LifeHouse Theater celebrates the Christmas season with the premiere of Unto Us: The Nativity Story.  This inspiring new musical follows Mary and Joseph on their journey of faith as they experience the wondrous events leading to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem.

Performances begin Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through December 30, 2009.  Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM and 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:15 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, there will be special weekday performances at 7:30 PM on Monday, December 28; Tuesday, December 29; and Wednesday, December 30.  The 7:30 PM performance on Saturday, December 5 will also feature an interpreted presentation for the deaf.

Advance ticket prices are $14 or $18 for adults and $7 or $9 for children ages 3-11 (no children under 3 are admitted) and can be purchased over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling 335-3037, ext. 21.  Checks can also be mailed to LifeHouse, provided reservations are made far enough in advance.  Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office, which is open Fridays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and one hour prior to performance times on the weekends.  Tickets are $1 more the day of the performance.  Group rates are available for groups of ten or more.  Guests are encouraged to reserve seats early as most performances usually sell out.

Unto Us: The Nativity Story has been written by award-winning director Jane Cason.  Joining Cason on the production staff are choreographer and music director Dustin Ceithamer, set designer Tim Mahoney, and costume designers Debbie Rao and Tammy Ramsey.

“It is so exciting to be celebrating the season by bringing to life on stage the true story of the Christ of Christmas,” observes LifeHouse founder and president Wayne Scott.  “This compelling new musical is awe-inspiring and sure to touch the hearts of all who join us.”
 
Unto Us: The Nativity Story features Samantha Stephenson as Mary, Chris Daub as Joseph, Danny Blair as Zachariah and Jennifer Keeney as Elizabeth.  The musical also features Jonathan Bushey as Simeon, Ramona Beck as Mary’s Mother, Jonathan Blair as John the shepherd and Karen Kennedy as Old Mary.