Eleanor’s Wish
A holiday musical with heart, humor and eight original songs, Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish - The Musical tells the story of a rag doll who lives in the magical world of the North Pole surrounded by Santa, Mrs. Claus, Clara Claus and the elves Twinkle, Sprinkle and Sparkle. She loves her North Pole family but Eleanor’s wish is for a best friend and home of her own.
Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish - The Musical
Now Available For Licensing 2025 & 2026
The Musical: Licensing
Have you been searching for a new family-friendly holiday production for your venue? With nary a Scrooge nor Nutcracker in sight, Eleanor is the perfect answer. With its heartfelt yet humorous story, eight original songs, flexible casting opportunities and merchandise and playwright appearance opportunities, Eleanor is sure to become a tradition for your audiences for years to come.
Join Denise McGowan Tracy for the 2025 Holiday Season at special events across SW Michigan. See the schedule below.
Artwork: John Michael Downs
2025 HOLIDAY EVENTS | BOOK READINGS
Denise will be reading from eleanor’s very merry christmas wish and available to sign the book and other merchandise that will be on sale at Each event, while supplies last.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH — 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
THE BOX FACTORY FOR THE ARTS
1101 BROAD STREET, ST. JOSEPH, MI
Book reading and signing | Holiday Sing Along with Box Factory favorite, Chris Hyatt at the piano. Bake Sale proceeds to benefit Girl Scout Troop #56011.
Free Admission
Reservations and information here: https://boxfactoryforthearts.org/events
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
SOUTH HAVEN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
314 BROADWAY STREET, SOUTH HAVEN, MI
Book reading and signing | Holiday Sing Along | Christmas Crafts Corner
Free Admission
For reservations and information: https://shmlibrary.org/event-calendar
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH — 2:00 - 3:30PM
A BENEFIT FOR ELEANOR’S PANTRY
LUCKY WOLF COFFEE HOUSE
404 E. MICHIGAN AVE., PAW PAW, MI
COOKIES, COCOA AND CHRISTMAS!
Book reading and signing of Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish
Holiday Sing Along with Special guest and Lucky Wolf fan favorite Michael Rubin … and (sshhhhh) a SURPRISE GUEST from the North Pole!
Free Admission
For reservations: https://theluckywolfpawpaw.com/
In the spirit of the love of cookies sprinkled throughout the story, and as a reminder of the spirit of the season of giving, families attending the Lucky Wolf event are encouraged to bring a decorated box, with a recipe card for their favorite Christmas cookie and FILLED with the non-perishable items to make the recipe. Volunteers from Eleanor’s Pantry will be collecting the boxes on site.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH — 11:00 am - 12:30 PM
RISING KITES COFFEE HOUSE
4158 LAKE STREET, BRIDGEMAN, MI
CHRISTMAS STORYTIME AND SING ALONG
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information: https://www.risingkitescoffee.org/
