The Gifts of the Magi, a holiday musical
by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)
Dec. 05 - Dec. 15
Thursdays-Sundays
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 as those familiar with the famous O. Henry story are aware, 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. The Gifts of the Magi is warmed by sentiment and humor, filled with lilting songs, and certain to please audiences of all ages.
This new musical by Randy Courts and Mark St. Germain brings to life a heart-warming, captivating musical treat, drawn from two short stories by the immortal O. Henry.
(Rated G)
Directed and music directed by Jeryl Hoover
The Gifts of the Magi, a holiday musical
by O. Henry, Randy Courts, Mark St. Germain
Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)
December 05 - December 15, 2024
December 5 - 15, 2024
No performance on December 6
Fredericksburg Theater Company
