The Arts Club Theatre Company presents a Christmas classic this holiday season with Miracle on 34th Street on the Granville Island Stage.
Miracle on 34th Street was originally released as a film in 1947 and quickly became a holiday classic. Written by Valentine Davies and directed by George Seaton, the story has been adapted for the stage, television, and even radio over the decades.
Its enduring appeal lies in its timeless themes of kindness, belief, and the magic of the holiday season. The Arts Club Theatre Company’s production captures the spirit of the original film while bringing a fresh, theatrical twist to this beloved Christmas tale November 21 to December 29.
About Miracle on 34th Street
When Kris Kringle starts working as a Santa at Macy’s department store and begins to spread Christmas cheer, things tumble out of control.
He’s truly Santa Claus, he insists, but skeptical adults and an unimaginative little girl doubt him. The stakes rise when store executives take Kris to court, where he must prove he’s the real thing.
As Kris takes on the challenge of proving his identity in a courtroom showdown, the audience is left to question—can there really be a Santa Claus? This endearing story fills our hearts and restores a childhood sense of wonder.
Audiences will be transported to the bustling streets of New York City and the enchanting atmosphere of Macy’s department store, complete with heartwarming moments, and plenty of holiday cheer. Omari Newton directs this production featuring Alaia Hamer’s costume design, Amir Ofek’s set design, Jonathan Kim’s lighting design, and Owen Belton’s sound design.
This year’s production features a talented cast, including several members familiar to audiences from their roles in past Arts Club productions and Hallmark Channel films. In the role of Kris Kringle is Vancouver’s own Kevin McNulty, a seasoned film, TV and theatre actor brings his incredibly diverse experience to this charming role.
CAST
Azriel Dalman (Mortimer/Tommy), Tess Degenstein (Mrs. Shellhammer/Mother/Stenographer & Performing Understudy for Doris Walker), Michelle Harrison (Doris Walker), Jay Hindle (Fred Gailey), Siggi Kaldestad (Susan Walker), Nathan Kay (Shellhammer/Judge/Postman), Alex MacIsaac (Susan Walker), Kevin McNulty (Kris Kringle), Ashley O’Connell (Gimbel/Parade Santa/Sawyer/Charley & Performing Understudy for Kris Kringle), Denzel Onaba (Mortimer/Tommy), Kamyar Pazandeh (Ensemble/Performing Understudy for Fred Gailey, Shellhammer, Gimbel, Macy), Julio Rod Marin (Alfred/Mara), Emma Slipp (Ensemble/Performing Understudy for Mrs. Shellhammer & Alfred/Mara), Raugi Yu (R.H. Macy/Father/Pierce/Bailiff/Louie)
CREATIVE TEAM
Omari Newton (Director), Michelle Thorne-Speir (Assistant Director), Amir Ofek (Set Designer), Alaia Hamer (Costume Designer), Jonathan Kim (Lighting Designer), Owen Belton (Sound Designer), Jonathan Hawley Purvis (Fight Director), Aryn Mott (Intimacy Director), Angela Beaulieu (Stage Manager), Jenny Kim (Assistant Stage Manager), Lisa Goebel (Movement Consultant), Brynna Drummond (Child Supervisor)
Event Details
When: November 21 – December 29
Showtimes:
- Tuesday 7:30 PM
- Wednesday 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 PM
- Friday 8 PM
- Saturday 2 PM & 8 PM
- Sunday 2 PM
HOLIDAY WEEK
- Dec 24, 2 PM & 6:30 PM
- Christmas Day, Closed
- Dec 26, 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM
- Dec 27, 8 PM
- Dec 28, 2 PM & 8 PM
- Dec 29, 2 PM
Where: Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Cost: From $39. Tickets can be purchased online here.
