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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Stoneham (MA) Theatre

Posted by:	tapfrog 11:18 pm EST 12/02/13

The miracle in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET is the ability of Kris Kringle to infuse the holiday with the true spirit of Christmas in the face of raging commercialism, harried shoppers, and cynical doubters. Adapted from the beloved 1947 film, the play at Stoneham Theatre does not fare as well in its stage bound version, despite the best efforts of all involved. Shrinking it from the big screen deflates the impact of the central theme of restoring belief. However, as Kris Kringle, William Gardiner's performance is both natural and magical. I think he is the real Santa Claus! Performances through December 29th.

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