FOX is continuing its venture into live musicals. Next up is “A Christmas Story,” a live musical event inspired by the holiday classic feature “A Christmas Story” and the Broadway production “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” The three-hour live event will air this December on FOX.
“‘A Christmas Story’ is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time – audiences have made a yearly ritual of re-watching it – and we are so thrilled to have Marc leading the charge in bringing the musical version of that film to television,” said David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “The extraordinarily gifted Pasek and Paul were instrumental in transposing the movie to the stage, and we believe the transition to LIVE television event will be just as entertaining for viewers.”
The movie was released in 1983 and is a classic pop culture favorite for movie lovers to watch during the holidays. The story centers around tween Ralphie Parker, who spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.”
Casting has yet to be announced.
