A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to North Shore Music Theatre This December

Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents the annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, an original, award-winning adaptation created just for NSMT audiences. Whether it's the ghostly special effects, the dozens of revelers and musicians, or the cold scowl of Ebenezer Scrooge, there is something for everyone in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, playing 11 performances only from Friday, December 9 thru Wednesday, December 23, 2016.

"I always look forward to ending the season with A Christmas Carol, a show that is an important part of so many people's holiday traditions," said NSMT's owner and producer Bill Hanney. "You may assume it is easy to produce this beloved show after 26 years, but it is always a challenge to change it up enough to keep it fresh, while also honoring the moments that people look forward to year after year."

Based on the Charles Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is an original adaptation by former NSMT Artistic Director Jon Kimbell and members of the NSMT staff, following Ebenezer Scrooge through a series of strange and magical ghostly encounters, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. With dazzling special effects that have grown even more exciting over time, traditional and original songs, and colorful costumes, A CHRISTMAS CAROL has become a holiday favorite throughout New England having been seen by more than one million people since 1989.

NSMT audience favorite, David Coffee, returns once again as Ebenezer Scrooge. This year's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL also includes Leigh Barrett (The Ghost of Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit), Peter S. Adams (The Ghost of Christmas Present, Gentleman 1), Andrew Tighe (The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, Young Scrooge), Will Ray (Jacob Marley), Tommy Labanaris (Narrator), Russell Garrett (Bob Cratchit), Brady Miller (Pearlie), Brad Trump (Pearlie), Brittney Morello (Belle/Meg), Bronson Norris Murphy (Fred), Cheryl McMahon (Mrs. Dilber/ Mrs. Fezziwig), J.T. Turner (Mr. Fezziwig/Gentleman 2), Tim McShea (Dick Wilkins), Brian Padgett (Old Joe, Ensemble), Lauren Parker (Ensemble), Lorin Zackular (Ensemble), and Jamie Zeidman (Ensemble).

The cast of 30 actors will also feature local young performers including Brendan Callahan (Teen Caroler; s/c Old Joe), Charlie Barror (London Boy), Jake Ryan Flynn (Boy Scrooge), Jillian Furber (Martha Cratchit), Joshua Gillespie (Tiny Tim Cratchit), Haven Pereira (Belinda Cratchit), Cameron Perrin (Peter Cratchit), Selena Sahatjian (Want), Thomas Surpitski (London Boy), Jay Turner (Ignorance), Sophia Wulsin (Fan), and Zehava Younger (Teen Caroler).

The creative team for A CHRISTMAS CAROL includes Kevin P Hill (Director and Choreographer), Milton Granger (Music Direction), Howard C. Jones (Original Scenic Design), Paula Peasley-Ninestein (Costume Coordinator and Additional Costume Design), Jack Mehler (Lighting Design), Leon Rothenberg (Sound Design), Natalie A. Lynch (Production Stage Manager), Dakotah Wiley Horan (Assistant Stage Manager), and Robert L. Rucinski (Assistant Music Director). Flying effects are provided by ZFX, Inc. A CHRISTMAS CAROL is produced for North Shore Music Theatre by Bill Hanney (Owner/Producer), Kevin P. Hill (Artistic Director), and Tom Amos (Associate Producer).

Throughout the run of A CHRISTMAS CAROL NSMT will be collecting toys in the lobby for Tiny Tim's Toy Drive. NSMT will be accepting unopened, unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 2 - 12. All toys will be donated to Toys for Tots.

Tickets for A CHRISTMAS CAROL are priced from $59 to $74. Performances are December 9 - December 23, 2016 (Evening shows December 9, 10, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 at 7:30pm; Matinees December 10, 11, 17, 18 at 2pm). Kids 18 and under save 50% at all evening performances. Tickets can be purchased by calling the North Shore Music Theatre Box Office at (978) 232-7200, via the website at www.nsmt.org or in person at 62 Dunham Road (Route 128, exit 19), Beverly, MA.

Additional Free Audience Enrichment events: OUT at the North Shore, an evening for the Gay and Lesbian Community with a post-show reception (sponsored in part by Ryan & Wood Inc. Distilleries) on December 15.

 

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