Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre Stages:
Miracle on 34th Street – the radio play at the Empress Hotel
Miracle on 34th Street – the radio play at the Empress Hotel
VICTORIA, BC: Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre brings another holiday classic to life with Miracle on 34th Street – the radio play! Featuring fourteen on stage performers dressed in examples of 1940’s haute couture provided by designer Patricia Reilly, the presentation style of Miracle on 34th Street will be familiar to those who attended last year’s holiday treat, It’s a Wonderful Life!. Staged as though it were a live broadcast from the golden age of radio, this year’s production has moved to the beautiful Crystal Ballroom in the historic Empress Hotel for five performances between December 14th and 18th.
With scripts in hand, Blue Bridge favourites Thea Gill, John Krich, James Leard, Amanda Lisman, Christopher Mackie, Brian Richmond, Jacob Richmond, Wes Tritter, Kelly Hudson and newcomer Chelsea Seaby will lend their voices to the classic tale of faith and imagination. Fringe favourite and Atomic Vaudeville mainstay Andrew Bailey adapted the script from the Valentine Davies original and also takes to the stage as Fred Gailey, the lawyer who is determined to prove that Santa Claus is real. Also returning this year is Toronto-based award-winning composer and musician John Gzowski, who will be providing the 1940’s styled “Foley” radio sound effects live on stage that make this experience feel so authentic!
“We’re very excited that John has once again decided to lend his tremendous talent to this excitng new holiday offering!” said BBRT Producing Artistic Director Brian Richmond. “We’re also thrilled to be bringing our performances to the beautiful Empress Hotel amidst the wonderful Festival of Trees!” he added. “2011 has been a landmark year for Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre and Miracle on 34th Street is our way is our way of saying ‘thank you Victoria’ while contributing to the tremendous holiday spirit that lights up our city during the holiday season.”
Performances will take place December 14th at 8pm, December 15th at 2pm and 8pm, and December 18th at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are priced at $ 35 for adults, $ 30 for students and seniors and $ 15 for children under 12 and are available through the Blue Bridge office at 920 Johnson Street or by calling (250)-385-4462 or at the door on the day of performance. Seating is limited so patrons are urged to buy early.
