Miracle on South Division Street

Miracle on South Division Street by Tom Dudzick

(9)
Productions (144)
Comedy/Drama
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85 - 95 minutes
3 W, 1 M, 
Set: A kitchen with fridge, sink, table and four chairs, etc. Sink does not need plumbing.

Meet the Nowaks of Buffalo, NY. Clara and her three grown kids have always known they were special, ever since the miraculous Christmas Eve in 1942 when the Blessed Mother appeared to Grandpa in his barbershop! Daughter Ruth unveils her plan to write and star in a one-woman Christmas show about the family miracle so the "whole world will know!" However, as her plans for theatrical immortality unfold, the entire family's faith is shaken to the very core when a deathbed confession causes the family legend to unravel. The results are heartfelt and hilarious. (Included is a guide for turning this play into a Christmas Play.)

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $105
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Meet the Nowaks of Buffalo, NY. Clara and her three grown kids have always known they were special, ever since the miraculous Christmas Eve in 1942 when the Blessed Mother appeared to Grandpa in his barbershop! Daughter Ruth unveils her plan to write and star in a one-woman Christmas show about the family miracle so the "whole world will know!" However, as her plans for theatrical immortality unfold, the entire family's faith is shaken to the very core when a deathbed confession causes the family legend to unravel. The results are heartfelt and hilarious. (Included is a guide for turning this play into a Christmas Play.)

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 85 - 95 minutes
  • 3 W, 1 M, 
  • Set: A kitchen with fridge, sink, table and four chairs, etc. Sink does not need plumbing.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-034-1

Published Reviews

"...a sprightly, gentle comedy, where revelations that might remake a family's sense of itself are each rolled out in service of laughter."

Daniel M. Gold, The New York Times

"Another winner... Give in to Miracle on South Division Street. You'll be glad you did."

Colin Dabkowski, The Buffalo News

"Revelation after revelation creates genuine comic punch and lots of laughs. Dudzick finds a truly imaginative way to upend everything that the Nowaks believe, as well as who they think they are."

Winnipeg Free Press

"Four Stars out of Four."

George Dacre, The Rockland County Times

"A well-constructed and most endearing play. I loved it."

Larry Harbison, On the Aisle with Larry

"You will quickly fall in love with the characters."

Joanne Greco Rochman, NewsTimes.com

"A blessing for the audience. Heartwarming and clever."

Peter D. Kramer, The Journal News

"Utterly delightful while delivering a solid message on faith, the lack of it, why we believe what we believe, and how we can, or must, adjust to life's surprises."

Peter Filichia, Theatremania.com

"Best comedy of the year in Connecticut! A great hook that will keep generations laughing. You have to see it to believe it."

John Georgette, Jr., Examiner.com

Production History

DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 07, 2025
N/A
New Hartford, NY United States
N/ANew Hartford, NY United States
NOV 14, 2025 - DEC 14, 2025
Citadel Theatre
Lake Forest, IL United States
Citadel TheatreLake Forest, IL United States
JUN 06, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre
Stony Point, NY United States
Penguin Rep TheatreStony Point, NY United States
JAN 17, 2025 - JAN 26, 2025
Ramona Hillside Playhouse
Hemet, CA United States
Ramona Hillside PlayhouseHemet, CA United States
DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 22, 2024
THEATRE B
MOORHEAD, MN United States
THEATRE BMOORHEAD, MN United States
DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 22, 2024
O’Connell & Company
Amherst, NY United States
O’Connell & CompanyAmherst, NY United States
NOV 27, 2024 - NOV 30, 2024
Theater and Theology
Jerusalem, Israel
Theater and TheologyJerusalem, Israel
NOV 22, 2024 - NOV 24, 2024
The Armonk Players
Armonk, NY United States
The Armonk PlayersArmonk, NY United States
NOV 01, 2024 - NOV 10, 2024
Beckwith Theatre
Dowagiac, MI United States
Beckwith TheatreDowagiac, MI United States
JUL 07, 2024 - DEC 31, 2024
ANTARDHWANI PRODUCTIONS
MUMBAI, India
ANTARDHWANI PRODUCTIONSMUMBAI, India
1 of 15
DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 07, 2025
N/A
New Hartford, NY United States
N/ANew Hartford, NY United States
NOV 14, 2025 - DEC 14, 2025
Citadel Theatre
Lake Forest, IL United States
Citadel TheatreLake Forest, IL United States
JUN 06, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre
Stony Point, NY United States
Penguin Rep TheatreStony Point, NY United States
JUN 06, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre
Stony Point, NY United States
Penguin Rep TheatreStony Point, NY United States
JUL 07, 2024 - DEC 31, 2024
ANTARDHWANI PRODUCTIONS
MUMBAI, India
ANTARDHWANI PRODUCTIONSMUMBAI, India
DEC 19, 2022 - DEC 19, 2022
Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise, ID United States
Boise Contemporary TheaterBoise, ID United States
NOV 17, 2022 - DEC 31, 2022
Swift Creek Mill Theatre
South Chesterfield, VA United States
Swift Creek Mill TheatreSouth Chesterfield, VA United States
APR 13, 2022 - MAY 01, 2022
Players Circle Theatre
North Fort Myers, FL United States
Players Circle TheatreNorth Fort Myers, FL United States
SEP 11, 2020 - OCT 08, 2020
Weathervane Theatre
Whitefield, NH United States
Weathervane TheatreWhitefield, NH United States
FEB 24, 2020 - FEB 24, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse
Westport, CT United States
Westport Country PlayhouseWestport, CT United States
MAY 02, 2019 - JUN 02, 2019
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
Glen Ellyn, IL United States
Buffalo Theatre EnsembleGlen Ellyn, IL United States
MAR 01, 2019 - MAR 24, 2019
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
The Hippodrome State TheatreGainesville, FL United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 31, 2017
Virginia Repertory Theatre
Richmond, VA United States
Virginia Repertory TheatreRichmond, VA United States
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