Towngate Theatre presents "The Gift of the Magi"

Towngate Theatre presents The Gift of the Magi by Jon Jory December 3-5 & 10-11. Curtain is at 7pm. A 3pm matinee takes place Sunday, December 5.

Jim and Della are head-over-heels in love, but barely have enough money to afford their one-room apartment. With Christmas right around the corner, they’re challenged with buying secret gifts for each other. When a strange twist of fate leads the young couple to find the perfect gifts for one another at an unexpected cost, they learn the true meaning of the holiday. This timeless Christmas classic is sure to kindle the holiday spirit in all ages.

Admission is $14 ($12.50 OI members). Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

Sponsored by Unified Bank.

Experience the magic of art onstage…

Towngate is the premiere venue for community theater in Wheeling. Enjoy an intimate theater experience. Marvel at and applaud the talent of local actors. Experience a variety of though-provoking, heartwarming, comedic and historically significant works from renowned playwrights and talented newcomers. When watching a stage production, you are transported into a different world. Escape from reality and feel the energy created by sharing an intimate space with actors and fellow theatergoers. Live action happens right before your eyes. There’s no app for that!  Furthermore, theater is a social experience meant to be shared with one another. So, bring your family and friends and meet new friends, too. And, most importantly, support your local actors, directors, stage managers, set and costume designers. They spend months working to bring characters and stories to life. Their efforts produce amazing art time and time again.

Keeping the Community in Community Theater in Wheeling. . .

Towngate is a cornerstone of creative life in Wheeling and serves as an entertainment destination for residents of the Ohio Valley and beyond. People of all ages and backgrounds gather here to create and experience art onstage. Most of all, Towngate celebrates the essential power of theater to illuminate our common humanity. The community enjoys and participates in hundreds of live performances, classes and workshops year-round.