Brush off your Red Ryder BB gun and break out your leg lamp — “A Christmas Story” is coming to Beau Rivage faster than you can say “fra-gee-leh.”
The musical, which runs from Dec. 12 through 27, is just one way the Beau is spreading holiday cheer this season. From its awe-inspiring Christmas décor to live entertainment and visits from Santa, the Biloxi venue is offering a full schedule of holiday fun through the New Year.
A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC COMES TO THE STAGE
“A Christmas Story,” produced and directed by internationally known Las Vegas producer Jeb K. Rand, president and executive producer of Rand Productions, brings to the stage the tale of 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the perfect Christmas gift: an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Based on the beloved holiday movie and best-selling book, the production features world-class actors, singers and dancers — as well as six children chosen from a regional casting call.
All the iconic scenes from the film are represented, from the leg-lamp award and bunny suit to Ralphie’s friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole. Underscoring the action are a range of original numbers, including, “Ralphie to the Rescue!”, “A Major Award,” “Sticky Situation,” “Up on Santa’s Lap,” “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” and the inevitable “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!”
“At its heart, ‘A Christmas Story’ captures something deeply universal: the mix of nostalgia, humor, and longing that defines childhood — especially around the holidays,” Rand says. “Every generation can relate to being a kid with one big wish, dreaming of that perfect gift and navigating the small triumphs and embarrassments of family life.”
MORE HOLIDAY MAGIC
“If you come to Beau Rivage just once a year, the holidays are certainly a great time to come,” says Mary Cracchiolo, the casino resort’s director of communications.
HERE ARE SOME OTHER WAYS BEAU RIVAGE IS CELEBRATING THE SEASON:
- Visitors can stroll the property to check out the oversized ornaments and nutcracker soldiers, classic winter scenes and more than 200 frosted trees. As usual, Santa and his reindeer will be flying over the atrium.
- On Dec. 6, Don McLean will bring his Starry Starry Night show to the Beau Rivage Theatre stage.
- On Dec. 7, the jolly old elf himself is scheduled to attend the annual Christmas with Santa brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at BR Prime. Each child will receive a keepsake gift and a photo with Santa. Reservations are required via www.beaurivage.com/Santa.
- The Molly Ringwalds will be ringing in the New Year with a show at Beau Rivage Theatre from 10:30 p.m.-midnight on Dec. 31.
- The second of two holiday open houses is set for Dec. 9-13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with stores offering gifts and specials, along with appearances by local artists.
For further details about “A Christmas Story” and other holiday happenings at Beau Rivage, visit www.beaurivage.com.