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Miracle on South Division Street

Written by Tom Dudzick

DIRECTED BY scott shallenbarger

The Nowaks of Buffalo, NY, have always believed in their family's miraculous Christmas Eve story—until Ruth decides to turn it into a one-woman show, only to have a deathbed confession threaten to unravel the legend. As the truth emerges, the Nowaks must face their faith, family and hilarious truths in this heartfelt comedy.

November 14 - December 14, 2025

Previews: November 12 & 13, at 7:30pm
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3:00pm
Wednesdays at 1:00pm (11/26, 12/10)
NEW DATES: 12/6 at 3:00pm, 12/11 at 7:30pm, 12/13 at 3:00pm
Understudy Performance: 12/1 at 7:30pm
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Director’s Note

Hear this heartfelt message from our Director, Scott Shallenbarger:

“Perhaps it is a miracle when we offer our light to someone walking in their darkness. Throughout my life, I have deeply benefitted from those who gave freely of themselves in my time of need; and because of their encouragement (and selflessness,) I was able to walk out of the shadow of hardship and imagine a new tomorrow. Which felt like a miracle.”

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Author’s Note

Tom Dudzick, the Playwright of Miracle on South Division Street, shares an insightful message about the creation of this story and the real life inspiration behind the family.

"After our close interaction these last couple of years I find that I’ve fallen head over bowling shoes for the Nowaks, with all their crassness, their squabbles, their secrets and their dreams."

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