The Musical’ at Beef and Boards

Let me begin by saying, I really like “A Christmas Story.” It’s a Christmas traditional. I attempt to watch it a number of instances through the vacation season. Earlier than streaming turned a factor and watching a marathon on TV was one thing of a novelty, the film was my background noise as I wrapped items, or took a nap earlier than baking and cooking. If I missed a scene, I knew I may catch it later.

Once I noticed “A Christmas Story: The Musical” was the ultimate present for the yr at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, I knew this was one musical I couldn’t miss.

“A Christmas Story” is a kind of films you recognize by coronary heart. You anticipate every scene and chortle each time prefer it’s the primary time. At the least that’s what I do. And, that’s precisely what occurred this time — besides as an alternative of watching on my sofa or in my mattress, I sat at a eating desk in a theater with a whole bunch of different individuals. From their laughter, I feel they had been having an excellent time, too.

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” didn’t disappoint. It aligned with the film, however that didn’t make it really feel stale or overdone. As an alternative, it added a twist that made this traditional really feel recent and enjoyable.

All the long-lasting moments had been there — and I imply all of the moments. I can’t listing each single one, however listed here are a number of to whet your whistle: the pink bunny pajamas, Randy snorting like a pig whereas consuming his dinner, Flick’s tongue and the flagpole, the Outdated Man’s cussing, and naturally the leg lamp.

I questioned if the Santa and Ralphie scene could be included and the way they’d pull it off. All I’ll say is it’s in there, and it labored nicely on the stage.

Ralphie asks Santa for a Pink Ryder BB gun throughout a scene from “A Christmas Story,” displaying via Jan. 5, 2025, at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Credit score: Supplied picture/Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

I’ve by no means been disillusioned within the expertise I’ve seen at Beef and Boards, and it’s at all times a deal with when a fellow Hoosier is the star. Teddy Wiegand, 11, a sixth grader from Avon, is Ralphie Parker. It’s his Beef and Boards debut, however I couldn’t inform. He owned the stage.

In case you haven’t caught a efficiency but, you continue to have time. “A Christmas Story: The Musical” continues at Beef and Boards till Jan. 5. Don’t overlook, this musical additionally comes with an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet.

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