Looking for a new show to see with the kids? Then you’ve got to check out the New York Premiere of the musical The Little Match Girl!
Based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson, with the book by Oxygen Media, lyrics and additional book by Jeff Edmond and music and musical direction by Alastair William King, The Little Match Girl is running for a limited engagement for two weeks.
Set to a contemporary score filled with soaring melodies, the story follows the Little Match Girl who is forced onto the streets to sell matches to support her family. Cold and alone, her imagination takes her away from the harsh realities and struggles of her daily life. Armed with match sticks and music, she finds the hope we all need.
“While modernizing this timeless classic, I intend to uplift the tragic story of the Little Match Girl, while staying true to the story and Victorian era costumes and scenery,” says director Ganakas. “Through magical realism, she conjures up images of her family in the most cherished times of her life, offering hope in her time of need. As theater offers escapism, so does the imagination captured by this little girl, and therefore we lose ourselves in her journey.”
THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, Feb 13 at 7pm
Opening, Saturday, Feb 15 at 2pm
Sunday, Feb 16 at 2pm
Thursday, Feb 20 at 7pm
Saturday, Feb 22 at 2pm
Sunday, Feb 23 at 2pm
Tickets are $29.50-$59.50 and are now available online at www.Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the St. Lukes Box Office or at the theatre a half hour prior to performance.
Running Time: 75 (no intermission)
Giveaway!
We are excited to be giving away 4 tickets (valued between $120 – $360) to attend The Little Match Girl. This is valid for any of the first three performances (the first weekend). To enter simply, like our Instagram page and tell us what you love about going to theater with your kids.
One winner will be randomly selected on February 10th and must be able to pick up the tickets at the box office. Winner must be 18 years of age or older.
