Based on the play by Darrin Hagen
Book by Tommy Newman and Devanand Janki
Music and Lyrics by Tommy Newman (tommynewman.com)

Description
A heartfelt, hilarious, and inclusive holiday musical comedy about an unlikely friendship formed in a stalled elevator on Christmas Eve. (tommynewman.com)

Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, Ted — a timid accountant in the middle of an emotional crisis — finds himself trapped in an elevator with Natasha, a glamorous drag queen heading to compete for the title of “Christmas Queen.” As the night unfolds, the two discover unexpected kinship in this warm, funny, and unconventional holiday story. (tommynewman.com)

Development History
With Bells On! The Musical was developed through Live & In Color. The official show site states that a developmental workshop was hosted by Live & In Color in 2021 at the Bingham Camp in Connecticut. (withbellsonthemusical.com)

A concert presentation was presented at The Green Room 42 in December 2021, produced by Live & In Color in association with MBL Productions, featuring Cameron Williams and Juan Calix. BroadwayWorld independently listed the concert engagement. (withbellsonthemusical.com)

The world premiere was presented by Theatre Network in Edmonton in 2023, in association with Mary J. Davis & MBL Productions and Live & In Color, and was directed and choreographed by Devanand Janki. (theatrenetwork.ca)

Awards / Nominations
The production received 2023–24 Sterling Award nominations for:

Outstanding Production of a Musical
Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical (Tommy Newman)
Outstanding Musical Director (Ryan Sigurdson) (12thnight.ca)
Press Highlights

“An enduring, endearing, comical tale.” — Edmonton Journal (tommynewman.com)

“Deserves its new-found place in the holiday canon.” — Edmonton Journal (tommynewman.com)

“A new musical with a sparkling heart.” — Edmonton Journal (theatrenetwork.ca)

“Beginning to look like a big, fat hit.” — Edmonton Journal (theatrenetwork.ca)