Twist of the Magi

Phoenix Theatre
9673 Firdale Ave. Edmonds

Twist of the Magi starts with O'Henry's classic short story, Gift of the Magi, then sets it in an authentic 1940s radio station as a live, on-air broadcast. Add in a slew of disgruntled actors, their reticent stage manager, a frantic sound effects technician, a wacky female musical trio, a delinquent (and inebriated) Shakespearean prima donna, a jealous Italian femme fatale and a host of other broadcasting eccentrics, and this classic tale of holiday love and generosity becomes a series of comic twists and turns. Laugh along as O'Henry's heroine trades her beautiful hair to buy a Christmas gift for her devoted young husband. Then, tortured by seller's remorse, embarks on a series of zany adventures in an attempt to recover the lost locks. Enjoy Twist of the Magi at The Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds.