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[12/13/17 - 01:00 PM]
Fox Broadcasting Company and 20th Century Fox Film Partner to Debut First-Ever Live Theatrical Commercial
Holiday tentpole "The Greatest Showman" will debut a live, two-and-a-half minute commercial during the network's upcoming three-hour live musical event, "A Christmas Story Live!"

[12/13/17 - 11:20 AM]
Bebe Rexha to Kick Off "A Christmas Story Live!" with Performance of New Original Song "Count on Christmas"
The song was written specifically for the live musical event by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Tony Award winners for the musical "Dear Evan Hansen," and lyricists of "La La Land's" Academy Award-winning song, "City of Stars."

[12/11/17 - 02:01 PM]
Video: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Look at "A Christmas Story Live!" Airing This Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7/6c on FOX
Plus: FOX will donate a dollar to Toys For Tots, up to $20,000, as part of its Greatest GIFt promotion.

[11/30/17 - 11:30 AM]
Ken Jeong, David Alan Grier and PRETTYMUCH Join Cast of "A Christmas Story Live!," Airing Sunday, Dec. 17, on FOX
They join previously announced cast members Maya Rudolph, Matthew Broderick, Jane Krakowski, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ana Gasteyer and newcomer Andy Walken.

[10/25/17 - 02:30 PM]
Ana Gasteyer Joins Cast of "A Christmas Story Live!," Airing Sunday, Dec. 17, on FOX
Gasteyer will play "Mrs. Schwartz," the mother of one of "Ralphie's" friends.

[10/24/17 - 06:48 PM]
Video: Watch the New Promo for "A Christmas Story Live!," Premiering Dec. 17 on FOX!
The epic adaptation will be filmed at the historic Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.

[10/18/17 - 10:30 AM]
Tony Award Winner Jane Krakowski and Emmy Award Nominee Chris Diamantopoulos Join Cast of FOX's Live Musical Event, "A Christmas Story Live!," Airing Sunday, December 17, on FOX
Krakowski will play "Miss Shields," the teacher of nine-year-old "Ralphie Parker"; and Diamantopoulos will portray "Ralphie's" dad.

[10/11/17 - 02:00 PM]
Lead Role of "Ralphie Parker" Cast in FOX's Live Musical Event, "A Christmas Story Live!," Airing Sunday, December 17, on FOX
More than 350 applicants were considered for the role of "Ralphie," a boy whose only dream is to get a Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun for Christmas.

[09/21/17 - 11:00 AM]
Two-Time Tony Award Winner Matthew Broderick Cast as the Narrator in FOX's Live Musical Event, "A Christmas Story Live!," Airing Sunday, December 17, on FOX
As the narrator, Broderick will play the grown-up Ralphie Parker, who looks back with love and humor on his favorite childhood Christmas.

[08/22/17 - 10:00 AM]
Nationwide Casting Call Underway for the Role of "Ralphie Parker" in FOX's Live Musical Production of "A Christmas Story"
"Ralphie" is a bright, but not precocious, nine-year-old boy whose only dream is to get a Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun for Christmas.

[08/08/17 - 10:08 AM]
Live Musical Event "A Christmas Story" to Premiere Sunday, December 17, on FOX
Emmy Award nominee Maya Rudolph will star as the mother of nine-year old Ralphie Parker.

[05/15/17 - 06:00 AM]
FOX Announces New Primetime Schedule for 2017-2018 Season
Joining the network this fall are new dramas "The Gifted" and "The Orville" as well as new comedy "Ghosted."

[05/12/17 - 12:40 PM]
FOX Partners with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television for the Live Musical Production "A Christmas Story"
The three-hour live television production will air this December on FOX.







CHRISTMAS STORY, A (FOX)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/17/17
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from FOX's press release, August 2017) FOX's next live musical event, A CHRISTMAS STORY, will air Sunday, Dec. 17 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) LIVE on FOX. From Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, the three-hour live television event, inspired by the holiday classic feature "A Christmas Story" and the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production "A Christmas Story: The Musical," will be executive-produced by award-winning film, television and theater producer Marc Platt ("Grease: Live," "La La Land"). The epic adaptation will be filmed at the historic Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. Emmy Award nominee Maya Rudolph ("Saturday Night Live," "Bridesmaids") will star as the mother of nine-year old "Ralphie Parker." Additional casting information to be announced soon.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ana Gasteyer as Mrs. Schwartz
· Andy Walken as Ralphie Parker
· Chris Diamantopoulos as Ralphie's Dad
· David Alan Grier as Santa Claus
· Jane Krakowski as Miss Shields
· Ken Jeong
· Matthew Broderick as Ralphie Parker (Adult Voice)
· Maya Rudolph as Ralphie's Mom
· PRETTYMUCH as Hohman Indiana Carolers
CREW INFORMATION:
· Adam Siegel as EP
· Alex Rudzinski as DIR/EP
· Jonathan Tolins as EP/WRTR
· Marc Platt as EP
· Robert Cary as EP/WRTR
· Scott Ellis as DIR/EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Warner Horizon Television