Youtheatre Presents: A Christmas Story

Name: Youtheatre Presents: A Christmas Story
Start: 2025-12-05T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-05T21:00:00-05:00
Location: First Presbyterian Theater

Schedule

Fri Dec 05 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

First Presbyterian Theater | Fort Wayne, IN

Youtheatre Presents: A Christmas Story
By Philip Grecian
Directed by Christopher J. Murphy

Rediscover the magic of the season with A Christmas Story, the hilarious & heartwarming play based on the timeless holiday film. Follow 9-year-old Hoosier Ralphie Parker on his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift- a Red Ryder BB gun. Along the way, he must navigate the trials of childhood, a grumpy Santa, a freezing flagpole, and, of course, his father’s infamous leg lamp. This nostalgic romp captures the wonder and chaos of Christmas through the eyes of a kid with big dreams and an even bigger imagination. Complete with all your favorite moments from the movie and more, A Christmas Story is a festive treat for the whole family. You’ll shoot your eye out if you miss it!
Location
First Presbyterian Theater
300 W. Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Dates
December 5, 2025 at 7 PM
December 6, 2025 at 3 PM - Post-Show Talk
December 7, 2025 at 3 PM - Relaxed Performance
December 12, 2025 at 7 PM - Pre-Show Talk at 6 PM
December 13, 2025 at 3 PM
December 14, 2025 at 3 PM
Suitability Suggestions
Suitability suggestions provide details about play content and are available for each of the season's productions. At Youtheatre, we respect that each family and school group is unique, so please read carefully to determine what is appropriate for you and your group.
Runtime: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission
Material/Themes: A nostalgic look at Christmas in 1940s Indiana. Contains depictions of bullying, a lamp shaped like a woman’s stocking-clad leg, and a fantasy sequence involving “cowboy” Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun depicted with warmth and humor.
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story, © 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark; and on the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd.