Directed by B. Michael Quale
Miracle on 34th Street is based on the 1947 film written by Valentine Davies, directed by George Seaton, and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn. The film won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Edmund Gwenn), Best Writing, Original Story (Valentine Davies) and Best Writing, Screenplay. It was also nominated for Best Picture, losing to Gentleman's Agreement. It was placed #9 at AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers. Davies also penned a short story version of the tale which was published simultaneously with the film's release.
Miracle on 34th Street is the story of what takes place in New York City following Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kris Kringle is the personification of good will and holiday spirit. As Macy's holiday Santa, he enchants children and shoppers so completely that he is deemed dangerous by fellow employees who question his competency and they plot to ruin him. A single mother and her daughter, a lawyer, and many others are left wondering whether or not a department store Santa just might be the real Mr. Claus. A young girl’s belief in Santa and the magic of the holiday are at stake in a climactic courtroom decision. This hilarious, tender and charming show is a Christmas classic for the entire family.
CAST
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Doctor Pierce |
Kristi Marshall |
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Kris Kringle |
Brad Dokken |
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Bag Lady |
Mary Chartier |
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Rich Woman |
Mary Jo Harstad |
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Ms. Shellhammer |
Kim Bryson |
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Doris Walker |
Allison Irgens |
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Fred Gayley |
J.C. LaBar |
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Susan Walker |
Danielle Hodenfield |
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Fake Santa Claus |
Russell Larson |
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Mr. Macey |
Jim Ryen |
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Sharon |
Jaden Nelson |
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Johnny |
Jeffry Nelson |
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Megan |
Kalli Kjos |
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Dutch Girl |
Bryn Everson |
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Mr. Sawyer |
Eric Pozgay |
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Mr. Bloomingdale |
B. Michael Quale |
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Finley |
Sean Scott |
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Judge Harper |
Russell Larson |
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Ms. Mara |
Stephanie Lorenz |
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Halloran |
Matt Rolfson |
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Jim Duncan |
Jack Dyville |
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James Mara |
David Esterby |
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Al |
Garrett Gudmunsen |
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Lou |
Josh Magyar |
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Elves, Children, Carolers |
Sara Azar, Cambree Bilihus, Celessa Branson, MacKenzie Cook, Bob Erickson, Katie Esterby, Megan Fee, Tiffani Ferrell, Alyssa Hodenfield, Angela Lindvig, Helene Pippen, Sarah Pippen, Rachel Richter, Brooke Veda |
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"Parents" & Other Adult Characters |
Danielle Ferrell, Maro Lindsley, Brittney O'Neill, Becky Parker, Cherisse Parker, Sean Scott, Susan Sinclair, Kayla Stamp |
CREW
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Artistic Director |
B. Michael Quale |
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Scenic Design |
B. Michael Quale |
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Stage Manager |
Jim Ryen |
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Choreographer |
Jack Dyville |
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Sound Technician |
Liz Seven |
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Light Technician |
Jack Dyville |
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Set Construction |
B. Michael Quale, Russell Larson, Kim Bryson |
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Scenic Painting |
Kevin Dutenheffner |
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House Volunteer |
Dennis Gendreau |
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Concessions |
Mary Jo Harstad |
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Program |
Brad Dokken |