A Christmas Story

 

  • A Christmas Story was led by Broadway/Off-Broadway/National Touring veterans Wayne Bryan (Good News, Rodgers and Hart; Music Theatre Wichita Producing Artistic Director 1988-2021) as Jean Shepherd, Brance Cornelius (How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Lex Education & Outreach Coordinator) as The Old Man, Lee Harrington (Into The Woods) as Mother and Cecilia Snow (SIX) as Miss Shields. They were joined by The Lex Artist Development Program Students Henry Walter as Ralphie and Luke Krohmer as Randy.

    Rounding out the supporting roles and the incredible ensemble are Allison Bridgeman, Cole J. Campbell, Caroline Lynch Desmarais, Katie Feola, Jesse Hanks, Jaden Holtschlag, Madison Knapp, Adam Lipson, Michael Motkowski, Molly Munn, Marc Pavan, Chelsea Russell, Lucy Maryrose Thomas, and Brad Ulery.

  • Artistic Director Lyndy Franklin Smith (A Chorus Line, Disney’s The Little Mermaid) directed and choreographed A Christmas Story. The Lex Resident Music Director, Brock Terry, helmed The Lex Orchestra, comprised of spectacular instrumentalists from across Central Kentucky. Additional Creative Team Members include Kyle Dixon (Scenic Design), Tanya Harper (Lighting Design), Elizabeth Payne (Costume Design), Marcus Ross (Sound Design), Bobbie Pinz (Wig Design), Esther Neel (Props Coordinator), Kevin D. Nedberg (Production Coordinator), Nancy Uffner (Production Stage Manager), Amy Rauchwerger (Stage Manager), and Jesse Hanks (Assistant Choreographer).

  • The Lex Resident Music Director, Brock Terry, conducted The Lex Orchestra, comprised of spectacular instrumentalists from across Central Kentucky.

    Bryan Angel, Madeline Arney, Gabe Brown, Kamilo Davila-Monjaras, Casey DeMattina, Jason Dovel, Evelynn Esquivel, Luke Jackson, Bradley Kerns, Glenna Metcalfe, Jonathon Nickell, Allison Nicotera, Daniel Outlaw, Paul Reich, Michael Rintamaa, Abby Temple, and Jeremiah True.

  • Many Central Kentucky Students are participating in our Youth Apprentice Program and Aubrey Berg High School Apprentice Program - gaining experience onstage and learning from industry professionals. Rounding out the ensemble is Lexington youth and high school performers Reilly Dalton, Isla Dawahare, Kadyn Edwards, Brady Fields, Rory Harden, Marshall Joyce, Zach Kotter, Stella McQuerry, Ian McKinney Nunnelley, Paige Ruszkowski, Andrew Smith, Ben Smith, Reagan Stith, Quinn Wells, Ileana Worhunsky, Annabel Ahn, Elijah Burton, Ethan Campbell, Paxton Davis, Carter Johnston, Nathan Joyce, Caroline Nalli, Hadley Roach, Tate White, and Nicholas Wilson.