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Ring in the holiday season with 'A Christmas Story' at Circa '21

Led by a Bettendorf elementary schooler, the local cast brings you into the world of 9-year-old Ralphie whose busy scheming for a coveted Christmas BB gun.

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois — An iconic holiday tale (and movie) comes to life on stage at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse this winter. You can check out 'A Christmas Story The Musical' from now through December 30. 

The cast, led by Bettendorf 5th grader Ben Pisel, brings you into the world of 9-year-old Ralphie who will plot and scheme and stop at nothing to procure a coveted BB gun for Christmas. 

Pisel and fellow cast mate, Bobby Becher, dropped by The Current on News 8 to discuss the performance and what audiences can enjoy while watching the Christmas classic. You can view their full interview above. 

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