Madeline’s Christmas
DEC 6-31, 2025
Book & Lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby • Music by Shirley Mier
Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans
Directed by Spring Mason
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines,” begins the story of Madeline. This holiday season will be unlike any other for Madeline and her friends. While on their morning walk with Miss Clavel, the girls come down with the flu, and as they take to their bed, many wonder if they will be able to go home for Christmas. With the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Madeline and the other girls get a holiday adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
A musical play adapted from Ludwig Bemelmans’ delightful book. A holiday treat for the whole family!
READ the AJC Feature article to learn all about the show!
2025 Tickets & Showtimes
General Admission
$15 Youth (21 & under)
$20 Adults
Show Times
Afternoon Shows 1pm & 4pm
Sat/Sun Dec 6-14
All days Dec 18-23, Dec 26-31
Morning Shows 10:30am
Sat/Sun Dec 13-21
Wed/Thurs Dec 10 & 11
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The Madeline Club sponsors fund the set, costumes, props, lights, performance space, promotional materials, and professional actors, directors, and designers. The Madeline Club makes it possible to offer affordable tickets for families to come see Madeline’s Christmas this holiday season. Without their generous support, this production would not have been possible.
MADELINE CLUB SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Madeline Club Sponsors ($250-$1,000) receive VIP tickets that include reserved seats, concessions and Madeline toys/books. Click here for details on the perks for each sponsor level.
Madeline Business Club Sponsors ($250-$100) receive advertising in the program, emails, website and social media and VIP tickets. Click here for details on Madeline Business Club levels. For more information or to become a sponsor, email megan@horizontheatre.com.
Length & Content
Madeline’s Christmas runs 70 minutes with no intermission. The play is recommended for children 3+.
About the Play
A merry treat for parents and children alike, families are invited to join Madeline and friends for an enchanting musical adaption of Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic children’s tale. Featuring 24 local girls performing alongside professional actors in collaboration with The Atlanta Children’s Theatre Company, this beloved Atlanta tradition is a holiday must-see!
In the production’s 13-year history, more than 220 local girls have realized their dream of performing with a professional theatre company as part of the Madeline’s Christmas cast.
Green Cast Performances
- Sat, DEC 6, 1PM
- Sun, DEC 7, 4PM
- Thurs, DEC 11, 10:30AM
- Sat, DEC 13, 4PM
- Sun, DEC 14, 10:30AM & 1PM
- Fri, DEC 19, 1PM & 4PM
- Sat, DEC 20, 10:30AM & 1PM
- Sun, DEC 21, 4PM
- Mon, DEC 22, 1PM & 4PM
- Fri, DEC 26, 1PM & 4PM
- Sun, DEC 28, 1PM
- Tues, DEC 30, 1PM & 4PM
- Wed, DEC 31, 4PM
Red Cast Performances
- Sat, DEC 6, 4PM
- Sun, DEC 7, 1PM
- Wed, DEC 10, 10:30AM
- Sat, DEC 13, 10:30AM & 1PM
- Sun, DEC 14, 4PM
- Thurs, DEC 18, 1PM & 4PM
- Sat, DEC 20, 4PM
- Sun, DEC 21, 10:30AM & 1PM
- Tues, DEC 23, 1PM & 4PM
- Sat, DEC 27, 1PM & 4PM
- Sun, DEC 28, 4PM
- Mon, DEC 29, 1PM & 4PM
- Wed, DEC 31, 1PM
2025 Adult Cast Members
- Monsier Brun/Harsha: Joseph Sherer
- Miss Clavel: Jessica Wise
- Mrs. Murphy: Shannon Byrd
Red Cast 2025
- Harper Abbott (Amy)
- Maddie Bruce(Juliette)
- Skylar Crawford (Kate)
- Darwin Marie Dudgeon (Madeline)
- Ella Hudgeons (Daphne)
- Emery Johnson (Mary)
- Hattie Mast (Isabelle)
- Calla Maxwell (Camille)
- Elloree McCleskey (Anne)
- Amelie Shaw (Dominique)
- Jayli Taylor (Regine)
- Sophie Wehbi (Simone)
Green Cast 2025
- Alice Alvarez (Anne)
- Lena Colin (Dominique)
- Leila Holloman (Simone)
- Ariah Hultz (Amy)
- Naomi Jordan (Regine)
- Pasha Nagrani (Daphne)
- Priya Nagrani (Mary)
- Royal Sorrells (Kate)
- Aveda Sostre (Juliette)
- Lucy Wamstad (Camille)
- Clara Wells (Isabelle)
- Olivia Wilson (Madeline)
Understudies 2025
- Savannah Irby
- Katy Keubler
- Juliet Sebel
- Olivia Zamer
Creative Team 2025
- Director: Spring Mason
- Music Director: LeRoy Kennedy
- Choreographer: Kendra Johnson
- Scenic & Puppet Designers: Isabel & Moriah Curley-Clay
- Lighting Designer: Mary Parker
- Projection Designer:
- Sound Designer:
- Costume Coordinator:
- Original Costume Designers: Jonida Beqo • Anna Jenny
- Stage Manager: Ro Talley
- Asst. Stage Manager/Mouse: Eden Mew
Photos (2023)
Press
Auditions for 2025 are now closed. Look for announcements for 2026 next August!
We will be casting (in 2026):
- 24 young ladies (2 casts of 12) to play Madeline and her schoolmates in this delightful holiday musical
- Ages 8+ and no taller than 5 feet* (*if they are within an inch or two, please feel free to audition)
- Children’s roles will be double-cast.
- ALSO CASTING 1 Male Adult Actor & 2 Female Adult Actors