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A Christmas Carol: An Inventive Retelling of the Classic

Ticket Giveaway! (Sponsored)

By Angeline Sheridan November 21, 2013
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, in an adaptation by Patrick Barlow will play the Theatre at St. Clement’s (423 W. 46th Street in New York City) beginning November 16th with opening night set for Monday, November 25th. A Christmas Carol is produced by Terri & Timothy Childs and Rodger Hess. (Keep reading for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to see the show!)
 
From the writer of the Tony Award® winning hit, The 39 Steps, comes this spirited new adaptation of the beloved Dickens’ classic. Five gifted actors bring to life all of our favorite characters, from Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig. Using nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality and the power of imagination, this timeless story of redemption shows how Ebenezer Scrooge transforms from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long.
 
Directed by Joe Calarco (adaptor/director of Shakespeare’s R & J), A Christmas Carol has set design by Brian Prather, lighting design by Chris Lee, costume design by Anne Kennedy and sound design by Victoria Delorio.
 
Casting is completed and will be announced shortly.
 
Since its publication 150 years ago, A Christmas Carol has become as synonymous with the holiday season and the American Christmas tradition as hot chocolate, cozy sweaters, mistletoe and carols by the fireside.  Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and all of Dickens' iconic characters bring the spirit of the season to life, in a classic story that resonates as much today as it ever has before.  No matter how it's retold, read aloud at family gatherings or performed on stage, A Christmas Carol has the power to enchant and enlighten like no other Christmas tale.

A Christmas Carol begins previews at the Theatre at St. Clement’s (423 W. 46th Street in New York City) on November 16th, with opening night on Monday, November 25th. Tickets, priced at $75, are available at www.Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. Premium seating is available. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.

SCHEDULE

Week of November 18th
Monday, 11/18@7PM; Wednesday, 11/20@ 2PM and 7PM; Thursday, 11/21@7PM; Friday, 11/22@8PM; Saturday, 11/23@2PM and 8PM; Sunday, 11/24@7PM

Week of November 25th
Monday, 11/25@2PM and 7PM (OPENING NIGHT); Tuesday, 11/26@7PM; Wednesday, 11/27@2PM; Friday, 11/29@2PM and 8PM; Saturday, 11/30@2PM and 8PM; Sunday, 12/1@2PM

Week of December 2nd
Tuesday, 12/3@7PM; Wednesday, 12/4@2PM and 7PM; Thursday, 12/5@7PM; Friday, 12/6@8PM; Saturday, 12/7@2PM and 8PM; Sunday, 12/8@2PM

Week of December 9th
Tuesday, 12/10@7PM; Wednesday, 12/11@2PM and 7PM; Thursday, 12/12@7PM; Friday, 12/13@8PM; Saturday, 12/14@2PM and 8PM; Sunday, 12/15@2PM

Week of December 16th
Tuesday, 12/17@7PM; Wednesday, 12/18@2PM and 7PM; Thursday, 12/19@7PM; Friday, 12/20@8PM; Saturday, 12/21@2PM and 8PM; Sunday, 12/22@2PM and 7PM

Week of December 23rd
Monday, 12/23@7PM; Tuesday, 12/24@2PM; Friday, 12/27@8PM; Saturday, 12/28@2PM and 8PM; Sunday 12/29@2PM and 7PM

Week of December 30th
Monday, 12/30@7PM; Tuesday, 12/31@2PM; Wednesday, 1/1@7PM; Friday, 1/3@8PM; Saturday, 1/4@2PM and 8PM

Enter To Win A Family Four-Pack of Tickets To See A Christmas Carol!

One lucky Macaroni Kid reader will win a family four-pack of tickets to see A Christmas Carol at the Theatre at St. Clement’s in New York City. To enter, reply to your e-newsletter with the subject line A CHRISTMAS CAROL or post a comment below by midnight, November 26, 2013. Must be a current Macaroni Kid subscriber to be eligible. No purchase necessary. Receive an extra bonus entry for liking Macaroni Kid's Facebook Page and/or posting a comment about A Christmas Carol. Winner will be chosen via random.org and contacted by email November 27, 2013. Good luck! 

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