The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall.
The critically acclaimed live stage show, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” returns to Reynolds as part of a national fall tour featuring the “most famous reindeer of all” and his friends from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special. Audiences are invited to help Santa save Christmas with the help of Rudolph and the holly jolly cast of characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster and more.
In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, “made its network television debut and has been delighting audiences across the country for almost 60 years.
“‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ is a tree-mendous way to experience this family tradition and stays true to the iconic television special,” said producing partner Jonathan Flom.
The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is excluded from the Reindeer Games. He flees Christmastown and meets up with new friends Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius. After finding The Island of Misfit Toys, Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph rescue his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?
UCA Public Appearances Executive Director Amanda Horton said, “We are excited to offer such a favorite holiday classic this season and to be able to have this show at 4 p.m. to accommodate families and small children. This show is a great way to introduce children to the theatre and start new holiday traditions.”
UCA Public Appearances is celebrating 25 years in Reynolds Performances Hall. Highly acclaimed artists such as Ray Charles, Wayne Newton, Common, Amy Grant, Dione Warwick, Ricky Skaggs and more have performed in the 1,200-seat theatre.
UCA Public Appearances has continued to grow each year and now has 5 unique series that are offered: Broadway, POPS, Night Out, Speaker, and the Windgate Collection. Reynolds Performance Hall has also welcomed over 65,000 PreK-12th grade students from across the state of Arkansas to experience live performing arts through the Main Stage Education Series. This series educates while entertaining and provides arts accessibility to all students.
Tickets range from $30-$50 for adults and $10 for children/students. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Reynolds box office or Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., online at uca.edu/publicappearances or by calling UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 or toll-free at (866) 810-0012. Student and children tickets are only available by contacting the box office.
