Christmas Play & Musical

Detailed Summary

The upcoming holiday performances at The Halle Cultural Arts Center feature two engaging productions: "Astrix, the Little Star," adapted by Janine Daly from Christine Anghie's book, and "Jingle Bell Jukebox," arranged by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse, with a script by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher. "Astrix, the Little Star" tells the charming story of a young star, Asterix, who learns that even the smallest star can shine brightly in its own way. Meanwhile, "Jingle Bell Jukebox" is a lively musical that captures the festive spirit as a group of young people come together to celebrate the holidays at a local diner. Performances are scheduled for December 12 through December 14, with tickets priced at $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $12 for children aged 16 and under. It is important to note that tickets purchased from unauthorized outlets will not be valid, and the venue does not offer refunds or exchanges. Christine Anghie, the original author of "Astrix, the Little Star," has a background in teaching middle school English and religion, and she was inspired by a little-known astronomical event related to the Star of Bethlehem. Janine Daly, the scriptwriter, has transitioned from a career in the medical field to writing for the stage, expressing her excitement about adapting Anghie's story for a family audience.

"Astrix, the Little Star""

by Janine Daly, adapted from the book by Christine Anghie - Have you ever
wondered how the Christmas Star came into the sky? This delightful play
introduces the audience to a young star, Asterix, who discovers that sometimes
even the littlest star can become the best star for the job.

"Jingle Bell Jukebox"

Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse. Script by Andy Beck & Brian
Fisher - is a wonderful holiday musical about a group of young folks getting
into the holiday spirit as they dance and sing to the jukebox at the local
diner!

2025 Christmas
show

Performances

Fri, Dec 12 at 7:30pm

Sat, Dec 13 at 3pm
Sat, Dec 13 at 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 14 at 3pm

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Adults $18

Seniors $15
Child 16 & Under $12
Tickets are subject to tax and
additional fees.

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets sold from any outlet outside of The Halle Cultural Arts
Center or Etix.com are not valid.

*The Halle Cultural Arts Center does not allow refunds or
exchanges.***

Here is info about Christine Anghie, who wrote the book - _Asterix, The

Littlest Star_.

"I have been a middle school English and religion teacher for many years. The
books I have written were the answers to my eighth graders regarding unknown,
or little known Biblical characters from the New Testament. During my research
I came across a little known astronomical fact. In circa 6.B.C.a Chinese
astronomer noticed a star that had never been seen before and has not been
seen since - Asterix the Star of Bethlehem . I thought it would make such an
interesting story."
| Christine
Anghie
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Here is info about Janine Daly, who wrote the script.

"Writing the script Asterix, The Littlest Star was both a challenge and a
joy for me. I usually write for adult audiences and I wasn’t sure at first
that I was the right person for the job. When I read Christine’s wonderful
story though, I fell in love with it and knew that I wanted to try to adapt it
for the stage. Hopefully, it will resonate with both children and adults this
holiday season. After a long career in the medical field, I have to admit I am
loving my “second act” writing and exploring other adventures in the arts. I
hope you enjoy Asterix as much as I do!"
| Janine
Daly