FORT WAYNE — Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder Air Rifle. A Christmas Story, The Musical is the hilarious account of Ralphie’s quest to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa himself that this is the perfect gift.

This new Broadway musical based on the classic 1983 movie, features funny and heartfelt songs and captures a nostalgic holiday spirit of days gone by. You’ll see all the treasured moments from the motion picture including the school bully; the tongue on the flagpost; the temperamental furnace and more.

Showings for A Christmas Story, The Musical will be held at The Civic Theatre, at 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne.

Shows will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8; 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15; 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.