Audible Reboots ‘Cinnamon Bear’ Holiday Radio Classic as Musical With Alan Cumming, Ryan Reynolds and More
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAudible announced “Cinnamon Bear: A Holiday Adventure,” a new family audio series with original musical numbers performed by a star-studded cast — including Alan Cumming as in the title role and Ryan Reynolds as Santa Claus.The original “Cinnamon Bear” radio series debuted in 1937 as a cliffhanger-style children’s show that featured daily episodes during the holiday season. Audible is bringing the event back with a modern makeover in a series adapted by Eric Gilliland.In addition to Cumming and Reynolds, the voice cast of A-listers includes John Goodman, Marcia Gay Harden, Rachel Dratch, Catherine Keener, Martha Plimpton, Helen Hunt, Johnny Galecki, Thomas Lennon, Ana Gasteyer and Sarah Vowell.