{"id":126968,"date":"2025-11-02T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=126968"},"modified":"2025-11-03T07:43:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:43:41","slug":"fort-wayne-youtheatre-a-christmas-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/11\/02\/fort-wayne-youtheatre-a-christmas-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Wayne Youtheatre: A Christmas Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_126969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-126969\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph-696x521.jpg 696w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph-561x420.jpg 561w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tMicahStiverAsRalph-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-126969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Micah Stiver as Ralph in the Fort Wayne youtheatre&#8217;s A Christmas Story. Courtesy photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fort Wayne Youtheatre continues its 91 season with an all-new holiday production of that beloved Christmas movie, A CHRISTMAS STORY.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Youtheatre news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Youtheatre, in collaboration with FWCS\u2019 AMP LAB, brings a classic Christmas movie to life on the Youtheatre stage for the holidays!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 29, 2025) &#8211; Fort Wayne Youtheatre, the 5th oldest youth theatre in the U.S, continues its 91 season with an all-new holiday production of that beloved Christmas movie, A CHRISTMAS STORY.<\/p>\n<p>Rediscover the magic of the season with A CHRISTMAS STORY, the hilarious &#038; heartwarming play based on the timeless holiday film. Follow 9-year-old Hoosier Ralphie Parker on his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift- a Red Ryder BB gun. Along the way, he must navigate the trials of childhood, a grumpy Santa, a freezing flagpole, and, of course, his father\u2019s infamous leg lamp. This nostalgic romp captures the wonder and chaos of Christmas through the eyes of a kid with big dreams and an even bigger imagination. Complete with all your favorite moments from the movie and more, A CHRISTMAS STORY is a festive treat for the whole family. You\u2019ll shoot your eye out if you miss it!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYoutheatre LOVES a good Christmas show, a time for family and friends to take time out, gather together, and enjoy a night of holiday entertainment,\u201d says Artistic Director Christopher J. Murphy. \u201cFor years you\u2019ve been able to watch A CHRISTMAS STORY for 24 solid hours on TV, but here\u2019s a chance to take a new look at an old friend, live on-stage. You\u2019ll get the Red Ryder BB gun, the flagpole, the bunny suit&#8230;all your favorites&#8230;but with a few surprises along the way. Plus there\u2019s nothing more magical than watching it all unfold live!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Youtheatre is thrilled to partner for the first time with FWCS\u2019 AMP LAB, on this production. AMP LAB students interested in fashion and costuming will be learning practical sewing and design skills to work with Youtheatre Costume Designer Jan Klee to bring the period costumes to well-fitted life!<\/p>\n<p>PLUS- December 13 &#8211; put on your pink bunny slippers- it\u2019s time for a holiday tradition that\u2019s triple-dog-dare worthy! Join Youtheatre for Ralphie\u2019s Breakfast with Santa, where families can enjoy a hot breakfast (no Ovaltine) and meet Mr. &#038; Mrs. Claus without the lines at Higbee\u2019s Dept. Store! Enjoy character meet &#038; greets, music, crafts, goodie bags, photo opportunities, and more! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and compete for a \u201cmajor award.\u201d Then, after breakfast, head down to the theatre for reserved seating to a special performance of Youtheatre\u2019s A CHRISTMAS STORY.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Youtheatre\u2019s 2025-2026 season is made possible by the support of season sponsor 3Rivers Credit Union.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Youtheatre presents<br \/>\n<strong>A CHRISTMAS STORY<\/strong>, adapted by Phillip Grecian from the writings of Jean Shepherd<br \/>\n<strong>Performances<\/strong>: 12\/5 (7PM), 12\/6 (3PM), 12\/7 (3PM), 12\/12 (7PM), 12\/13 @12PM, 12\/13 (3PM), 12\/14 (3PM)<br \/>\n<strong>For Tickets &#038; Info<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/fwyt.org\/\">FWYT.org<\/a> or 260-422-4226<br \/>\nRalphie\u2019s Breakfast with Santa: 12\/13 (10AM, includes Breakfast with Santa Event &#038; VIP Performance of A CHRISTMAS STORY)<br \/>\n<strong>Venue<\/strong>: First Presbyterian Theater, 300 W. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802<br \/>\n<strong>Student Performance<\/strong>: 12\/08 (10AM)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Fort Wayne Youtheatre<\/strong><br \/>\nFort Wayne Youtheatre is set apart from others as the fifth oldest active children\u2019s theatre in the nation. Established in 1934, Fort Wayne Youtheatre produces classes, camps, and theatrical productions for young artists and audiences of all ages across Northeast Indiana &#8212; impacting over 10,000 individuals annually. The Fort Wayne Youtheatre&#8217;s mission is to educate, engage, and entertain regional youth and families through theatre arts. Our organizational vision is to see a community enriched by generations of young people who will grow up experiencing life with confidence, creativity, and an appreciation for the arts. For more information about Fort Wayne Youtheatre, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/fwyt.org\/\">FWYT.org<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/nkp-765\/img_4997.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Santa Claus and the 765 at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Photo courtesy of Kelly Lynch\/FWRHS.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='af936a9f1cc8e3e77fb034c165fa94e7' data-image-id=\"4829\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/nkp-765\/img_4997.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/nkp-765\/thumbs\/thumbs_img_4997.jpg\" data-title=\"Santa and the 765\" data-description=\"Santa Claus and the 765 at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. 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