‘A Wind in the Willows Christmas’ holiday musical returns

The Two River Theater will present “A Wind in the Willows Christmas,” based on the children’s classic by Kenneth Grahame. The musical takes audiences to a wintry wonderland where Mole, the Water Rat, Mr. Toad and all the creatures of the Willows discover the true meaning of friendship.

Commissioned and premiered by Two River last season, “A Wind in the Willows Christmas” returns to the theater in a new production, visually reimagined by a new cast and creative team.

The holiday musical is written by composer Mike Reid, lyricist Sarah Schlesinger and bookwriter Mindi Dickstein.

The production is choreographed by Warren Adams as Mole, Justin Keyes as the Water Rat, and Caesar Samayoa as Mr. Toad.

Performances will begin in the Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., on Dec. 7 and continue through Dec. 29.

Performances are on Dec. 7 at noon, and Dec. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at noon and 4 p.m. Student matinees are Dec. 11 and 12 at 10 a.m. and Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Scout Day is Dec. 14 at noon and 7 p.m. Other performances include Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 23 at 4 p.m.; Dec. 26 at noon; Dec. 27 at noon and 7 p.m.; Dec. 28 at noon and 4 p.m.; and Día de la Familia Day on Dec. 21 at noon and 4 p.m.

A Q-and-A with the cast will follow every performance. Tickets are available at 732-345-1400 or www.tworivertheater.org. There is a sign-language performance on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person for those using this service. For more information, contact Adam Haratz, access coordinator, at [email protected] or 732-345- 1400, ext. 1815. “A Wind in the Willows Christmas” is recommended for age 5 and up. Tickets are $25 for patrons under age 18. Ticket prices for adults range from $20-$55, and $20 tickets may be partial-view. Discounts are available for groups, seniors, U.S. military personnel and their families, and veterans.