Directed by Kevin Cronin (née Barlowski)
Music Direction by Miles Messier and Robert James Tomasulo
Blending the comedy style of The Office with the competitive spirit of Project Runway, THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL is a brand-new laugh-out-loud, interactive musical. In this not-so-everyday story, a group of employees must take desperate measures when they learn that their company is being bought out by an international conglomerate. In order to save their jobs, they have to come up with the best Ugly Christmas Sweater ever made. This interactive, laugh-out-loud musical is the perfect holiday treat for everyone. Wear your favorite ugly festive sweater, sing along if you wish, and celebrate the holidays with friends, coworkers, and family!
"You can bring your co-workers, your family, that person you’ve only been seeing for two weeks and all laugh, sing, dance, and maybe sashay down the runway.”
- Megan Larche Dominick, writer of ‘The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical’ in a BroadwayWorld Interview"The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical is ridiculous. It's silly and illogical and absurd —
and you should see it immediately." - The Houston Chronicle
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Previews (December 4 & 5, 2024)
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Regular Performances (December 6 - 22, 2024)
Friday at 8:00pm
Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm Talk Back with the cast following matinee performances
Tuesday at 2:00pm
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 7:30pm
Run time: 1 hr 40 minutes with no intermission
Read more about the show
in the Ugly Xmas Sweater Casebook
Recommended for holiday hooligans ages 13 and up.
All performances for this production are BYOB for ages 21+. A valid ID may be required.
Young Professionals Night (Ages 21-35)
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River Bend Bookshop will hold a specially curated book sale in the lobby throughout the run of THE UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER MUSICAL. 20% of each sale will be donated to support Playhouse on Park. Shop before/after the show or stop in any time the box office is open!
WFSB Channel 3 Great Day Interview
ARTS BEAT Interview with Director Kevin Cronin
REVIEW: The Howard
REVIEW: The Hartford Courant
REVIEW: Stu on Broadway
REVIEW: Bonnie Goldberg
REVIEW: One Man's Opinion
Photos: Meredith Longo
MICHELLE JENNINGS (Cheryl) Playhouse on Park debut! Media Theatre: Dee Dee THE PROM; Fireside Theatre: Ariel GRUMPYOLD MEN; Milwaukee Rep: Ida TITANIC; Black Rock Theatre: Mother Abbess THE SOUND OF MUSIC; White Plains Theatre: Jeanie BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL; Theatre at St. Jean’s: Mrs. Fairfax JANE EYRE. Film/TV: Mom EVIL LIVES HERE, Thjoldhild FREYDIS AND GUDRID. Michelle plays Pamela Hamilton-Ford in Divas Unleashed - The Benefit, which she co-wrote. Thanks to my amazing husband, Tom! @michellejenningssings
CHERON WHITTLEY (Kelli/Misty) Playhouse on Park debut!! Paul Bunyan Playhouse: Sylvia ALL SHOOK UP; Lakeshore Players Theatre: Allana/ Sebastian u/s THE LITTLE MERMAID; Illinois Wesleyan University: Harriet A SINGLE GIRL’S GUIDE; Svetlana CHESS; Inver Grove Heights Community: Joanna RENT. Cheron would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her!!
MARCEL WERDER (Niles/Doug) Playhouse on Park debut! Milwaukee Rep: PRELUDE TO A KISS, A MUSICAL (world premiere); Florida Studio Theatre: THE FLIP SIDE; NYC’s Strawberry One-Act Festival: WELCOME TO NARNIA (awarded Best Actor); Film/TV: PROM DATES (Hulu), GOSSIP GIRL (HBO Max); BFA from NYU Tisch. marcelwerder.com @marcelnwerder
JEF CANTER* (Charlie) Previously played Actor 1 (21 different roles) in AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS at Playhouse on Park! National and International Tours: HENRY BOX BROWN (currently under Broadway Development Contract), Bristol Riverside Theater: Tito/Beppo A COMEDY OF TENORS, SART: Oscar Madison THE ODD COUPLE, Ocean State Theater Co: Clarence the Angel IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. TV & Film: BULL (CBS), SOON BY YOU, PUPPET SEIZURE, SECOND COMING. Jef, aka “Jef with one F”, is an NYC actor and excited to be returning to Playhouse on Park. Proud member of Actor’s Equity and SAG/AFTRA. Love to Lisa, Jake and Maggie and in memory of my mom and dad who have permanent front row seats now. www.jefcanter.com
LAURA YEN SOLITO* (Olga): Playhouse on Park debut! NY City Center Encores: Ensemble KISMET; Theater By The Sea: Fairy Godmother CINDERELLA; NY Musical Festival: Joanna SONATA 1962; Arrow Rock Lyceum: Lady Thiang KING AND I, Mrs. Fezziwig/ Mrs. Dilber CHRISTMAS CAROL,Fairy Godmother CINDERELLA; Allenberry Playhouse: Bloody Mary SOUTH PACIFIC; Prospect Theater/NAAP: Cinderella's Mother INTO THE WOODS; Pittsburgh Public Theater: Antonia MAN OF LA MANCHA; Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera: Edith PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Ensemble NATASHA PIERRE…; Boston Conservatory: BFA MT; LauraYenSolito.com MalaMiaNYC.com
*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity, the professional union for actors and stage managers.
