A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens 12/12 at Long Beach Playhouse
For nearly 170 years, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future have reminded us that even the most miserly can find redemption in kindness and generosity toward others. This year the Long Beach Playhouse brings Dickens' story to life in its Mainstage Theater from December 12 through 22.
"A Christmas Carol is a classic in which the epitome of a tight-fisted miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, is shown the poverty of his material wealth and the blessings that come with generosity," said Andrew Vonderschmitt, LBP's producing artistic director. "It's a great show for all ages. Its messages are as timely today as they were in nineteenth century England."
The cast for LBP's A Christmas Carol is a blend of Playhouse veterans and those making their first appearances on its stage. Directing the cast is Sharyn Case, who has directed many plays for LBP over the years, including the recent hit, And Then There Were None.
As always, the cast will be beautifully costumed by Donna Fritsche whose work always helps tell the story through thoughtful designs.
"A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to greet the holiday season whether one celebrates Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza or simply enjoys a well-told story that reminds us that the way we live our lives means more than the material goods we collect along the way," says Vonderschmitt. "The beloved and timeless characters tell a story that all will enjoy, and I hope many will find time to come be part of the magic that is A Christmas Carol."
The show opens on Saturday, December 14 and continues on Thursday nights (8pm), Friday nights (8 p.m.), Saturday nights (8 p.m.) and Sunday matinees, (2 p.m.) through Sunday, December 22, 2013.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THIS PLAY:
- Pay what you can Thursday December 12 - community can see this production for whatever they can afford
- Two for One Preview Friday December 13 - Tickets are $12.00
- Opening Night Champagne Reception with cast on December 14 - Tickets are $27.00
Adults are $24.00, seniors $21.00, and Students $14.00.
Tickets are available at www.lbplayhouse.org, or by calling 562-494-1014, option 1.
Long Beach Playhouse is located at 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA, 90804, right across from the Long Beach Recreation golf course. The Playhouse is community-supported theatre with programs and events that cut across age, gender, ethnic, and cultural boundaries.
Performances are 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The box office is open Wednesday-Saturday from 3:00-8:00 pm & Sundays from 1:00-2:00 pm on scheduled matinees only. For more information or to purchase tickets visitwww.lbplayhouse.org or call 562-494-1014.
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