'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' takes flight at Lincoln Park

MIDLAND - You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen.

Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen.

But as we all recall, the most famous reindeer of all is Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer, who lands on stage this week at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center for a family holiday show.

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr." will be staged at the Midland center's Mainstage Theater on Nov. 17-20 and Dec. 1-4.

Part of the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Subscription Season, the Midland center's stage adaptation stays true to the 1964 television special about Rudolph and his fellow misfits coming together and not only realizing that their differences make them special but are vital to save Christmas.

Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster and Rudolph all soar off the screen and right into the theater.

Cast members include Sam (Lila McClelland), Mrs. Claus (Kate Lynd), Santa Claus (Carson Bruce), Donner (Breyden Stephenson), Mrs. Donner (Cat Darney), Young Rudolph (Megan Hughes), Daily Mail Reporter, Bumble Puppet (Marija Cvitkovic), Boss Elf (Jaxson Schmidt), Charlie-In-The-Box, Elf 1 (Liv Poole), Hermey (Jackson Conforti), Fireball (Ty Gillaim), Rudolph (Cameron Patterson), Coach Comet, King Moonracer Puppet (Rylan Vanarsdale), Clarice (Abigail Stater), Bird-Fish, Reindeer 1 (Peyton Hertzig), Plane, Reindeer 2 (Hailey Allias), Yukon Cornelius (Tristan Heavner), Clarice’s Father (Rashad Carter), Herald Reporter (Sophia Lang) and Chicago Reporter (Lily Fontaine).

Other cast: Elf 2 (Summer Chalmers), Dolly, Elf 3 (Faith Cheek), Elf 4 (Logan Rome), Aviator Elf, Chronicler Reporter (Megan Michel), Elf Ensemble (Sasha Boyette, Charley Cameron, Ella Garvey, Emmabelle Glendenning, Clare Kaercher, Caisey Kreg, Malia Mobley, Alexis Schmidt; Train, Elf Ensemble (Roman Churney), Spotted Elephant, Elf Ensemble (Mickey Galman), Cowboy, Elf Ensemble (Liv Pisano), Reindeer 3 (Josie Tellish), Reindeer Ensemble (Hayden Burrell, Adelina DeMatteis, Aubrey Hedzik, Libby Lindner, Tayla Pashuta, Sienna Paxton, Charlotte Salera and Cecelia Wurzler), Bumble Puppet, Daily News Reporter, King Moonracer Voice (Cooper Jones).

Lincoln Park will offer special concessions and merchandise items for performances, andhost a food truck beginning two hours before each show.

Prior to both Sunday shows (Nov. 20 and Dec. 4), guests can “meet and greet” reindeer from noon-2 p.m., courtesy of Apthorp Farms.

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“This production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. officially kicks off the holiday season here atLincoln Park,” Justin Fortunato, producing artistic director of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, said in a press release. “Over the next several weeks we will be bringing you other holiday offerings such as our yearly tradition ofTchaikovsky’s 'The Nutcracker' opening Dec. 15 as well as the return of River City Brass’ 'HolidayBrasstacular' on Dec. 21. The holidays are one of our favorite times of year here at Lincoln Park andwe are grateful to be sharing this special time of year with all our patrons and supporters.”

Tickets for all shows cost $18-$25 and are available by visiting LincolnParkArts.org or by calling the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Box Office at 724-576-4644.

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Lincoln Park Food Truck Schedule

Scheduled to appear prior to performances of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.":

• Nov. 17 / Los Gingos Tacos (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

• Nov. 18 / Steve & Benny’s (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

• Nov. 19 / Los Gingos Tacos (12-2 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.)

• Nov. 20 / Smokin’ Steer BBQ (12-2 p.m.)

• Dec. 1 / Smokin’ Steer BBQ (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

• Dec. 2 / Steve & Benny’s (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

• Dec. 3 / Smokin’ Steer BBQ (12-2 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.)

• Dec. 4 / Smokin’ Steer BBQ (12-2 p.m.)

This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' will soar at Lincoln Park in Midland