Nov 22 - Dec 23, 2025
McColl Family Theatre | For all ages

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The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.  One-Act, approx. 70 min.
  Fly High! Watch Rudolph soar above the audience as we kick off the holidays in spectacular fashion.

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Meet the Cast


Tilly McDaniel* Rudolph

Julia Straley* Clarice
Elf/Ensemble

Vance Riley Hermey

Brandon J. Johns Sam the Snowman

Richard Edward III Yukon
Coach Comet

Allison Snow Rhinehardt Mrs. Claus
Puppeteer

John DeMicco Santa Claus

Beckett Dumas* Fireball
Moonracer Puppeteer

Carlos Nieto Donner Puppeteer

Ericka Ross Mrs. Donner
Puppeteer

Alex Manley Boss Elf
Joshua Peterson
Joshua Peterson Bumble Puppeteer

Elf/Reindeer Ensemble


Charlie Fenstermacher*

Bailey Fischer*

Josiah Jackson*

Clara Major*

Luke Tsurumaki*

Watts Williams*

Alexandria Wilson*

Nora Yesowitch*

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Based on the animated television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks | Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks | Script Adaptation by Robert Penola | Developed by Character Arts Creations, LLC | Originally produced, directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage with scenic and puppet designs by Brandon Kirkham | Arrangements by Timothy Splain | Orchestrations by William C. White | Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI

Special Activities

Ongoing - BookWalk - self-guided "scavenger hunt."
Explore ImaginOn and discover the pages of "How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?" by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mark Teague, located in frames around the building. Library staff can offer clues or hints, and prizes are available at the Spangler desk for participation, regardless of completion.

Links & Resources

Join us for family-friendly fun in Uptown Charlotte at ImaginOn.