A GIFT OF THE MAGI by Josh Schmidt and James DeVita

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A GIFT OF THE MAGI A Musical Inspired by the Short Story by O. Henry 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 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, 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 “…it’s difficult to imagine a more idyllic holiday escape…” —Shepherd Express “…a heartwarming ode to joy.” —The Cap Times KEY DATES + EVENTS -Here2Play: Thursday, October 22, 6:00-8:00pm, location to be announced -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 following the 7:30 pm performance -Understudy Performance: Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 pm