The Musical Production

of

"Miracle on 34th Street"

December 2nd through December 4th, 2005.

This joyous musical proves that love makes the world go round - especially at Christmas time!

Susan Walker's mother, Doris, is in charge of staging the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Susan's life is one of stark reality. Doris is divorced and is determined that no fantasies will ever allow her child to fall into any such disillusionment as her former marriage. Faith, hope, and men are strictly taboo. When the parade Santa gets drunk, Mr. Kris Kringle, a jolly man with streaming natural white beard, pops up from nowhere. He is a big success in the parade and becomes Macy's store Santa. Meanwhile Susan has met Fred, a returning Marine veteran and hopeful law student. He befriends Susan even though Doris believes it's a plot to get to her. Kris is a great Santa. He even tells mothers where to buy toys that Macy's doesn't sell. Mr. Macy is upset, but Doris sees a great promotional chance. Make Macy's a friendly store-the true Christmas spirit. The plan is a huge success, but in the process, Kris admits that he is the real Santa Claus. His strange behavior wins him an interview with the store's psychologist, Dr. Sawyer, who nearly goes mad trying to break down Kris's story and wants to have him committed. Susan and Kris have also become good friends. When she learns of Kris's plight, she asks Fred to help defend him. The move is seconded by Doris, who is discovering that Fred isn't like the other men she has known. At the sanity hearing Mr. Macy testifies that Kris is Santa Claus. So does the prosecuting attorney's little son. As a clincher Fred manages to get the U.S. Post Office to deliver all its "Dear Santa" letters to the courtroom. The judge sees his chance to jump from his political hook and accepts the U.S. Government recognition as proof of Kris's claim. Fred has won more than a hearing. He has won a prospective wife and daughter as well. With a tuneful score by Meredith Willson, Here's Love is the perfect family musical for all seasons.

Reverend Francis Sabatini ~ Director

Sister Marianne Beatty, RSM ~ Producer

Cast and Crew ~ Students of Bishop McDevitt High School

Mrs. Lori Terry ~ Musical Director

Mary Lou Cassidy-McEnerny ~ Choreographer

Christine Lozinak ~ Costumes

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