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With the exception of a new director, Brian Rickel, and several fresh cast members, the staging will be similar to the 2016 family event. Just as in the 1947 classic movie and the Lux Radio Hour Theatre broadcast interpretation, the tale is about a man, Kris Kringle, who is given the chance to play Santa Claus at the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade. After he starts working at the department store, Kris begins to tell others that he really is Saint Nick.<\/p>\n
One of his main goals is to persuade Macy\u2019s special events director Doris Walker (Janaya Jones) and her daughter Susan (Cassidy Smith) that he is an honest man.<\/p>\n
Once again, the stars portray fictitious players of radio station KSDMT. Lance Arthur Smith\u2019s adaptation never gets overly complicated.<\/p>\n
Capturing the musical styles of the 1940s is Bankers Hill resident Jon Lorenz. He is the music director, composer and arranger for the tale.<\/p>\n
While several well-known tunes are referenced, many of the melodies are original. Some of Lorenz\u2019s influences in creating the tunes are Rodgers and Hart, Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland films, popular 1930s and 1940s standards, and harmony singing.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur piece is set in the late \u201940s, so the creative team decided that everything before then is fair game,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Lux Radio\u2019s version is a popular retelling of the narrative. However, it isn\u2019t the only notable version that was produced after the release of the motion picture. A Hollywood remake, TV adaptations and a Meredith Willson musical called \u201cHere\u2019s Love\u201d all came out after the movie premiered in theaters.<\/p>\n
There are several different reasons as to why the story continues to be a highly regarded classic. What leaves an emotional impact on Lorenz is the empathetic optimism of the evening.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe original screenplay plays into a part of humanity that wants to believe in the best of people,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s something about this time of year that feels like a new beginning and a chance to start over.\u201d<\/p>\n
A more obvious reason why the source material still resonates with younger and older audiences is the everlasting popularity of Kris. His power to influence others is practically guaranteed to leave an impact on theatergoers.<\/p>\n
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After the original engagement closed, the script was published by Steele Spring Stage Rights.<\/p>\n
It is exciting that Smith\u2019s take on the narrative will begin playing at Bridge House Theatre in London from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23.<\/p>\n
San Diegans who missed the uplifting experience last year won\u2019t have to wait long to enjoy the fresh take on the Christmas-themed comedy-drama.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve never heard a radio show before, KSDMT will leave a strong first impression.<\/p>\n