Adapted by C.W. Munger
From the story by Booth Tarkington

Begins This Friday!

Just in time for the holiday season comes this creative new stage adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Booth Tarkington's novella, Beasley's Christmas Party. When a curious reporter finds himself living next door to a reclusive and eccentric gubernatorial candidate, he launches an investigation and uncovers a surprising and inspirational holiday revelation. Magically and imaginatively delivered, it is a distinctly American and spiritually uplifting holiday story for the whole family filled with humor, heart and hope.

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Today, Beasley's author Booth Tarkington is best remembered for the Orson Welles screen adaptation of his novel, The Magnificent Ambersons, but during the early part of the 20th century he was one of America's most popular and acclamied playwrights and novelists. Learn more about the life and work of Booth Tarkington, and how you can read many of his most famous works for free in our latest "About the Production" article on our blog.

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BEASLEY'S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Lowell Night - November 27 at 8pm. Lowell residents get in for only $10. Tickets are available starting at 5pm that night, and you must bring proper ID. Subject to availability.

Opening Night - November 28 at 7pm. Come celebrate the official opening with the cast, crew and staff of Merrimack Rep. There will be champagne and desserts available following the performance.

Cookie Matinee - December 1 at 2pm. Free cookies and coffee before the show, courtesy of Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus.

Post Show Forums - December 2, 9, and 16 at 7:30PM. The actors will take your questions following the production and give you the inside scoop on their characters and how the play was staged.

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Choose between our Special Holiday FlexPass or Gift Cards. The Holiday Flexpass is a great introduction to Merrimack Rep for only $25 per ticket, and can be used for any show January-May 2011. Gift Cards are always a year round hit, and can be purchased in increments of $50 and $100. Gift Cards are easy to redeem, and can be used to purchase tickets to an individual show or towards a subscription.

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