My family recently had the opportunity to view the very fun holiday show, "Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish - The Musical." To say we enjoyed it would be an understatement. From the very merry sets to the creative and very festive characters, it was full on Christmas fun!
Eleanor is a sweet rag-doll that lives at the North Pole with Santa & his whole crew. Her one wish is get her very own friend and forever family. So you know what that means, she needed to write a letter to Santa to make it happen. My girls found the story particularly relevant having just finalized our adoption this year after almost 6 years of fostering.
Since this year things are going to be a little different in terms of how families carry out their holiday traditions, this is a perfect way to still get to enjoy a Christmas musical/show right in your own living room. How exciting is that, right? So, purchase your ticket, pop some popcorn, make a little hot cocoa, and sit back and enjoy the show!
ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH -THE MUSICAL: ANNOUNCES TICKET AND PARTY BOXES ON SALE
“'Eleanor' is toe-tapping holiday delight.” – Chicago Parent
A virtual theater experience with the option to purchase interactive “Party in a Box” gift sets makes ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH -THE MUSICAL the perfect holiday present for the entire family.
CHICAGO (October 2020) – The producers of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL, a critical and commercial success in Chicago in its world premiere run December of 2019, today announced holiday 2020 tickets are on sale October 23 for streaming and party box purchases.
Based on the heartfelt book of the same name by Chicagoan Denise McGowan Tracy, the family-friendly production is recommended for all ages and will be available to stream November 27 – December 27, 2020 directly into homes through InPlayer for $25 per household. Adding to the fun is the availability of two immersive Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Party in a Box options, ranging in price from $45 - $60 plus shipping and handling fees. The 2020 virtual production will feature additional holiday music, and the recorded opening night performance from the successful 2019 World Premiere. Tickets and party boxes can be purchased at www.eleanorswish.com.
Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Party in a Box choices offer additional family fun with items inspired by the production. Shipped from The North Pole’s special Chicago-based distribution center, the Super Fun Sprinkle & Sparkle Box ($45) includes a softcover copy of the book that inspired the show, a 2020 Eleanor Christmas keepsake ornament, Eleanor’s own stationery notepad and pencil for children to write their letters to Santa, and four (4) holiday fun hats. The Super Duper Fun Eleanor Box ($60) features all items in the Sprinkle & Sparkle Box with a hardcover book, cookie cutter with recipe card, and Twinkle’s favorite reindeer ring toss game.
“Our wish is to keep the magic of the holidays sparkling in the eyes of children no matter what challenges we face this year,” said Denise McGowan Tracy, Executive Producer. “Home has become even more important to families this year as it adds office and school to its responsibilities. And through it all, ‘home’ remains our safe place. A happy place filled with family and friends. And now Eleanor’s wish for her home can come safely to your home for the holidays with the reminders of what is truly important. Home. Hope. Heart. And the sprinkle, sparkle, and twinkle of holiday magic. This holiday season we gather together – possibly apart – but connected by Eleanor’s story of hope.”
ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL tells the story of a rag doll named Eleanor who lives in the magical world of The North Pole. Despite her love for her family there, including Santa, Mrs. "Cookie" Claus, Clara Claus, and the elves - Twinkle, Sprinkle, and Sparkle, Eleanor's very merry Christmas wish is for a best friend and home of her own. Realizing that wishing is not enough, she writes a letter to Santa expressing her dream. The letter opens the door to answering many questions and to the journey which leads to her wish (and others) coming true.
Starring in the streamed production of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL are Samantha Bonzi as Eleanor, Scott Gryder as Sprinkle, Lindsey Jane Bullen as Twinkle, Emily Rohm* as Holly/Clara, Sydney Swanson as Noelle, Erin Parker* as Mrs. “Cookie” Claus, Kim Green as Sparkle, David Turrentine* as Santa, Claire Latourette as Glimmer, and Cara Chumbley as Shimmer. The production and design crew include Denise McGowan Tracy (Playwright/Executive Producer), Kathleen Butler-Duplessis (Music and Lyrics) Zachary L. Gray (Director), David Fiorello (Musical Director and Music Arrangements), Kehoe Designs (Scenic Design), Tatjana Radisic (Costume Design) Kevin Barthel (Wigs/Milliner/Accessories) John Kelly (Lighting Designer), Keegan Bradac (Sound Designer), and Khaki Pixley (Makeup Artist).
For more information or to purchase tickets for ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL, please visit https://www.eleanorswish.com/.
* Appearing through an Agreement between Eleanor Licensing, LLC and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
ABOUT ELEANOR MANAGEMENT
Eleanor Management is a producing and management company formed to produce, present and merchandise "Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish - The Musical" for all forms of artistic performance including live theater, streaming, film, television and digital. Formed in 2019, the five Chicago-based partners brought together their decades of experience in theatrical and event production, marketing and venue management to launch a musical version of the 2015 holiday book "Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish," written by Denise McGowan Tracy. Having earned critical praise and loyal audiences the musical returns in 2020 via Stream for purchase at www.eleanorswish.com.
(Please Note: Compensation and/or product/services were provided for the writing of this article. However, all thoughts and opinions are that of the author.)
