“Mooseltoe” producer Jim Semmelman, who wrote the book and lyrics for the musical, brings to Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, at 2 p.m. Nov. 28, a whimsical tale about a moose that pursues his impossible dream, which is that of flying with Santa’s reindeer. Mooseltoe sets out to find the great wise Mooseking.

The production has 17 costumed characters, including three snobby penguins, an Edward G. Robinsonesque snowman, an overweight walrus named Willy, two elves and Santa Claus. Eight original songs are heard in the one-hour show, which is returning to Miller Symphony Hall. “Mooseltoe” was presented at the hall in November 2010 and 2011.

The show has garnered favorable reviews. “‘Mooseltoe’ is the perfect vehicle for grandparents to introduce toddlers to a new Christmas tradition,” stated Newsday. The Terre-Haute, Ind., Tribune Star described the show as a “colorful, magical and whimsical musical tale.”

“Mooseltoe” imparts valuable lessons for children and adults, according to its creator. Says Semmelman:

“One important message is believing in yourself and that anything is possible. It is about friendship and not judging a book by its cover.

“One character has been bullied and Mooseltoe befriends him. He’s been bullied because he’s fat. When I wrote this, bullying was talked about, but not nearly as much as it is now.

“I don’t like to tell too much of the story because I like the children to be surprised. It is really filled with a lot of stuff for an hour-long production. Parents like it as much as their children do.”

The music for “Mooseltoe” is a pre-recorded score by George Kramer. Also pre-recorded is the narration by NBC “Today Show” meteorologist Al Roker. Broadway and TV celebrities and veteran actors, including John Cullum, Christopher Plummer and Carole Shelley, provide the voices for the costumed characters.

Kelly James Tighe, lead set designer, has created an imaginative and magical world for “Mooseltoe.” Costume designers David Leanza and Randy Carafagno, formerly responsible for building and maintaining many of the costumes for the Broadway hit, “The Lion King,” designed the 17 costumes for the show.

According to his profile on the Dramatists Guild Of America, Semmelman has worked in television as stage manager for ABC’s “The View” and for 15 years on NBC’s “Today Show.” He also has performed in or stage-managed numerous Broadway productions. He has published an accompanying “Mooseltoe” picture book, illustrated by Tighe.

Semmelman also wrote the lyrics and adapted the book of a new musical, “Brush Strokes,” about a couple that finds love later in life, bonding by their passion for art.

Of “Mooseltoe,” Semmelman says, “I love seeing the children’s reactions and love putting on the show. I love to make is special and memorable. It is a labor of love.”

Tickets: Miller Symphony Hall Box Office, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; allentownsymphony.org; 610-432-6715