Rudolph comes to Fayetteville

(Fayetteville)—The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. Join the young, and the young at heart in celebrating Rudolph’s 50 years on television and come see all of your favorite characters from the TV special. Don’t miss this wonderful new holiday tradition that teaches us all that what makes you different might just be what makes you special! 

Fayetteville’s Walton Art Center presents six shows of the beloved Christmas story, December 21-23. 

The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday? 

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is so faithful to the original show that it practically transports audience members into the television special. The songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set designs, costumes and characters are brought to stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while puppets help showcase the charming "roughness" from the television show's stop-motion effects. 

Rudolph will make for a great first-trip-to-the-theater experience for children ages five and up, for those who have been five and loved it, and for those among us who first saw it 50 years ago.  

Performances are at the Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall, Monday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 1 and 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m., 1 and 6 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $50 and can be purchased online at www.WaltonArtsCenter.org, by phone at (479) 443-5600, or at box offices at Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., or at Baum Walker Hall, 495 W. Dickson St., one hour prior to performances. 

The Gayly - 12/14/2015 @ 3:33 p.m. CST