The production is slated to run through Jan. 4 and will be directed by , Irish Rep's artistic director.
A Christmas Memory has a book by Duane Poole, music by , and lyrics by . Aaron Gandy will music direct.
Ripley will play a character named Sook in the musical based on a short story by .
The play is set in 1930's Alabama with a plot centered around a group of eccentrics throwing a traditional Southern Christmas; the cast will also include (Chicago), (Annie), (), Silvano Spagnuolo, (Once) and Ashley Robinson (Bright Star).
The design team will include choreograpy by Barry McNabb, scenic design by , costume design by David Toser, lighting design by , properties design by Deirdre Brennan and wig design by Robert Charles Vallance. Tickets are $70.
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