LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Christmas classic comes to life on stage in the north suburbs.
"A Christmas Story: The Musical" debuted Wednesday night at the Marriott Theatre and two adorable nine-year-olds are sharing the role of "Ralphie!"
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Like the movie, the musical is set in northwest Indiana in the 1940 and chronicles Ralphie Parker's quest to get his dream Christmas gift: a Red Ryder BB gun.
Keegan Gulledge and Kavon Newman joined ABC7 and talked about if they watched the movie a lot to prepare for the role and if they have a favorite part.
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"A Christmas Story The Musical" is now playing, through January 1 at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.
For more information, visit www.marriotttheatre.com.