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Staged reading of Christmastown, a new musical by Sydney Hwang ’24

Event Overview

Location

Donald G. Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex

Admission

Free & open to public; tickets required

In the holly and jolly North Pole town of Christmastown, Mrs. Claus is in charge of making sure that Christmas operations run smoothly. Christmastown is a place where everything is perfect, and nobody ever wants to leave… until now. Mrs. Claus’s daughter Clara starts to dream about moving to California, and Christmastown is thrown upside down. With music inspired by carols, jazz, pop, and more, Christmastown is about family, friends, love, and the true meaning of Christmas. Staged reading of this new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Princeton senior Sydney Hwang.
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Photo Gallery

Two performers sing at music stands wearing red Santa caps

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

A group of performers wearing Santa caps appear to be confused at what another actor is saying

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

Three actors perform on stage in front of music stands

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

An actor wearing a Santa cap points into the air while reading from a music stand

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

A performer dressed in black sings with enthusiasm in a spotlight

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

An actor looks depressed while reading from a music stand as another actor sits in front of a music stand

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

Three actors in Santa caps mime various tasks of work in front of music stands

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

3 actors in dressed in black clothes and santa hats turn to stare at one actor with hands raised.

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

A performer sings into a microphone at a music stand while another performer sits and reads at a music stand and a piano player performs off stage.

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

Two performers dressed in black, wearing Santa caps talk to each other with excitement

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

Two performers stand close to each other as another performer appears to be talking with her hands on the other side of the stage

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

Two performers sing into microphones

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

Two actors look into each other's eyes on stage

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

A performer kneels on the ground comforts another performer who appears to be crying

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

Four performers dressed in black sing at music stands and microphones. One performer has arms raised above his head

Photo by Lilia Burtonpatel

Video

The cast of Christmastown, a new musical by Princeton senior Sydney Hwang, sing “In Christmastown.”

Tickets & Details

The staged reading is free and open to the public; advance tickets required. If a performance is listed as sold out, a wait list will be formed at the door with a limited number of night-of tickets available.

Reserve free tickets through University Ticketing

Directions

Get directions to the Drapkin Studio, located on the second level of the Wallace Dance Building at the Lewis Arts complex.

Accessibility

symbol for wheelchair accessibilityThe Drapkin Studio is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. Guests in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at least one week in advance at lewiscenter@princeton.edu.

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