North Central College presents Theatreworks USA in “A Christmas Carol” with two shows at noon and 3PM Sunday, Dec. 14.
The play will be staged in the College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $12/adults and $6/children under 12; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Meet miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, the man who believes the Christmas holiday is merely “humbug.” He grudgingly gives his clerk the day off for family, but refuses to celebrate the holiday himself.
In this musical interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic, Scrooge is visited by a succession of spirits-the ghost of his deceased business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet-to-Come-and learns he must reconsider his outlook on life. “A Christmas Carol” captures both the humorous and touching moments of the classic story with witty dialogue and fresh new songs, conveying Dickens’ original message that the holiday season should be a “kind, forgiving, charitable time.”
A professional theatre company for young and family audiences, Theatreworks USA’s mission is to create imaginative and thought-provoking shows that are educational and entertaining. “A Christmas Carol” is from the book by David Armstrong, with lyrics by Mark Waldrop and music by Dick Gallagher.
Thanks for supporting the arts!
North Central College’s 2014-2015 Fine and Performing Arts Season is partially sponsored by season supporters, including BMO Harris, Casa by Charleston, The DuPage Community Foundation Grant Thornton, J.P. Morgan, Main Street Promenade, Marquette Properties, Monarch Landing, Nicor Gas, Ryan Hill Realty, U.S. Bank Private Client Reserve, USG and Water Street Development.
This upcoming performance is among many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. North Central offers a variety of venues accommodating a rich range of local and world-class events, performances and space needs for the public. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and more, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).
