Open Stage Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/2-5

Open Stage of Harrisburg returns to the Sunoco Performance Theatre at Whitaker Center with Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and by Edward Alsedek.  Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's encounter with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Before the show, the entire family canl enjoy the wonderful food, festive holiday music, and a visit from the cast of Open Stage of Harrisburg's A CHRISTMAS CAROL when they go Dining with Dickens on December 2, 3 and 5 at Harrisburg Hilton! Patrons are encouraged to bring their holiday cheer and their camera.

Dining with Dickens will take place at Raspberries, Hilton Harrisburg's award-winning restaurant, before the evening performances of Open Stage of Harrisburg's A CHRISTMAS CAROL on December 2 & 3. Meet cast members from A CHRISTMAS CAROL, including Scrooge himself! The Holiday buffet features all of Tiny Tim's favorites: Carved Roasted Turkey, Honey-Glazed Ham, Garlic-Rubbed Roast Beef, AssortEd Salads, Homemade Soups and a Full Dessert Bar! The buffet is priced at only $19 for adults, $10 for Children under 12, and Children under four eat free!

Before attending the A CHRISTMAS CAROL Sunday Matinee, enjoy Raspberries Sunday Brunch. Reservations available beginning at 11:00 am on Dec 5. Adults are $23.95, children under 12 $14.95, and children under 4 are free.

Patrons can enjoy music during Dining with Dickens, provided by the music group Seasons on December 2 and 5. Performing will be siblings Mary-Kate Spring and Mary-Grace Autumn Lee of Seasons on harp and hammered dulcimer.  Seasons has performed Celtic, popular and original music in multiple states and countries and plays in a wide variety of venues, including coffeehouses, festivals, churches and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.  They have also appeared multiple times on both local and National television shows. Seasons has released three CDs, which have been reviewed in publications including Musicmakers' Magazine, Faith and Family Magazine, and The National Examiner.

Make your reservations at the Hilton now. CALL 717-237-6419. For more information about all of the restaurants and bars at the Hilton Harrisburg visit: www.hiltonharrisburgdining.com.

This year marks Open Stage's eleventh annual presentation of Dickens' timeless holiday classic and Nick Hughes returns once again to his signature role of Ebenezer Scrooge.  Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL runs from December 2 through December 5, 2010. Curtain is 7:30 pm on December 2 and 3,  2 pm on December 4 and 5.  Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be presented in the beautiful Sunoco Performance Theatre at Whitaker Center, located at 222 Market St. in downtown Harrisburg.   The Quandel Group and Pyramid Construction Services are sponsoring the 2010 production.

Admission to Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL is $27 regular and $21 for students with ID. Children under 12 are $15. For all advanced ticket reservations, including subscriptions and groups, call our new in-house box office at 717-232-1505 or visit openstagehbg.com. Tickets are also available at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts at 717-214-ARTS (2787). The Thursday, December 2 performance is Pay-What-You-Wil, sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Education Association; tickets are subject to availability and go on sale one hour prior to performance.

Visit openstagehbg.com for curtain times and more information. This season is funded, in part, by the Cultural Enrichment Fund, the capital region's united arts fund.  Open Stage of Harrisburg is a Constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for American theatre.

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