A Christmas Story: The Musical Reviews
DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended
"...Evan Christy, at this performance, is outstanding as the lead Ralphie Parker. Christy displayed a natural stage presence and charisma in his single-minded quest for the iconic Red Ryder BB Gun. Christy delivers some seriously impressive high notes and many earnest and sincere acting moments."
MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended
"...The Director, Shawn Kettering did a great job with the story and added some unique story twists and had creative ways to change scenes and environments with sets that looked simple enough yet were very complex. The sets were designed by David A. Hopkins and were perfectly created to accent the scene, and all were mobile as they spryly appeared on stage when needed. He also designed the lighting scheme which just right for each song be it a solo ballad or a Busby Berkeley glitzy showstopper with colored spotlights, smoky haze and a neat effect that made the actors look as if they were on film."
Theatre Bloom- Highly Recommended
"...It's almost nearly getting close to counting down to Christmas! It's almost time to see the show light up the stage for Christmas! It's really only just 34* days away! It's almost nearly getting close to counting down to Christmas Day! And what better way to spend your festive holiday? Then by seeing A Christmas Story at Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia! Directed by Shawn Kettering with Musical Direction by Ross Scott Rawlings and Choreography by Mark Minnick & Tina Marie DeSimone, this wholesome family musical warms the cockles of the heart, brings families from all generations together, and reminds everyone that all you really need for Christmas is a Red Ryder Action Carbine BB gun!"
DCTheatreScene- Recommended
"...A musical version of A Christmas Story, based on the cult holiday classic movie of the same name, came to Broadway in 2012 to lackluster reviews and interest, but the show has gone on to find love at theaters around the country as the more intimate stage is better suited for the story."