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The Ramsey Theatre Company was formed through a generous gift from Robert P. Ramsey to produce professional-level musical theatre to serve the BRADD area. The Rita and Jim Scott Concert Hall at SKYPAC serves as its primary home. Auditions are held Nationally through online submissions and in-person auditions in New York City. Auditions for locally and regionally based actors are held in-person at the SKYPAC. Orchestra Kentucky takes the place of honor in the Robin and David Ciochetty orchestra pit.

Remembering Mr. Robert P. Ramsey- 

We're Forever Grateful.

A Note From Ramsey Theatre Company 

Producing Artistic Director, Diane DiCroce

Happy Christmas! We are delighted that you are kicking off your holiday season with Ramsey Theatre Company's world premiere musical, "The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical" created by Dick and Mel Tunney. We are so proud to share our original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic and beloved tale and are hopeful that this show will become part of Bowling Green's annual Holiday tradition.  Dick and Mel Tunney have created a glorious script and gorgeous score for this wonderful show that follows Ebeneezer Scrooge on his path to redemption on Christmas morning reminding all of us that change is possible with reflection, hope and of course, love.

It is our "hope" that you will join us for the rest of our Greenwood Ford Lincoln Broadway Series. Next up in February will be "Steel Magnolias", a play that tests the bonds of friendship with style and southern charm. We'll feature the multi-Tony award-winning shows "Chicago", the musical in March, followed by "Hadestown" in May.  Finally in June we'll present Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" based on the animated feature with songs by Alan Menken ("Beauty and the Beast", "The Little Mermaid", "Little Shop of Horrors").  There is still time to subscribe to get the best seats to these Broadway-caliber, high-quality productions all right here at The SKYPAC! "The Best Gift" is experiencing the thrill of live theatre all year round.  Thank you for supporting the Ramsey Theatre Company!

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Friday, November 21 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 PM

Summary

Experience the magic of A Christmas Carol like never before in The Best Gift, a brand-new musical for all ages debuting with Ramsey Theatre Company!

The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical is a fresh adaptation featuring original songs, heartfelt storytelling, and a vibrant take on the holiday classic. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of redemption, brought to life with dazzling performances and uplifting music. A moving reminder that the best gift is the one that transforms a heart.

Dick and Melodie Tunney, the husband-and-wife songwriting and arranging duo behind The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical, bring decades of musical excellence to this heartwarming holiday production. With a storied career in Christian music, their work has spanned award-winning albums, international tours, and collaborations with some of the most respected artists in the industry. Together, they have earned multiple Dove Awards and GRAMMY nominations, recognized for their rich harmonies, emotional depth, and inspiring messages. The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical marks another milestone in their enduring legacy of faith-infused storytelling through song, reimagining A Christmas Carol for a new generation.

Learn more: Dick and Mel Tunney Music

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Broadway Series Sponsor:

Co-Sponsors:

Bell, Orr, Ayers & Moore, P.S.C

Houchens Insurance Group / Auto-Owners Insurance

Music Director Sponsor:

Mickeye & Mike Murphy

Set Sponsor:

Bank of Edmonson County

The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical

(Song List)

ACT I

Overture – Orchestra
Happy Christmas to You – Full Ensemble
Happy Christmas (Reprise) – Carolers
Count Me In – Fred, Bob, Scrooge
Christmas Is Coming – Carolers
The Best Gift of Christmas – Tiny Tim
The First Noel – Carolers
The Twelve Days of Christmas – Carolers
The Shilling Song – Scrooge and Marley
Someday, Maybe – Bob Cratchit
What’s Mine Is Yours – Full Ensemble
What’s Mine Is Yours (Reprise) – Full Ensemble
Fezziwig’s Quadrille – Orchestra
I Once Knew Love – Scrooge

INTERMISSION

ACT II

Entr’acte II – Orchestra
Will He Ever Change? – Bob, Fred, Ensemble
A Feast on Christmas Day – Carolers/Orchestra
A Feast on Christmas Day (Cratchits) – Cratchit Family
Someday, Maybe – Bob and Tim
The Best Gift of Christmas – Cratchit Family
Deck the Halls (Scene Change) – Cratchits, then Orchestra
I Saw Three Ships – Carolers
Best Gift of Christmas – Scrooge
O Come All Ye Faithful – Carolers/Orchestra
Best Gift of Christmas (Finale) – Full Ensemble

