RALEIGH -- It was the longest running and highest rated television special in history, and now it's returning live to the stage just in time for the holiday season.

For its fourth straight run in Raleigh, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is quickly becoming a family tradition, featuring the world's most famous reindeer and a jolly cast of iconic characters.

Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and even the Abominable Snowman are joining forces, as Rudolph works to help Santa save Christmas.

Our Caroline Blair goes In Depth with Melvin Gray, the star of the show, for an inside look at the holiday magic. 

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical runs Nov. 24 - Dec. 24 at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets are on sale at the box office, Ticketmaster or online, just visit DukeEnergyCenterRaleigh.com.