CONWAY - The holidays are here and Theatre of the Republic, in partnership with Horry County State Bank, is hosting its annual Holiday on Main Street Christmas show.
This year entitled “The Best Time of the Year,” the show will be very traditional with a lot of “uplifting songs that will definitely put you in the spirit,” said creator and director Tim McGhee.
McGhee said the show’s first act will feature 22 children and 18 teens dressed as Santa’s mischievous but very talented elves. Under the musical direction of Janet Mayers and Ellen Leftwich with sound by Julie Holliday, songs will range from 50’s rock n’ roll-- “Rock Around the Christmas Tree”--to the more familiar “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” And assisting McGhee in wrangling all these youth into some great dancing routines is choreographer Sandra Adams.
A cast of 20 talented adults will participate in the opening production number followed by the talented children and Teens .Act II features the adults with some new faces on stage and some “phenomenal” voices. There’s a jazz version of “Winter Wonderland” and some wonderful harmonies from songs from the era of Bing Crosby and Perry Como. And to toss in a little humor, there’s a comedic version of “Baby It’s Cold Outside.”
McGhee said there is also a religious segment, which is his favorite part of the show. And as in year’s past, some tremendous voices will share their version of “O Holy Night.” Lighting design is by Brian Carter; hair by JP Perez and costumes by Brock Santa.
“It’s all about the holidays and bringing cheer into the world at Christmas time,” McGhee said. “And this show will be very uplifting and just a good evening of holiday spirit for the whole family.”
Show times are 8 p.m.December 5-19. Also, there is a Saturday matinee at 3 p.m. on December 19; and matinee at 3 p.m. on Sunday December 20.
For best seats call early to reserve your tickets to the holiday show, call the theatre box office at 843-488-0821 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are $18 in advance.
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