The Gifts of the Magi December 21, 2008

A heart-warming, captivating musical treat, drawn from two short stories by the immortal O. Henry is warmed by sentiment and humor, filled with lilting songs, and certain to please audiences of all ages. It is Christmas in New York , but for two young lovers, Jim and Della, the prospects are bleak, as both are out of work and penniless. But their dilemma is solved when both part with their most precious possessions (she her beautiful long hair, he his heirloom pocket watch) in order to buy presents for each other thereby creating, at least for a magical moment, an aura of warmth and giving in the cold, impersonal winter city. In addition to their story there are glimpses of various city folk going about their holiday business, and the hilarious plight of a cheerful bum named Soapy, who wants only to get arrested so he can spend the night in a cozy cell, all gracefully enhanced by tuneful songs and neatly tied together by a newsboy-narrator, Willy, who adds his own melodious contribution and informative observations to the delightful proceedings. Music by Randy Courts Lyrics by Mark St. Germain & Randy Courts. When: November 28 to December 23 , 2008. Prices: General: $22 Senior(55+): $20 Student(16+)/Active Duty Military (with ID): $12 Children(15 or younger): $8 Tickets go on sale October 3rd!