For the first time, the beloved holiday classic, Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street the Musical will launch a North American tour for the 2025-2026 holiday season. The musical will perform at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, December 16 through Thursday, December 18 as part of the 2025-26 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank.
Meredith Willson, famous for penning The Music Man and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, adapted Miracle on 34th Street The Musical from the classic holiday film of the same name, which opened at the Roxy Theatre in New York City on June 4, 1947. The film starred Edmund Gwenn and Maureen O'Hara.
Miracle on 34th Street the Musical, then titled Here’s Love, opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on Thursday, October 3, 1963, after two previews. and played for 338 performances, closing on July 25, 1964.
Producer Jim Vollertsen of Premier Theater Productions has a long history with this beloved classic, according to Jim, “many years ago we surveyed our audiences at the Kodak Theatre in Rochester for their favorite Christmas shows and we were amazed that so many patrons declared Miracle on 34th Street as their number one choice. This was the catalyst for us to enter into an agreement with Music Theatre International, “MTI,” who granted the rights to produce two regional theatre productions of Miracle on 34th Street. The first run received such an overwhelming response and rave reviews from the masses, which led us to produce a second sold-out run, which garnered an even stronger audience reaction on the return engagement. Miracle on 34th Street’s unwavering success led to our long-standing desire to take this block buster holiday title across the country for a national tour in the Fall of 2025.
We are very excited to have Antoinette DiPietropolo as our Director/Choreographer who has been working on live events around the world for 25 years. Some of her credits include: Director/Choreographer for the National Tours of Addams Family, Masterchef Live, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Got Talent Live, Veggie Tales. Choreographer for the National Tours of THE Cher Show and Fame; Director/Choreographer for Mamma Mia, Nunsense, Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Choreographer/Associate Director Big Apple Circus 2014, 2015,2017.
As a Christmas family show, we wanted to make the production a very bright and spectacular show, which led us to partner with a design studio that could create a production that would be sure to capture the awe of audience members of all ages. When we saw some of the incredible designs and spectacular special effects ARDA Studio have created, we knew they were the best choice.
ARDA Studio specializes in creative concepts, narrative and production design for live entertainment, events, broadcast and film. ARDA is comprised of Anita LaScala, Rob Bissinger, and an ever-evolving team of highly skilled hand and digital artists. Whether a world broadcast spectacle or an immersive entertainment experience, ARDA challenges conventional design, resources, and technology working closely with collaborators to bring innovative design to the global entertainment industry.
We are thrilled to have Miracle on 34th Street represented by Creative Booking Agency (CBA), led by President and CEO, Christine Barkley, a respected 27-year veteran and recently honored recipient of the VenuesNow prestigious Women of Influence of Award for leadership and positive impact in the entertainment industry. As a member of the prestigious IEBA Board of Directors, Broadway League and League of American Theatres and Producers, Pollstar Concert Industry Consortium (CIC), Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP); Christine is known as an entrepreneurial spirit who has dedicated her career to bringing world- class talent to performing arts centers (PACS), arenas, casinos, fairs and festivals around the globe.
Christine, said, “The Broadway Theatre Presenters across the country have been absolutely thrilled to hear that one the most beloved heartwarming classics, Miracle on 34th Street, will be a fresh new Broadway offering for their patrons during the holiday season in 2025. Miracle on 34th Street is all you need if you are looking to celebrate the Christmas and Holiday Spirit and reminds us all the Impossible is possible.”
The musical revolves around the wonderful and magical story line of the beloved and iconic Macy’s Christmas Santa that may actually be the “real” Santa Claus, and a little girl that learns about something to believe in coupled with one of the show’s feature songs “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”. Miracle on 34th Street is sure to send the entire audience home with a true Christmas holiday spirit.
“Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street has been a holiday favorite for theatres around the country for many years,” said Drew Cohen, President and CEO of Music Theatre International. “We are delighted that with this new tour, the beloved show will play to thousands of new audience members. This joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment and is sure to leave everyone feeling like “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!”
Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York, NY.
