Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story

Returning November 30 – December 8, 2024

Orpheum Theatre • Sioux Falls, SD

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story – In its 2022 Sioux Falls debut, this beautiful musical proved to be the most epic and personal telling of the Christmas story many have ever seen.

Audiences are taken back to the first century to view into the time of the birth of Christ and the world as it was then. This telling of the Christmas story is relevant and rich, giving us the backstory and context of the coming of the Messiah. Many of your favorite Christmas songs are crafted seamlessly into the fabric of the story alongside thought provoking and soul-stirring originals. WE BELIEVE THIS WILL BECOME YOUR ANNUAL TRADITION in the Midwest.

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Our epic Christmas musical (Prince of Peace) kicks off tomorrow at 2 pm. If you would like to be a part, join us at 2012 Venture St. in Tea, SD.Image attachmentImage attachment

Our epic Christmas musical (Prince of Peace) kicks off tomorrow at 2 pm. If you would like to be a part, join us at 2012 Venture St. in Tea, SD. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story kicks off this Sunday, Oct 13 at 2 pm. Be a part of this most beautiful Christmas Musical and experience. 2012 Venture St. in Tea, SD. Message me if you have any questions. (This photo is from the scene It Came Upon a Midnight Clear).

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story kicks off this Sunday, Oct 13 at 2 pm. Be a part of this most beautiful Christmas Musical and experience. 2012 Venture St. in Tea, SD. Message me if you have any questions. (This photo is from the scene "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear). ... See MoreSee Less

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We kick off this Sunday at 2 pm. 2012 Venture St, Tea, SD. Info meeting and first vocal rehearsal. The show opens Thanksgiving weekend.  

We kick off this Sunday at 2 pm. 2012 Venture St, Tea, SD. Info meeting and first vocal rehearsal. The show opens Thanksgiving weekend.  ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago
KCF $15,000 matching grant for Lights Up
Great News Everyone. Kingdom Capital Fund in Sioux Falls, as part of their Multiply Hope Initiative 
Has granted Lights Up $15,000 in matching funds. We are most honored and grateful. We hope you will help us 
meet that goal. We have until the end of this year to raise the funds in order to receive the matching grant.
You’ll hear more about this later, but your gift today will be doubled. ($500 becomes $1,000). THANK YOU.
https://my.e360giving.com/App/Form/996d55e2-81e1-4fba-b652-cbb1d41017f1

KCF $15,000 matching grant for Lights Up
Great News Everyone. Kingdom Capital Fund in Sioux Falls, as part of their Multiply Hope Initiative
Has granted Lights Up $15,000 in matching funds. We are most honored and grateful. We hope you will help us
meet that goal. We have until the end of this year to raise the funds in order to receive the matching grant.
You’ll hear more about this later, but your gift today will be doubled. ($500 becomes $1,000). THANK YOU.
my.e360giving.com/App/Form/996d55e2-81e1-4fba-b652-cbb1d41017f1
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Auditions begin this week. Three days only. PRINCE OF PEACE: The Christmas Story | Oct 3, 5, 6. | Auditioning for all leads and solos. Here is the sign-up link for three different days of auditions for singers and those looking for speaking roles. Anyone new to our shows should definitely sign up to audition. At our rehearsal space at 2012 Venture St. in Tea, South Dakota.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA5AD29ABFFCF8-51640248-2024 ... See MoreSee Less

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Betty Uittenbogaard Alyda Haack exciting!

We will likely be attempting to conduct a more formal survey to figure out more why people DID NOT come see Parables & Proverbs (the most Narnia-like and riveting story Ive ever written). Even though it is our highest attended September show since 2019 and the favorite of many, we still want to know why you did not attend, if this applies to you and your family.

1. Are you too busy to make it to one of 7 performances? (a sincere question)

2. Is it too expensive? (at 15 and 20 bucks a ticket, plus box office fees, but still cheaper than ANYTHING of this quality in the world... just an fyi... not trying to be snarky).

3. Did it not seem interesting to you?

4. Did you think it was a kids production? (which it wasnt). 

5. You didnt even hear about it.

6. WOULD IT BE EASIER TO ATTEND A SHOW IF IT WAS AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER AND NOT OVER TWO WEEKS RIGHT AFTER LABOR DAY?

Thanks for your responses here.

We will likely be attempting to conduct a more formal survey to figure out more why people DID NOT come see "Parables & Proverbs" (the most Narnia-like and riveting story I've ever written). Even though it is our highest attended September show since 2019 and the favorite of many, we still want to know why you did not attend, if this applies to you and your family.

1. Are you too busy to make it to one of 7 performances? (a sincere question)

2. Is it too expensive? (at 15 and 20 bucks a ticket, plus box office fees, but still cheaper than ANYTHING of this quality in the world... just an fyi... not trying to be snarky).

3. Did it not seem interesting to you?

4. Did you think it was a kids production? (which it wasn't).

5. You didn't even hear about it.

6. WOULD IT BE EASIER TO ATTEND A SHOW IF IT WAS AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER AND NOT OVER TWO WEEKS RIGHT AFTER LABOR DAY?

Thanks for your responses here.
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We added the following question up top. 6. WOULD IT BE EASIER TO ATTEND A SHOW IF IT WAS AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER AND NOT OVER TWO WEEKS RIGHT AFTER LABOR DAY?

I attended. It was very good, I enjoyed it very much. In answer to your question, I suspect the answer is a combination of 1 and 3. September is a very busy month for everyone--back to school activities, back to church activities, and still good weather so summer activities on the weekends. Humbly, I suggest a change of name. As an ex-Sunday School teacher (adults and youth) my experience is that proverbs and parables are not people's favorite to read/study. Maybe "Treasure Hunt. The pearl of great value." or "The Inheritance. The Family Treasure". I attended with a friend who does not have a great knowledge of the Bible. She asked "what are proverbs and parables?". She was a little confused thru the play about the time travel aspect. Even so, she was deeply moved by the message and the music. Keep up the good work! The performers are SO talented! God has given such awesome gifts to you and all the actors! Your productions and performances are Broadway worthy and glorifying to Jesus! God bless you and your crew! Galatians 6:9

We attended last year, so we did not feel that we need to go two years in a row.

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We have a lot to share about our new rendition of Parables & Proverbs, which will now go on the shelf for a while. Im so sorry for all who missed it. Its sad indeed. Here are a few brilliant photos by Dan ElliottImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

We have a lot to share about our new rendition of "Parables & Proverbs," which will now go on the shelf for a while. I'm so sorry for all who missed it. It's sad indeed. Here are a few brilliant photos by Dan Elliott ... See MoreSee Less

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Dan Elliott Dan Elliott Photography- you’re the very best!❤️😊 Can’t wait to see the full album.🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Such an amazing production!! We thoroughly enjoyed it!

It was SO good! I wanted to come back for a second show. Can't wait for Prince Of Peace!

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There is simply nothing quite like these productions anywhere in the world.

All of our shows are very different from each other with a specific emphasis on a subject while answering many common and tough questions.

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LIGHTS UP PRODUCTIONS (501C3)
366 Spencer St.
Manchester, CT 06040
info@lightsup.org

(860) 305-1061

We write and produce original, innovative, professional musical theater from a Christian worldview… shining the light of Christ, touching hearts, challenging minds, and CHANGING LIVES… celebrating 25 years.

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