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Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas is a fast-paced, humorous holiday adventure that puts a fresh spin on the classic Christmas poem. The story follows Amos, a nervous but lovable mouse, his human friend Emily, and Calliope, an elf and secret agent, as they travel to the North Pole to help save Christmas. Their adventure begins when they discover that Santa’s Naughty and Nice List has been stolen, putting Christmas in jeopardy. Along the way, the characters encounter mistaken identities, a villainous elf, sword fights, frantic chases, and plenty of silly surprises.

The play combines comedy, fantasy, adventure, and holiday magic and is designed to appeal to audiences of all ages. Although the title comes from Clement Clarke Moore’s famous Christmas poem, Ludwig uses the poem mainly as a starting point and creates an entirely new story around the characters. At its heart, the play explores themes of friendship, courage, honesty, and helping others. With its energetic characters, imaginative situations, and playful humor, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas offers a fun and entertaining way to celebrate the holiday season. 

Content Advisory:

This production is rated G. 

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