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'A Christmas Story: The Musical' Hits The Stage In Seattle

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without a marathon of the classic A Christmas Story. If nothing else, the movie taught an entire generation that sticking your tongue on a frozen flagpole isn't the best idea.

Now the movie has been turned into a musical for the stage, being executive produced by none other than Ralphie himself, Peter Billingsley. A Christmas Story: The Musical! includes an original score by Broadway composers Benj Paske and Justin Paul which Billingsley hopes will help the show become as popular as the original film.

He recently explained why he was so interested in the project, saying, “I’m excited to bring this film to the stage because the story and the characters lend themselves so well to the world of musicals… Just think about the idea of a leg-lamp kickline.”

A Christmas story: The Musical! is making its debut this month at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. The show runs through December 30, 2010 with performances each day, except for Dec. 24 and 25. Tickets range from $23 to $68 and can be purchased online at 5thavenue.org.