‘A Christmas Story: Live’ Adds ‘30 Rock’ And ‘Silicon Valley’ Stars
By Hoai-Tran Bui/Oct. 18, 2017 2:00 pm EST
30 Rock alum Jane Krakowski will be tapping into her character’s theatrical persona in A Christmas Story: Live!, alongside Silicon Valley star Chris Diamantopoulos, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Krakowski will play Ralphie’s teacher Miss Shields, while Diamantopoulos will take on the role of Ralphie’s dad.
While Krakowski played a semi-musically gifted diva in 30 Rock, she is in fact a Tony winner for Nine, and recently appeared in She Loves Me. Diamantopoulos boasts some Broadway credits as well, performing in Waitress, Les Misérables and The Full Monty. Krakowski is no stranger to singing on live TV either — remember her East Coast intro to 30 Rock’s live show in 2010?
The musical adaptation of A Christmas Story is written by Jonathan Tolins and Robert Cary, with songs Dear Evan Hansen songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Scott Ellis is directing A Christmas Story: Live! with Alex Rudzinski as the live television director.
Here’s the synopsis of the 1983 film version of A Christmas Story:
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.
