Season in Union Square
Named one of the 6 Best Shows to See for the Holidays by Time Out New York
The New York premiere of a beautiful new musical
based on the short story by Truman Capote
book by Duane Poole
music byLarry Grossman
lyrics by Carol Hall
directed by Charlotte Moore
with Alice Ripley as Sook
November 25, 2014- January 4, 2015
at the DR2 Theatre in Union Square
Perfect for the holidays, A Christmas Memory is an elegant, heart-warming, musical celebration of a traditional Southern Christmas. Set in Alabama in 1933, Memory tells the story of young Buddy, who is being raised by three eccentric cousins, and their last, precious Christmas together at home. As Buddy and his cousin Sook gather ingredients for their World-Famous Christmas Fruitcake (with one to be delivered to the Roosevelts in the White House!), we are drawn back into a sweet world of innocence… of a warmth and emotion that has all but disappeared.
“Kids from 5 to 95 should consider lining up for A Christmas Memory…It deserves the exalted status of holiday perennial.” –Huffington Post
“A Christmas Memory has all the makings of a seasonal classic: a heartwarming story, beautiful music and a brilliant star turn by Alice Ripley.” –Stage Buddy
“Under Charlotte Moore’s clear direction, Ashley Robinson gives an emotive performance, and it’s always a pleasure to hear Alice Ripley.” –New York Times
“Grossman and Hall’s score is filled with some real gems… At the center are Spagnuolo and Ripley, a divine pair with real chemistry as well as a very special onstage relationship. Ripley in particular tears your heart out with a mere glance.” –TheaterMania
“Best Bet: “This is an elegant, warming musical tale that is fun for the whole family, and reaches deeper into the soul. When it ends, it leaves you wanting more—both musically, and for the nostalgia of Christmas with loved ones.” –Theater Is Easy
“A Sheer Delight- Highly Recommended… Fresh, captivating, skillfully written, and splendidly produced.”
–Woman Around Town
It’s humorous and heartwarming, sweet and sophisticated, propelled in part by some dozen songs that are merry and moving… bound to become a Christmastime theater classic. –Theater Pizzazz
“This is one “Memory” worth making for kids of all ages.” –CitiTour