An Unexpected Gift- Dinner Theater Holiday Musical

Holiday Musical by Rolland Roebuck

Christmas and family…words which evoke powerful emotions in most people. For The Buerkle Family, those two words result in: joy, sorrow, anger and love… a mixture only slightly less explosive than TNT.

Join this family, as they assemble for their family holiday gathering; each of them carrying their own set of baggage; each of them needing the unconditional love and support from the others, to lighten the load of that baggage. When good ol’ Wisconsin winter weather causes them to lose power, yuletide festivities seem to go “down the drain” as they lose pluming, lights and all of the usual comforts of home. Resorting to warmth from the fireplace, illumination through candles and answering the call of Mother Nature via the old outhouse out back, the gap between the generations is narrowed; life, if for just a short time, becomes a little simpler; and The Buerkle’s are reminded of the wonderful gift they have had all of the time…Family.

With an engaging story line driven through song, audiences will instantly recognize many of their most beloved Christmas carols, while also getting a chuckle at the clever variations of other holiday favorites. In this original script, written by Memories’ own owner, Rolland Roebuck, we find the essence of the “Family Christmas”, with its bickering, love, fear and strength. Through this funny, yet touching musical production, perhaps you will find a little of your own family and find yourself chuckling at yourself…and yearning to embrace the ones you proudly call Your Family.

Friday, December 2-  evening
Saturday, December 3 – matinee
Saturday, December 3 – evening
Sunday, December 4 –matinee
Friday, December 9 – evening
Saturday, December 10 –matinee
Saturday, December 10 – evening
Sunday, December 11- matinee
Saturday, December 17- matinee

Matinee Performances:
Doors Open at 11:45 am
Dinner Begins at 12:30 pm
Show Begins at 1:45 pm

Evening Performances:
Doors Open at 5:45 pm
Dinner Begins at 6:30 pm
Show Begins at 7:45 pm

Friday Dinner Menu

Dinner Menu (Saturday & Sunday)
Subject to Change

Served Buffet Style: Saturday Evenings December 3rd, 10th, & 17th
Beef Tips in a Wine Sauce
Baked Honey Ham
Buttered Noodles
Au Gratin Potatoes
Steamed Vegetable Blend
Memories’ Famous Fluff
Dinner Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Warm Dinner Rolls
Cherry Pretzel Torte

Served Plated Style: Matinee Performances December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, and 17th
Beef Tips in a Wine Sauce
Buttered Noodles
Steamed Vegetable Blend
Memories’ Famous Fluff
Dinner Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Warm Dinner Rolls
Cherry Pretzel Torte