The Capitol Civic Centre, Baumeister Sodas, and Diamonds and Gold present Let Me Be Frank Productions’ 20th all-original Christmas musical, “A Frank’s Christmas” Dec. 4. You don’t want to miss this annual holiday show that has become a favorite Northeast Wisconsin tradition.
The story takes us to Fleet Farm this year. Corporate says Amazon has been killing sales the past couple of years and that the store needs to create a more inviting shopping atmosphere. Apparently, getting employees to dress up as famous Christmas characters is going to accomplish this task.
Store Manager Scrooge lets everyone know Fleet Farm also wants us them to spruce up their end caps in each department, with special focus on Toyland. The employees divide and conquer to put together the best toy inspired end caps. The best end cap, judged by Natural Beauty of Denmark, will receive $1,500 to keep, and $1,500 to donate.
Will a little teamwork and an attitude adjustment turn Fleet Farm into a winter wonderland? Can everyone, even Scrooge, experience the holiday magic? Will they discover it’s better to give than to receive? You’ll have to find out when the show opens at the Capitol on Dec. 4!
IF YOU GO: $30 (plus tax and fees) at cccshows.org, 920-683-2184, or at the box office. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
Cast: Frank Hermans (cart coraller and Elvis), Pat Hibbard (Buddy the Elf), Amy Riemer (Suzy Snowflake), Tom Verbrick (Store Manager Scrooge), Lisa Borley (Sugar Plum Fairy), Sarah Hibbard (Mrs. Claus), Zach Hibbard (Snowmiser), Blake Hermans (Heatmiser).
Band: Dennis Panneck (guitars), Pat Hibbard (bass), Tony Pilz (keyboards), Adam Cain (drums).
Song Selections:
Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid
Christmas Wrapping – Waitresses
Santa Baby – Gwen Stefani
Last Christmas – Taylor Swift
Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson
Oh Come All Ye Faithful – Katharine McPhee
Little Bit of Heaven Everywhere – Francesca Battistelli
The First Noel – Glee
This Is My Wish – Jordan Sparks
Happy Happy Christmas – Ingrid Michaelson
Merry Christmas Everybody – Slade
It’s Christmastime Again – Tom Petty
Here We Go A-Wassailing – Under The Streetlamp
In The Bleak Midwinter – David Phelps
We All Need Christmas – Def Leppard
Merry Christmas I Don’t Want to Fight – Ramones
Merry Christmas Everyone – Shaken Stevens
Wonderful Christmastime – Paul McCartney
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem – Elvis
I Believe in Father Christmas – U2
Medley of Christmas songs including Suzy Snowflake, Mrs. Santa Claus, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Blue Christmas, Snow Miser, Heat Miser, and Baby It’s Cold Outside
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Source: The Capitol Civic Centre, Inc. Lori Kirby, Marketing Director, (920) 686-6424 or lorik@cccshows.org
