El Dorado Musical Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Ends Run 12/5

Called by The New York Times "a tonic for adults, and for children a transfixing journey," this spectacular musical extravaganza ran for ten years at Madison Square Garden, complete with falling snow, exuberant dances by famed choreographer Susan Stroman, flying ghosts and a magnificent set which recreated the streets, graveyards, homes and buildings of Dickensian, London.

In 2004, this version became the basis of an NBC Hallmark Entertainment special (teleplay adaptation by Lynn Ahrens) featuring Kelsey Grammer as Scrooge, and an array of stars including Jason Alexander (Jacob Marley), Jesse L. Martin (Ghost of Christmas Present), Jane Krakowski (Ghost of Christmas Past), Geraldine Chaplin (Ghost of Christmas Future), Jennifer Love Hewitt (Emily) and Ruthie Henshall (Young Scrooge's Mother).

But even without starry casts and spectacular trappings, this "A Christmas Carol" retains its emotional power and pure joy, thanks to the marvelously-told story by Ockrent and Ahrens, and the Menken/Ahrens score filled with beautiful melodies and emotional lyrics. In fact, their song "A Place Called Home" has become a holiday standard.

Performing through December 5
Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theater
Folsom High School, 1655 Iron Point Road, Folsom
(entrance off Prairie City Road)

Remaining Performances
Thursday, Dec 2 at 7:00 pm - *Bargain pricing, all seats $12
Friday, Dec 3 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, Dec 4 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday, Dec 5 at 2:00 pm

Tickets
$20 General, $16 Children, Seniors, & Students
Groups of 10, $2 off ticket price. Groups of 20, $4 off ticket price. (must call the office)
*No group discount on "Bargain" priced shows

For more information visit or call www.edmt.info or (916) 941-SING (7464).
Online tickets at www.edmt-tickets.com

 

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