Milwaukee Premiere!
A GIFT OF THE MAGI
Music by Josh Schmidt
Lyrics by James DeVita and Josh Schmidt
Book by James DeVita
November 13 – December 6, 2026
Broadway Theatre Center | Studio Theatre
Directed by Alexander Coddington
Featuring Jonathan Gillard Daly*, Dimonte Henning*, and Jamie Mercado
Understudies Kamani Graham and more to be announced
Live Music Performances by Sky Yela and more to be announced
Designed and Created by Kelly Doherty, Marcee Doherty, Adam Hastings, Sarah Hamilton, Amy Horst, Alex Erickson, Kailey Azure Green, Carrie Johns, Jude Langhammer, Raeleen McMillion, Jill Anna Ponasik, Dana Rochester, Lisa Schlenker, Josh Schmidt, Jeanne Schrank, and more to be announced
Hailed as “a Christmas delight” (The Isthmus), James DeVita and Josh Schimdt’s original musical based on O. Henry’s classic tale of love and generosity rings in the holidays in its Milwaukee debut. Newlyweds Della and Jim—accompanied by a beautiful live violin and cello score—search turn-of-the-20th-Century New York with full hearts and empty pockets for the perfect gift for one another.
Run time: approximately 90 minutes, including intermission
Age Recommendation: 8 and up.
Dimonte Henning*
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Jonathan Gillard Daly*
Jamie Mercado
“…it’s difficult to imagine a more idyllic holiday escape…”
—Shepherd Express
“…a heartwarming ode to joy.” —The Cap Times
KEY DATES + EVENTS
Here2Play: Wednesday, October 21, 6:00-8:00pm at Milwaukee Public Library's Centennial Hall. RSVP Here.
Preview: Friday, November 13 at 7:30 pm
Opening: Saturday, November 14 at 8 pm
Pay What You Choose: Monday, November 16 at 7:30 pm, walk-up tickets available starting one hour before the show
Talkback: Thursday, November 19 and December 3 following the 7:30 pm performance
Understudy Performance: Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 pm
Jim
Della
O Henry
Understudy Jim
Cellist
Understudy Cellist
Director
Assistant Director
Music Director
Sound Designer and Composer
Scenic Designer
Stage Movement Director
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Wig Designer
Intimacy Direction Lead
Dialect Coach
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager Cover
Wardrobe Supervisor
Dimonte Henning*
Jamie Mercado
Jonathan Gillard Daly*
Kamani Graham
Sky Yela
Emma Romeo Moyer
Alexander Coddington
Kelly Doherty
Jill Anna Ponasik
Josh Schmidt***
Lisa Schlenker***
Kailey Azure Green
Sarah Hamilton
Amy Horst
Dana Rochester
Marcee Doherty
Raeleen McMillion
Carrie Johns*
Alex Erickson
Jeanne Schrank
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Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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