THE BEST GIFT: A CHRISTMAS CAROL MUSICAL
Adapted and Created by Melodie and Dick Tunney

Back in Charles Dickens’ time, many old Victorian English words were commonly used—words we rarely hear today. To help the show feel true to its time period, creators Dick and Melodie Tunney decided to weave some of these expressions into the songs and parts of the script. Below is a glossary you can use to learn what these words and expressions mean. ENJOY!

VICTORIAN VOCAB GLOSSARY

Gigglemug – Habitually smiling
On the morrow – Tomorrow
Brabble – To argue about trivial things
Mickle – A large amount
Balderdash – Absurdity; nonsense
Chuckaboo – Best friend
Skilamalink – Someone who is dishonest
Whooperup – Someone who sings loudly but not necessarily well
Nanty narking – Having a wonderful time
Make a stuffed bird laugh – Attempt something absolutely crazy
Crump – The crunching sound made when walking on snow
Hogamadog – A large snowball
Quaffing – Laughing heartily
Troll – To sing in a robust, hearty voice
Calabash – A gourd used for eating or drinking

Tuesday, November 25: A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage

Friday, November 28: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation- FREE Movie Screening

Saturday, November 29: Home Alone- FREE Movie Screening

Thursday, December 4- BG ONSTAGE Presents: Yes Virginia The Musical

Series Sponsor: Med Center Health; Full Sponsor: Mickeye & Mike Murphy; 

Co-Sponsors: Atmos Energy & Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet

Monday, December 8: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

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There is still time to subscribe to the rest of our amazing 2025-2026 Greenwood Ford Lincoln Broadway Series! Call the box office at 270-904-1880, visit us Monday–Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, or stop by two hours before events through intermission to talk with them and learn how you can subscribe today! Don't miss out on your chance to "Feel It All" with us this Broadway Season.

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Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty parlor, Steel Magnolias invites audiences into the lively world of six unforgettable Southern women who share more than just hairstyles and gossip. This heartfelt comedy-drama explores the deep bonds of friendship, resilience, and love as these women navigate life’s joys and sorrows together. Filled with sharp humor, touching moments, and candid conversations, the story unfolds through the lens of their regular salon gatherings, where laughter and tears go hand in hand. Alternately hilarious and deeply moving, Steel Magnolias is a powerful tribute to the strength, grace, and enduring spirit of women supporting one another through life’s most challenging, and beautiful, seasons.

Broadway Series Sponsor: Greenwood Ford Lincoln; Sponsor: Service One Credit Union; Co-Sponsor: Med Center Health

Get Tickets: https://www.theskypac.com/ramsey-theatre-company/#current

Come on, babe! Head to CHICAGO! We’re hotter than ever.

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for over 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, we’re just getting started. Appropriate for ages 13 & up.

Broadway Series Sponsor: Greenwood Ford Lincoln; Sponsor: Med Center Health

Get Tickets: https://my.theskypac.com/3152/3153

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Awards for Best Musical Theater Album, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Broadway Series Sponsor: Greenwood Ford Lincoln; Co-Sponsor: Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet

Get Tickets: https://my.theskypac.com/3155/3156

A Timeless Tale of Love, Justice, and Belonging…

Based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel and the beloved Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a sweeping musical journey that blends glorious music with powerful storytelling. Featuring the film’s Academy Award-nominated score by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, along with stunning new songs written especially for the stage—this adaptation brings new depth and drama to the classic tale. Peter Parnell’s evocative book embraces the style of story theatre, incorporating verbatim passages from Hugo’s original text to honor the gothic beauty and moral complexity of the source material. At once grand and intimate, The Hunchback of Notre Dame explores what it means to be truly seen, truly heard, and truly human.

Broadway Series Sponsor: Greenwood Ford Lincoln; Show Sponsor: Med Center Health; Music Director Sponsor: Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers; Set Sponsor: Harlin Technical

Get Tickets: https://www.theskypac.com/ramsey-theatre-company/#current