McCarter Announces Bank of America as Sponsor for A CHRISTMAS CAROL

McCarter Theatre Center is proud to announce Bank of America as the lead sponsor
for its reimagined version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Directed by Adam Immerwahr, McCarter's new production of Dickens' holiday classic runs December 9 through 31 in the Matthews Theatre. Bank of America's generous support will enable McCarter to bring the magic of the holiday season to life for thousands of families throughout the region.

"The McCarter Theatre Center brings the spirit of the season to New Jersey residents with its imaginative rendition of A Christmas Carol," said Bob Doherty, New Jersey President, Bank of America. "Supporting cultural organizations, especially those like the McCarter Theatre, allows us to celebrate holiday traditions in a way that enriches New Jersey's diverse, thriving community by providing access to quality arts programs."

McCarter Theatre Center Managing Director Timothy J. Shields added: "We're so very grateful to Bank of America for their support, which makes it possible for tens of thousands of people from across the region to delight in this classic holiday story. We're happy to be able to share the debut of our renewed production with everyone in our community this December."

About the Production
Using David Thompson's masterful adaptation, McCarter Theatre Center is building a brand new version of Ebenezer Scrooge's magical journey through Christmas past, present, and future. Combining period-specific carols and music with state-of-the-art special effects, a cast of professional actors will be joined by robust ensemble members chosen from the greater Princeton community. Audiences will experience an immersive Dickensian environment from the opening of the theater doors to the final bows. In a new look at an annual
McCarter tradition, this exciting new production will usher you into the spirit of the season with all the joy, wonder, and generosity that Scrooge himself discovers. Cast and creative team announcement to follow as we approach the 2016 holiday season.

Ticket Information
Tickets for McCarter's upcoming production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol are on sale now, and can
be purchased in person at the McCarter Theatre Center Ticket Office - 91 University Place in Princeton,
by phone at 609-258-2787, or online at www.mccarter.org.

About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 47 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately
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About McCarter Theatre Center
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Emily Mann and Managing Director Timothy J. Shields, McCarter Theatre Center is recognized as one of the nation's premier theater companies. Renowned for major contributions to the theatrical canon, McCarter premieres include such works as Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (winner of the 2013 Tony Award® for Best Play) and McCarter was honored in 1994 with the Regional
Theatre Tony Award®. Thanks to the efforts of Special Programming Director William W. Lockwood, McCarter Theatre Center is also a premier presenter of artists renowned around the world and across genres as varied as dance, classical, pop, jazz, performance art, comedy, magic, children's theatre, and much more. McCarter is supported by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Princeton University, and over 3,000 individuals, corporations, community leaders, and foundations. For more info visit www.mccarter.org.