Join us for a beloved Northeast Wisconsin tradition! Get in the holiday spirit and sing along to your favorite Christmas tunes in our 22nd annual Christmas show. Diamonds and Gold and Festival Foods present Let Me Be Frank Productions’ all-new comedy musical, “A Frank’s Christmas,” at the Meyer Theatre, November 26-December 23, 2021.
We’re going back to the year 1 A.D. to celebrate the first fictitious story of Christmas. Pharaoh places the task of planning a celebration in the hands of his wife, Queen Cleo, and his two daughters, Princesses Amira and Jasmine. The royal ladies decide to send a decree asking for ideas to commemorate the first anniversary of the birth of Jesus. The winner with the best idea wins a date with the eligible princesses and a spot in the royal court. The Queen’s assistant, Jafar, sends out the decree, but little does the royal family know that he has a personal vendetta up the sleeve of his robe to sabotage the contest for his glory. Meanwhile, the Maas brothers – Nickolas, Joseph, and Chris – decide to participate in the contest in hopes of securing the coveted prizes. Can they come up with an idea? And if they do, will it win? You’ll have to find out in our all-original Christmas comedy musical!
“A Frank’s Christmas” opens at the Meyer Theatre Friday, November 26th, at 7:30pm with a benefit show for C.P. Innovation – Compassion – Purpose. For our opening night performance, $10 of every sold ticket goes to this valuable organization in our community.
“A Frank’s Christmas” then runs:
Saturday, November 27th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 3rd at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 4th at 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 8th at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 9th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 10th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 11th at 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 16th at 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Friday, December 17th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 18th at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 19th at 7:30pm
Tuesday, December 21st at 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 22nd at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 23rd at 7:30pm
Tickets are available at meyertheatre.org, ticketstaronline.com, or by calling Ticketstar at 920-494-3401. Meyer Theatre safety protocols and regulations can be found at https://meyertheatre.org/keeping-you-safe/.
An out-of-town performance will be held at the Capitol Civic Centre in Manitowoc on Tuesday, December 7th, at 7:30 pm. Head to cccshows.org or call 920-683-2184 for tickets and more information.
Cast: Frank Hermans as Pharaoh (the narrator), Pat Hibbard as Chris (a Maas brother), Amy Riemer as Queen Cleo, Tom Verbrick as Jafar (evil assistant to the Queen), Lisa Borley as Princess Amira, Sarah Galati as Princess Jasmine, Blake Hermans as Nickolas (a Maas brother), Zach Hibbard as Joseph (a Maas brother)
Band: Dennis Panneck (guitars), Pat Hibbard (bass), Tony Pilz (keyboards), Andrew Klaus (drums).
Lights: Ross Loining
Sound: Kelly Klaus
Song selections:
Mary Did You Know — Hannah Ellis
Little Drummer Boy — Meaghan Smith
Go Tell It On The Mountain — Jennifer Nettles
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear — Elvis Presley
Chanukah Song — Neil Diamond
Sweet Baby Jesus — Carrie Underwood
The Magic of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone) — Celine Dion
Ave Maria — Celine Dion
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen — David Archuleta
Mary’s Boy Child — David Archuleta
We Three Kings — Aly & AJ
Silent Night — Kelly Clarkson
The First Noel — Gabby Barrett
What Child is This — Third Day
O Little Town of Bethlehem — Jars of Clay
Joy to the World — Third Day
Oh Come All Ye Faithful — Weezer
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day — Johnny Reid
Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors — Christmas parody
