The Gifts of the MagiA heart-warming, captivating musical treat, The Gifts of the Magi is easy to stage, warmed by sentiment and humor, filled with lilting songs, and certain to please audiences of all ages.
It is Christmas in New York, but for two young lovers, Jim and Della, the prospects are bleak, as both are out of work and penniless. But as those familiar with the famous O. Henry story are aware, their dilemma is solved when both part with their most precious possessions (she her beautiful long hair, he his heirloom pocket watch) in order to buy presents for each other thereby creating, at least for a magical moment, an aura of warmth and giving in the cold, impersonal winter city.
“An intimate and beautiful musical adaptation of O. Henry’s classic stories. The score is beautiful and the story is perfect for a company looking for an alternative to A Christmas Carol or Nutcracker.”
Tom Berger, Director/Producer, Seven Ages Theatricals, Sheboygan, WI
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Roles
2F, 4M
Musicians
2
Acts
1
Duration
90 minutes |
Music
Creators
Randy Courts
Music & Lyrics Randy Courts, is a composer, lyricist, pianist and music producer. He began writing musicals at the age of 23, receiving his first commission from the legendary producer, Joseph Papp, to write the musical,...
Mark St. Germain
Lyrics Mark St. Germain has written the plays Freud’s Last Session (Off-Broadway Alliance Award), Camping with Henry and Tom (Outer Critics Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award) Forgiving...
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Reviews
"Slick family entertainment…the show ticks along like clockwork!"
New York Times
"A spirited, turn-of-the-century period piece that should warm even the most jaded traveler through the modern city's holiday gauntlet."
Newsday
"Crisp and entertaining."
New York Daily News
"A bright and beguiling musical that is calculated to bring a laugh to the throat and a misty tear to the eye of theatregoers, young or old."
New York Tribune
Orchestration
2 Musicians
PIANO/VOCAL
PERCUSSION (Bass Drum, Bell Tree, Bongos, Chimes, Crotales [Upper Octave], Mark Tree, Orchestral Bells, Sleigh Bells, Small Gong [comical], Snare [prefer Piccolo], Suspended Cymbal(s), 4 Temple Blocks, 2 Timpani, Tom Toms [prefer Roto-Toms], Triangle(s), Vibraphone, Wood Block, Xylophone)
Production Materials
The required production package will include the materials listed below. These materials will be shipped upon receipt of payment if your license request is approved.
6 Cast Script/Vocal Books
A combination of the show’s full script and the full vocal book. All dialogue within each song is printed in the score to prevent flipping back and forth during rehearsals. All books are spiral-bound and double-sided.
2 Director’s Scripts
A single-sided, spiral-bound script designed with plenty of space for the director to take notes and add blocking during the rehearsal process.
1 Stage Manager’s Script
A single-sided, three-hole punched script that can be inserted into your three-ring binder.
2 Piano/Vocal Scores
This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process and during performance.
Orchestration Set
Percussion
Promotional Resources
Official Logo Pack
Included with license
Includes color and black and white high-resolution logo files in JPG, PNG, and EPS formats.
Official Show Artwork
$175
Creating artwork for your performance has never been easier – customize online in minutes, download a print-ready PDF, order printed posters, access layered files.
Social Media Marketing Kit
$250
Includes everything you need to plan and implement the promotion of your show – 50+ graphics for social media, original show specific content, social media guide, promotion calendar and press release template.
Cast & Crew T-Shirts
As low as $14 each
Broadway Licensing has partnered with Subplot Studio to offer premium-quality Cast & Crew T-Shirts! You can add your theatre name, show dates and even your cast & crew names on the back.
Production Resources
Digital Orchestration PDFs
Prefer playing or rehearsing from your tablet? All of our orchestration scores (including PC and PV) are available in digital copies.
Digital PC or PV $50
Full Digital Orchestration Set $150
Broadway Plus
A workshop experience in which a Broadway artist speaks and works with students in an educational setting through our partnership with Broadway Plus.
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