Photo submitted to Times Observer The cast and dancers of A Christmas Spectacular include: front, from left: Ava Hartzfeld, Lara Pearson, Carly Fitzsimmons, Josie Pearson, Lillian Wellner, Adeline Amsdell, Alaina Leach, Ellery Chase, Addison Leach, Kadyn Moore, Kinzlea Chase, and Anne Lin; second row: Emelyn Moore, Elise Amsdell, Kelsey Angove, Ella Getner, Anna Courson, Taylor Alexander, Alice Pearson, Harper Jones, Carly Olsen, Colin Drayer, Abigail Wilson, Lilly Branthoover, Jade Sorvelli, and Hannah Gentz; and back: Abby Gens, Sarah Tome, Rocco Siliano, Ella Solberg, Madison Hanks, Alyssa Wismar, Allan Branthoover, Santa, Logan Johnson, Hannah Augenstein, Izzy McMonigal, Lilly Jache, Emily Ickert, Sarah Hoffman, Noel Alexander, and Lettie Pearson.

With Thanksgiving dinner devoured, it will be time for a little Christmas spirit.

“A Christmas Spectacular” by Molly Dies Dance Express and Friends hits the stage at Struthers Library Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28.

“It will be easy to catch ‘the Christmas spirit’ this Thanksgiving weekend by enjoying the annual high-kicking, heart-warming, joy-filled show,” Dies said. “This hometown show is familiar to those who have seen it the past four years, but with a new story line and enough twists it will be ‘new’ to all.”

“Santa’s elves are ready for their vacation… if they can leave the North Pole, that is,” she said. “When a magical snowglobe, created to bring snow with every shake, is stolen from the toy shop, the elves are trapped by a blizzard of Snowpocalypse proportions.”

“Separated from their friends in the Bahamas, they must figure out how to stop the snow before the North Pole is too buried for Santa to deliver presents on Christmas Eve,” she said. “In this comedic high-kicking, heart-warming hometown show, the elves come together once more to save the day – and discover that no matter how far away your loved ones are, they’re always closer with a little Christmas magic.”

“Don’t worry, the well-loved numbers that have become favorites are still there and so are new exciting routines that will take you on a true spirit of Christmas adventure,” Dies said. “You will leave humming familiar Christmas songs, a beat in your feet, and a special warmth in your heart.”

The show is split into two acts, with a 15-minute intermission — a total of about two hours.

The show is directed by Molly Dies, vocal director Joy McMonigal, and stage manager Christine Smith, with costumes by Linda Dies and her team.

The new story line was envisioned by Molly Dies and Samantha LaFate and written by LaFate.

The cast includes Logan Johnson, Michael Stenberg, Alyssa Wismar, Allan Branthoover, Lilly Branthoover, Kelsey Angove, Anna Courson, Ella Getner, Colin Drayer, Abigail Wilson, and Alaina Leach.

The high-kicking dancers are: Emily Ickert, Madison Hanks, Lilly Jache, Sarah Hoffman, Sarah Tome, Ella Solberg, Noel Alexander, Izzy McMonigal, Lettie Pearson, Abby Gens, and Rocco Siliano.

Dance Ensemble includes: Lara Pearson, Josie Pearson, Emelyn Moore, Jade Sorvelli, Kinzlea Chase, Hannah Gentz, Addison Leach, Kadyn Moore, Elise Amsdell, Ava Hartzfeld, Anne Lin, Carly Fitzsimmons, Alice Pearson, Taylor Alexander, Harper Jones, Lillian Wellner, Carly Olsen, Adeline Amsdell and Ellery Chase.

Special guest dancers and actors include: Hannah Augenstein, Brea Tota, Adam McChesney, Hanna Hoffman, Marylin Shene, and Samantha Morgan.

Tickets are available at the door starting 90 minutes before each show or by visiting www.strutherslibrarytheatre.com.