A Christmas Story Live!

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A Christmas Story Live!

"The most beloved Christmas movie becomes the biggest live holiday musical event."

2017

2h 11m

4.7(37 votes)

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Music

Overview

A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Maya Rudolph

Mother Parker

Chris Diamantopoulos

Old Man Parker

Ana Gasteyer

Mrs. Schwartz

Andy Walken

Ralphie Parker

Matthew Broderick

Ralphie as an Adult

Tyler Wladis

Randy

Jane Krakowski

Miss Shields

David Alan Grier

Santa Claus

Ken Jeong

Christmas Tree Man / Chinese Restaurant Owner

Nick Mara

Caroler

Creative team

Directed by: Scott Ellis
Alex Rudzinski
Written by: Jonathan Tolins
Robert Cary
Produced by: Zachary Woodlee
Benj Pasek

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