A Christmas Story Live! (2017)

A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas.

Directors:

Scott Ellis, Alex Rudzinski

Writers:

Jean Shepherd (based on the screenplay by), Leigh Brown (based on the screenplay by)

Stars:

Maya Rudolph, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ana Gasteyer

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Maya Rudolph	...	Mother Parker
Chris Diamantopoulos	...	Old Man Parker
Ana Gasteyer	...	Mrs. Schwartz
Tyler Wladis	...	Randy
Ken Jeong	...	Christmas Tree Man / Chinese Restaurant Owner
Brandon Arreaga	...	Hohman Indiana Caroler
Nick Mara	...	Hohman Indiana Caroler
Edwin Honoret	...	Hohman Indiana Caroler
Austin Porter	...	Hohman Indiana Caroler
Zion Kuwonu	...	Hohman Indiana Caroler
David Alan Grier	...	Santa Claus
Fred Armisen	...	Elf
Bebe Rexha	...	Opening Number Singer
Andy Walken	...	Ralphie Parker
Jane Krakowski	...	Miss Shields

Storyline

A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas.

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Taglines:

The most beloved Christmas movie becomes the biggest live holiday musical event.

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Genres:

Musical

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official Instagram Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 December 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Christmas Story Live!

Filming Locations:

Midwest Street, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marc Platt Productions, Warner Horizon Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Matthew Broderick catches himself saying the wrong word a few times. At the 2 hour 25 minute mark (with commercials), he starts to say "reinbeer" but quickly corrects himself to "reindeer". Later, he starts to say "pretend a 14 year old girl", but corrects himself to say "perpetually a 14 year old girl".

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Goofs

A cameraman is seen standing in the street near the end of the Hanukkah song when everyone goes back inside the house.

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Quotes

Schwartz: Here they are, right where I left them yesterday.
Flick: You left your books here
[on the bench in the schoolyard]
Flick: overnight?
Schwartz: If I take them home, my mom makes me open them.

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Connections

Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Jasmine's Song and Mulan's No Songs (2018)

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Soundtracks

Ralphie's Nightmare
Performed by Andy Walken, Maya Rudolph, and Chris Diamantopoulos
Written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

User Reviews

A very enjoyable production

I'm thoroughly enjoying this production. The musical numbers are fresh and energetically presented, especially Jane Krakowski's tap number, the cast is amazingly talented, especially the kids and it's a fine interpretation of the story. I was once visiting an elderly woman for the holidays and the only thing worth watching was the repeated showing of the original movie. It took me at least a decade to get up the energy to watch that movie again, and I'm pleased with this production. It's not as good as either Hairspray or The Wiz, but it's nowhere near as dreadful as the Peter Pan! I will probably stream this again!