A Christmas tradition continues at LifeHouse Theater as the audience favorite “A Christmas Song in My Heart” returns for its third year with more new surprises and a new Christmas carol origin revealed. The production is part of the Sunday Night Special series.
The stories behind some of the greatest Christmas carols are revealed through the lovably eccentric Mr. Hymnody. A broken promise of marriage, an organ damaged by mice, the death of an American president, a drinking song, a famous Christmas poem, and a man’s devout patriotism have all led to the creation of beloved carols sung to this day. Audiences will enjoy the tales behind these classics and leave with a Christmas song in their heart. And this year continues the pattern of new origins of carols being added to the production, ensuring a fun experience for all with new surprises. Audiences are encouraged to join in singing these cherished carols with the cast after each tale is told.
“The reception to our original presentation of this production was overwhelming and we are so pleased to bring it back as an annual tradition,” comments LifeHouse president Wayne Scott, who also wrote the production. “The audience singing along with the carols brings a unique interactive experience and stirs the Christmas spirit. I look forward to the surprise our guests will have when they see the amazing story behind the new carol.”
Directed by Jeffrey A. DeWitt with assistant Emilee Corral, “A Christmas Song In My Heart” features a cast of familiar LifeHouse stage veterans, including Nick Diliberto, Rich Durant, Diana Handy, Aaron Yañez, Joseph Sheridan, Karisa Harriman, Troy Miller, Philip Folkens, John Griffith, Dianne Callahan, Marie Arevalo, Dori Lou Hathaway, Jacob Gomez and newcomer to LifeHouse Theater, Zachary Phelps. Costumes are by Cristy Wiley, and Alexander Gonzales will accompany each carol on piano.
On select Sunday nights, LifeHouse Theater presents special one-act productions, both plays and musicals, ranging from dramatic to comedic and from inspirational to hilarious. Each Sunday Night Special will be presented for either one or two night only engagements. LifeHouse Theater’s next Sunday Night Special will be a world premiere Christmas musical “Gift of the Magi” on December 17, 2017.