Fox’s upcoming live presentation of the A Christmas Story musical has found its first star. Emmy nominee Maya Rudolph will take on the role of Ralphie Parker’s mother.
The previously announced live event will air Sunday, December 17.
Read: A LIVE TV ADAPTATION OF A CHRISTMAS STORY IS COMING TO FOX
Rudolph received an Emmy nomination in 2012 for her hosting stint on Saturday Night Live—a series she first appeared in in 2000 before becoming a long-running cast member and a regularly returning favorite. Her additional film credits include Bridesmaids, Up All Night, Sisters, and the variety series Maya & Marty opposite Martin Short.
Additional casting for the project, executive-produced by Marc Platt and Adam Siegel, will be announced later. Jonathan Tolins and Robert Cary serve as co-executive producers and writers, adapting the Joseph Robinette-penned book.
The musical follows the Emmy-winning Grease: Live, which marked Fox's first live musical. The network is also at work on a live presentation of Rent.
Created, written, and narrated by Tony winner Buckley, The Mayfly is a love letter to music and New York City.
Des McAnuff will direct the world premiere of the new musical at the La Jolla Playhouse.
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The musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.
Nadia DiGiallonardo is the music director for the new musical by Geoffrey Nauffts and Jonatha Brooke.
The production will include Bernstein’s incidental music for Lillian Hellman’s adaptation of The Lark, and Menotti’s The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore.
The free Times Square concert was presented by The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance.
According to theatrical production group No Guarantees, young people would go to the theatre if they knew about it.
The play by Amy Herzog officially opened April 23 on Broadway.
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