Stage Door News
Stage Door News
It's almost time for the 75th season of THE CHRISTMAS STORY at the Church of the Holy Trinity (right beside the Eaton Centre). Our cast of Angels, Shepherds, Kings and Singers - even an infant Baby Jesus! - are ready to remind you of the most important message of Christmas. Plays December 7-23, 2012.
A cast of more than 100 volunteer performers from across the city - many of who return year after year - join with professional choral musicians to tell this ages-old story through mime, narration, and song. Beautiful costumes, dramatic lighting design and the majesty of the Holy Trinity Church (an 165 year old architectural treasure in its own right) bring a special magic to this not-to-be-missed nativity experience.
THE CHRISTMAS STORY is one of Toronto's most beloved and most enduring Holiday traditions. First staged at the Church in the last years of the Great Depression, generations of Torontonians from all walks of life have been part of this remarkable community event. For many, the dramatic retelling of the nativity story captures the true spirit of the season, and can offer an inspiring respite from the frantic shopping taking place right next door. The shopping centre has also been a handy place to find a last minute Baby Jesus.
"We've run to the Eaton Centre on many an occasion to ask a surprised shopper if we could borrow their baby for an hour or two," says director Susan Watson. "Surprisingly, we've never had a NO. In fact, just the opposite - the parents are delighted. Babies of all ethnic and religious groups have understudied the Jesus role at the 11th hour when the main actor has come down with colic, a cold or plain old stage fright!"
We look forward to seeing you this year at THE CHRISTMAS STORY - Please join us!
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION for THE CHRISTMAS STORY
VENUE: The Church of The Holy Trinity
- 10 Trinity Square, Toronto (beside the Eaton Centre)
DATES: December 7 & 9, 14-16 and 20-23
- Fri Dec 7 at 7:30pm
- Sun Dec 9 at 4:30pm
- Fri Dec 14 at 7:30pm
- Sat Dec 15 at 4:30pm & 7:30pm
- Sun Dec 16 at 4:30pm (sign language interpretation available at 4:30pm)
- Thu Dec 20 at 7:30pm
- Fri Dec 21 at 7:30pm
- Sat Dec 22 at 4:30pm & 7:30pm
- Sun Dec 23 at 4:30pm & 7:30pm (sign language interpretation available at 7:30pm)
ADMISSION & RESERVATIONS:
- Suggested Donation is $20 adults / $5 children 17 & under (a collection will be taken).
- Reserve via www.holytrinitytoronto.org - follow the CHRISTMAS STORY links for dates and times, or call 416-598-8979 to book.
- Doors open half an hour before performances.
- The Church is fully wheelchair accessible.
2012-11-28
Toronto: The Church of the Holy Trinity presents its 75th annual staging of “The Christmas Story” December 7-23