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An O. Henry Christmas (Musical)

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  2f, 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.

An O. Henry Christmas (Musical)

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2f, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature), Christmas/Holiday
  • Audience
    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.
History
An O. Henry Christmas premiered at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA in 1994 under the direction of John Hardy.
Cast Attributes
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

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Music

Song Samples

Tomorrow Is Christmas (The Gift of the Magi)
Overture (The Gift of the Magi)
The Last Leaf (The Last Leaf)
If We Had Money (The Gift of the Magi)
I Want to Paint the Bay of Naples (The Last Leaf)
What Can I Give Him? (The Gift of the Magi)
Tomorrow When You’re Feeling Well Again (The Last Leaf)
Look at My Watch (The Gift of the Magi)
Listen to the Wind (The Last Leaf)
Let’s Drink a Toast! (The Last Leaf)
Della Returns (The Gift of the Magi)
Your Hair Is Gone! (The Gift of the Magi)
I’m a Failure in Art (The Last Leaf)
What’s She Like? (The Last Leaf)
How the Wind Howled (The Last Leaf)
Jim and Della Open Their Gifts (The Gift of the Magi)
I Shall Let My Hair Down / Madame Sofron (The Gift of the Magi)
Come Into My Humble Abode (The Last Leaf)
  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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Authors

Peter Ekstrom

Peter Ekstrom

Peter Ekstrom was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in nearby Painesville. He received a B.A. from Antioch College in 1973. Five years later, he went down the Mississippi on a raft from St. Louis to New Orleans with the Otrabanda Troupe, stopping to do shows in 32 towns alo ...

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