Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" must be the most enchanting, beguiling, and beloved ghost story of all time. And the annual musical version of that tale produced by the NSMT has become a perennial MUST SEE for families throughout New England. This year marks the 27th anniversary of this production. The people who call the shots at NSMT - Owner and Producer Bill Haney and Producing Artistic Director Kevin P. Hill - keep it fresh and excellent with a dynamic mixture of actors who have been with the production for many years, as well as a constant supply of fresh talent. The formula works to perfection.
As Ebenezer Scrooge, David Coffee is the twig of holly that stirs this steaming bowl of Bishop. Appearing in his 24th production of this play, he keeps getting better. His stature garners entrance applause from the appreciative audience. His dramatic changes from frowning miser to beaming born-again child eager for Christmas morning are mesmerizing. Other veterans who anchor this production are Leigh Barrett (17th year) as The Ghost of Christmas Past and Mrs. Cratchit, Cheryl McMahon (24th year) as Mrs. Dilber and Mrs. Fezziwig, and J.T. Turner (8th year) as Mr. Fezziwig.
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| David Coffee as Ebenezer Scrooge "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens North Shore Music Theatre Through December 23rd Photo by Paul Lyden |
- Peter S. Adams - The Ghost of Christmas Present
- Ryan Mardesich - The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come and Young Scrooge
- Freddie Kimmel - Jacob Marley
- Tommy Labanaris - Narrator
- Russell Garrett - Bob Cratchit
- Will Geary and Brad Trump - Pearlie
- Joy Clark - Belle
- Andy Tighe - Fred
- Matthew Chappell - Old Joe
- Lianne Gennaco - Meg
- Meliisa Mitchell- Ensemble
- Cam Perrin - Peter Cratchit
- Ian Shain - Dick Wilkins
- Lorin Zackular - Ensemble
- Jack Bolitho - London Boy
- Scarlett Keene-Connole - Martha Cratchit
- Anabel Moda - Belinda Cratchit
- Asher Navisky- Boy Scrooge
- Dylan Prime - London Boy
- AJ Scott - TinyTim
- Emilia Tagliani - Fan
This production was originally adapted by Jon Kimbell, who was recognized as being in the audience on Opening Night. Original music is by Alby Potts and James Woodland. Also recognized with a 25 year plaque was Jay Daly, who has been on trumpet and served a music contractor for a quarter of a century.
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Jay Daly - 25 Years on Trumpet
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
North Shore Music Theatre
Through December 23rd
Photo by Paul Lyden
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There are very limited tickets available for remaining performances, so if you do not want to find your family and friends proclaiming "Humbug" when you tell them you can't get tickets, go on line right now!
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Tommy Labanaris as Narrator
AJ Scott as Tiny Tim
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
North Shore Music Theatre
Through December 23rd
Photo by Paul Lyden
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God bless us, everyone!
Enjoy! And Merry Christmas!
Al
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