADA*
Donner/Ensemble, JAMES CARRINGTON*
Mrs. Donner/Ensemble, ASHLEY OVIEDO
Bumble/Moonracer/Ensemble, TIM LINN
Understudy for Tim Linn, JEFF FRANK
Understudy for Karen Estrada, ALAYNA PERRY
Understudy for Tommy Novak and Rick Pendzich, ZACKARY SIMONINI
Understudy for Ashley Oviedo, LINDSAY GLEASON
Understudy for J.T. Backes, JONATHON GIDEON
Understudy for James Carrington and David Flores, AIDAN C-P BLACK
*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the professional union of professional Actors and Stage Managers
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director, JEFF FRANK
Music Director, RAVEN DOCKERY
Choreographer, AMI MAJESKIE
Scenic, Costume, and Puppet Designer, BRANDON KIRKHAM
Lighting Designer, JASON FASSL, USA
Sound Designer, MATT WHITMORE
Stage Manager, JOEL ANDREW COTE*
Assistant Stage Manager, LAUREN WESTFAHL
Assistant Stage Manager, ISAAC HOPPER
*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the professional union of professional Actors and Stage Managers