Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Musical
Overview
Synopsis
Based on the hit holiday classic song, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brings one of the most beloved characters of all time to stages everywhere. Rudolph wants nothing more than to be just like the other reindeer, but his bright red nose seems to always get in the way! With everyone at the North Pole picking on him for his differences, he feels like nothing but a misfit. Rudolph sets off on a journey to find a place where he belongs. Along the way, he meets other misfits who show Rudolph that he was always right where he belonged right at the North Pole. When Santa鈥檚 big night is at risk of being ruined by a storm, Rudolph is finally able to show everyone how his differences are what truly make him special.
This show is a Theatre for Young Audiences version and has a 90-minute run time. This run time includes a 20-minute intermission between the acts.
Show Information
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2017
- Genres
- Fairy Tale/Fantasy
- Settings
- Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- The North Pole
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Some Dance
- Licensor
- Ideal For
- Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, High School, Large Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult, Early Teen, Child Characters
Context
Rudolph first came to life in the 1964 TV movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. This film was based on the hit Johnny Marks song of the same name. When it came time to choose the music for the film, they knew Johnny Marks was just the man for the job. He wrote seven additional songs including 鈥淎 Holly, Jolly Christmas鈥� and 鈥淪ilver and Gold,鈥� two songs that would become stand alone Christmas standards for years to come. The 55 minute television special was a smash hit that has been broadcast at
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Act One
The story begins with the narrator, a talking snowman named Sam, revealing that there once was a year where Christmas was almost canceled. He shows us the merriest place on Earth, Christmastown which resides at the North Pole, of course! Here is where Santa lives and works, preparing with his Elves for a successful Christmas. He enters along with his wife, Mrs. Claus. They are arguing over if Santa has had enough to eat in preparation for the Christmas season. Sam can鈥檛 help but be
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| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
Bass-Baritone |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor, Alto |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass-Baritone |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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Featured |
Male |
Silent |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Countertenor, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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Ensemble |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Countertenor, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
Songs
Act 1
- A Holly Jolly Christmas - Sam
- Jingle, Jingle, Jingle - Santa, rudolph, Donner
- When Santa Gets Your Letter - Elves
- We're a Couple of Misfits (Intro) - Hermey
- We're a Couple of Misfits (Continued) - Rudolph
- There's Always Tomorrow - Clarice, Woodland Friends
- We Are Santa's Elves - Elves
- We're a Couple of Misfits - Hermey, Rudolph
- Fame and Fortune - Yukon, Hermey, Rudolph
Act 2
- Silver and Gold - Sam
- The Most Wonderful Day of the Year (The Island of Misfit Toys) - Misfit Toys
- There's Always Tomorrow (Reprise) - Rudolph
- Rockin鈥� Around the Christmas Tree - Elves, Santa, Mrs. Claus
- We Are Santa's Elves (Reprise) - Elves
- A Holly Jolly Christmas (Reprise) - Sam, Company
- A Merry, Merry Christmas to You - Santa, Rudolph, Misfit Toys
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Company
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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