--- title: "A Christmas Story, The Musical" description: "From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically-acclaimed films La La Land and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story, The Musical, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage for four performances at the Fox Theatre on Friday, November 14 through Sunday, November 16 as part of the 2025-26 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank." canonical: "https://www.313presents.com/news/detail/a-christmas-story-the-musical-comes-to-the-fox-theatre-december-20-22" dateModified: "2025-10-29T10:15:16-04:00" type: "event" --- # A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL COMES TO THE FOX THEATRE DECEMBER 20-22 09 July / 2018 Tickets On Sale Now ![](https://www.313presents.com/assets/img/AChristmasStory_thumbnail-v3_206x103-a994b8fb1c.jpg) (DETROIT – July 9, 2018) – From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical *Dear Evan Hansen *and the Academy Award-winning film *La La Land,* *A Christmas Story, The Musical*, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage at the Fox Theatre as part of the Fox Theatre Series. Tickets (starting at $36) go on sale Friday, July 13 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at [313Presents.com](http://www.313Presents.com), Little Caesars Arena XFINITY box office and [Ticketmaster.com](http://www.ticketmaster.com). To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. Fox Theatre Series subscription packages and discounts for groups of 10+ are available by calling the Olympia Entertainment Group Sales Department at (313) 471-3099. Subscription packages include savings of up to 20 percent when purchasing three or more Fox Theatre Series titles. *A Christmas Story, The Musical *chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (“You’ll shoot your eye out kid!”). An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Chock-full of delightful songs and splashy production numbers, *A Christmas Story, The Musical*, has proudly taken its place as a perennial holiday classic for the whole family. Hailed by *The Associated Press *as “a joyous Christmas miracle,” *The New York Times* writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.”* A Christmas Story, The Musical* premiered on Broadway in 2012 and was a critical and commercial success. The musical was nominated for three TONY Awards® including Best New Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical. *A Christmas Story, The Musical *features a festive and nostalgic holiday themed score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (TONY Award for *Dear Evan Hansen, *OSCAR for *La La Land)*, with a book by Joseph Robinette, based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. The tour features direction by Matt Lenz, with casting by Alison Franck. TONY Award® winner Warren Carlyle’s Broadway choreography will be reset for the tour by Jason Sparks. *A Christmas Story, The Musical *features scenic design by Mike Carnahan, with costume design by Lisa Zinni and lighting design by Charlie Morrison. The hounds will play themselves. *A Christmas Story, The Musical *is produced by Big League Productions, Inc. Led by President and Executive Producer Daniel Sher, Big League is celebrating its 29th season of producing, general managing and booking Broadway musicals and special attractions for touring throughout North America and the world. For more information visit [www.bigleague.org](http://www.bigleague.org). *Performance Schedule:* Thursday, December 20 8 p.m. Friday, December 21 8 p.m. Saturday, December 22 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. ![A Christmas Story, The Musical](https://www.313presents.com/assets/img/AChristmasStory_Spotlight-v2_660x360-82c49081bf.jpg) [![More Info for A Christmas Story, The Musical](https://www.313presents.com/assets/img/A-Christmas-Story-2025_600x600-d4753e0f4f.png)](https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/a-christmas-story-the-musical) ##### Fox Theatre [A Christmas Story, The Musical](https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/a-christmas-story-the-musical) Nov 14 - 16 / 2025 ##### Fox Theatre [A Christmas Story, The Musical](https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/a-christmas-story-the-musical) Nov 14 - 16 / 2025 [Get Tickets](https://www.ticketmaster.com/a-christmas-story-the-musical-touring-tickets/artist/1604015?venueId=65547&list_view=1?camefrom=CFC_313PRE_313web_christmas_story&utm_source=313p&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=christmas_story&utm_source=313p&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=christmas_story)