(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer weekends from December 5-21, 2025 at the Historic Palace Theatre. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.
Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn't feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa's sleigh from taking flight, what makes Rudolph different turns out to be what helps him save Christmas!
Performances take place Friday nights at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 4:00pm; and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling the Box Office at (973) 347-4946. The Historic Palace Theatre is located at 7 Ledgewood Avenue in Netcong, New Jersey.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer features a professional company of artists including Scout Graham as Rudolph; Davis Cameron Lemley as Sam the Snowman; Danny Campos as Yukon Cornelius; Donald Danford as Hermey the Elf, Steve Fredericks as Santa Claus; Hailey Lynne Sullivan as Mrs. Claus; Kaya Snow as Clarice; David O’Neill and Jackie Wilberton as Mr. & Mrs. Donner. Rounding out the cast are twenty community artists of all ages from across Northern New Jersey who are sharing their talents to make this a holiday treat for the entire family.
The play features Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks and a Script Adaptation by Robert Penola. It is based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks) and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage with scenic/puppet by Brandon Kirkham.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Here are more photos from the production.
The Growing Stage-The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is a non-profit professional performing arts center dedicated to theatre for young audiences. Through their programming they provide opportunities for all to learn and grow through the arts.
John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in photographing live theatre and music performances. Currently, John has spent the last 6 years concentrating on photographing almost 400 theater productions at over 70 different NJ theatres. Click here for John's website.
