Take a ride on The Christmas Schooner, running Dec. 2–17 at the Arts Center of Cannon County in Woodbury, a heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit.
This acclaimed musical features a moving story and an exquisite score of both original music and traditional holiday favorites.
Based on the historic Great Lakes voyages of Christmas tree ships during the late 1800s and early 1900s, The Christmas Schooner tells the true story of a Michigan shipping captain who braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German-American families in turn-of-the-century Chicago. His voyages become a yearly tradition, despite his wife’s misgivings—until a fateful voyage makes her realize the true importance of his mission.
The holiday tale of love and loss will have Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2 p.m. from Dec. 2–17. Reserve tickets at artscenterofcc.com/tickets or by calling 615-563-2787.
