Previously the Playhouse announced plans to present Miracle on 34th Street at the Courthouse. Producing Artistic Director, Vincent Marini offers insight behind the decision to present It's A Wonderful Life. �Back in July once we made the decision to pursue two additional shows at the Courthouse, two ideas immediately floated to the top. The first was A Few Good Men playing now at the Courthouse, and the second was a co-production of a very exciting, new adaptation of Live from WVL Radio: It's A Wonderful Life in association with North Carolina Stage Company.�

�Because of the logistics involved with a co-production, we were not able to work out the details for It's A Wonderful Life in time to get the information to the County Commissioners for approval. We decided internally to do an adaptation of Miracle on 34th Street and schedule It's A Wonderful Life for a future season. We received confirmation for A Few Good Men in August, however the approval of the holiday show was held up due to scheduling issues. While this delay was unexpected, it did allow us an opportunity to continue to talk and negotiate with North Carolina Stage Company. By the time the holiday show was approved by the Commissioners in mid-October, we had completed negotiations and are now thrilled to announce that we will be able to jointly present a truly innovative production of the timeless holiday classic. Plus, the show will include two casts of actors � one cast will head off to Charlotte for an additional run and one cast will feature Scott Treadway and Neela Mu�oz.�

2010 Holiday Shows:

November 19 � December 23
Tom & Sue Fazio benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County & BMW of greenville present Live from WVL Radio Theatre: "It�s A Wonderful Life"
Performed at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse
Adapted by Willie V. R. Repoley
It�s Christmas Eve, 1945, and only a handful of radio actors have braved the blizzard to perform that evening�s broadcast of "It�s A Wonderful Life" and keep the radio station afloat. This clever stage adaptation breathes new life into the poignant story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls. A co-production with North Carolina Stage Company.

December 1 � 23
Park Ridge Health presents "A Christmas Carol" adapated by Christopher Schario
The world of Scrooge, Fezziwig and Tiny Tim comes alive in Charles Dicken's classic tale. Ignite your family's holiday spirit with the tale of miserly Scrooge and his three Christmas ghosts. Starring Damian Duke Domingue, Bill Mu�oz, Paige Posey, Lynn Llewelyn Penny and Peter Thomasson.

Holiday Music on the Rock Concerts:
December 6-8
"A Sacred Celtic Christmas"
Feel your spirit lift with traditional Christmas music performed with breathtaking clarity. This show is for anyone who has heard the music of the Celtic Women.

December 12-14
"A Carburetor Christmas"
A raucous, rocking Christmas party

December 19-20
"Flat Rock Playhouse Family Christmas"
Enjoy an evening of entertainment with the resident Flat Rock Playhouse vagabonds and their families.

Tickets to the Holiday Shows are $34 and tickets to the Holiday Music on the Rock Concerts are $20. Plus, Flat Rock Playhouse will also host a special Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse on Friday, November 26.

Tickets are on sale now for all of the holiday productions and concerts. The Playhouse is offering a special holiday discount, for those who purchase two tickets to a Christmas show, the Playhouse will offer a half-price discount for the third ticket or the purchaser can receive a free ticket to one of the holiday Music on the Rock Concerts (while supplies last). For more information on the 2010 Flat Rock Playhouse holiday schedule, contact the box office at 693-0731 or toll-free at 866-732-8008.

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