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An O. Henry Christmas (Musical)
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 2w, 2m
Adaptation, Music, and Lyrics by Peter Ekstrom
Based on stories by O. Henry
Two heartwarming one-act musicals based on the classic O. Henry stories The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf capture the true spirit of giving. This holiday favorite is set in turn-of-the-century New York City and was originally performed with a piano-only score.
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Cast Size
2w, 2m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature), Christmas/Holiday -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
Summary
Two heartwarming one-act musicals based on the classic O. Henry stories The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf capture the true spirit of giving. This holiday favorite is set in turn-of-the-century New York City and was originally performed with a piano-only score. The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf can be performed individually or together in one evening as An O. Henry Christmas.
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period 1900-1910
- Setting
A third-floor garret in Greenwich Village, NYC. 1905.
- Features Period Costumes
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
“Delightful… captures anew the real Christmas spirit.” – Louisville Courier-Journal
“Delightful… enough to play any time of the year… Ekstrom has written some beautiful music… a masterpiece.” – Kingsport Times-News
“The capacity audience, which included many small children, was totally captivated. Ekstrom’s delightful adaptation… captures anew the real Christmas spirit.” – Louisville Courier-Journal
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
by Peter Ekstrom
June 28, 2016
by Alexey Frandetti
June 28, 2016
Music
Song Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway
- Orchestra Size Small/Combo
- Chorus Size No Chorus
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.
Music Rentals
Authors
Peter Ekstrom
Peter Ekstrom graduated from Antioch College in 1973 and in 1978 traveled down the Mississippi River on a raft with Otrabanda Theatre Company, stopping in two dozen towns from St. Louis to New Orleans to perform a vaudeville show in a circus tent. His professional career bega ...
