The Christmas Bride

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book by MK Wolfe

music & lyrics by Noel Katz

musical direction by Jim Colby

directed & choreographed by Al D'Andrea

production stage manager Caitlin Brennan

December 2011

Lucid Stage

A New England premiere production

based on a Charles Dickens Christmas story

A joyous holiday tale of love lost and found, home and family, faith and forgiveness.  From the bright English countryside to the dark underbelly of London town, this charming musical follows young Marion Jeddler on her journey of discovery through a world filled with delightful Dickensian characters and featuring a lively musical theater score

Cast

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John Ambrose

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David Arthur Bachrach

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Jaymie Chamberlin

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Elizabeth Lardie

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Brian McAloon

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William McCue

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Annie O'Brien

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Cynthia O'Neil

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Fran Page

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Marissa Sheltra

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Bill Vaughan

Stories and Reviews

 “New company, fresh Christmas take, and well-done show...A welcome gift for this holiday season..In terms of good old-fashioned musical theater, this show just about has it all.”  |  Portland Press Herald

Portland Theatergoers Get New Dickens Material this Christmas  |  Bangor Daily News

Marry Maid  |  Portland Press Herald

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Video

Grace, Clemency, and Marion long for "A Home of My Own"
Britain and Dr Jeddler share some "Good Advice" with Alfred
Mr Snitchey's advice to Alfred is to make a will
Alfred, speaking of Marion, begs Grace to "Keep Her Well"
Marion meets handsome stranger Michael Warden
Grace writes "Dear Alfred"
Marion and Michael dance in "Dear Alfred"
Michael shares his outrageous stories with Marion
Marion's heart is "Fluttering"
Grace consoles Marion with "I'm Happiest at Christmas"
Michael vows to "Turn Around"
Clemency prepares for some extra celebrating
Marion and Clemency are happy to be safe at "Home"
Michael begs Marion to "Take a Gamble"
Snitchey & Craggs are alarmed at Michael's debt
Michael has thoughts only for "Marion"
All celebrate "A British Christmas"
Everyone enjoys a country dance
Michael spirits Marion away, and they are "Alone in the Night"
Grace begs Alfred to find her wayward sister
Michael abandons Marion and she is truly "Alone in the Night"
Marion is "Alone in London" and prey to the unscrupulous
Michael and Alfred compare notes on their lost "Marion"
Marion is tormented by the shopgirls
Simon Craggs berates Malkey for letting Michael escape
Grace and Clemency exchange news
The Jeddlers and the Britains pray for Marion, to "Keep Her Well"
Michael contemplates temptation
Michael is entranced by "The French Wheel"
Simon Craggs reveals how he has used Marion
Malkey advises Simon Craggs "To the Victor Go the Spoils"
Marion and Michael realize "For A Moment I Had Love"
Michael entices Malkey to "Take A Gamble"
Michael and Simon Craggs fight
Alfred and Michael paint a picture of "All I Can Offer You"
Marion makes her choice in "Home and Family"
Alfred realizes his love for Grace in "Home and Family"
The sisters and their friends are reunited in the "Finale"