From Director, Scott Myers:
Young Ralphie Parker wants one thing for Christmas, and one thing only: an official Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun. There's only one problem: everyone else is convinced he'll shoot his eye out! Undeterred, he begins his saga of convincing all the necessary players, from his sweet but protective mothing to his straight-laced teacher, Miss Shields, all the way to Santa Claus himself, that he needs that gun for the protection of his loved ones, and maybe even a little cowboy glory to call his own. Ralphie's vivid imagination conjures up several show stopping numbers, from "Ralphie to the Rescue", in which he defeats every foe a young boy can think of (robbers, mustache twirling villains, and of course, the school bully), to the thrilling tap routine performed by a gun moll-esque Miss Shields, who sheds her sweater set and romance novel for a glittery red gown and a whole lot of moxie. Ralphie's not the only one with dreams of grandeur. His old man is just as set on a goal of his own. Namely, winning a prize in the $50,000 Great Figures of World Literature Contest. His dreams come true when he wins a major award from the competition in the form of a garish, fishnet stocking clad leg lamp, which horrifies his wife but brings him unadultered joy. In one of the fun numbers of the show, the old man dreams up a fantastic dance sequence, developing from a euphoric ballet to a sultry tango with his wife, dressed a la lamp, and finally to a show stopping leg lamp can-can, bringing the number to a triumphant close. Filled with quirky and lovable characters, this zany, heartfelt, and nostalgic musical is as delightful as the biggest, shiniest present under the tree on Christmas morning.
