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A Christmas
Carol"
Returns To North Shore
For 16 Performances Only
One of the area's favorite holiday tradition returns to
North Shore Music Theatre for the first time since 2007
as spirits fly, snow falls, and a man named Scrooge learns the true meaning
of Christmas.
  "A
Christmas Carol," directed by writer and former NSMT Artistic
Director and Executive Producer Jon Kimbell, will run
for 16 performances only, from December 3 - 23.
Based on the Charles Dickens classic, "A
Christmas Carol" tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser Ebenezer Scrooge,
who's visited by the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future hoping
to change his destiny and save his soul. Audiences will travel with Scrooge
as he sets off on a strange and magical journey, where he ultimately discovers
the true spirit of the holiday season. With special effects, traditional
and original songs, and colorful costumes, "A Christmas Carol"
has as entertained more than a million people including more then 100,000
students since its premiere at NSMT in 1989.
NSMT’s owner and Producer Bill Hanney commented,
"It is my pleasure to bring this holiday tradition back to North
Shore Music Theatre. This cast, featuring David Coffee
and many local area performers, is ready to spread the Holiday joy once
again. When I first started to explore the possibility of reopening NSMT,
it was immediately very clear how much 'A Christmas Carol' meant to the
community, Every official I met with and anyone I talked to would mention
this production within the first few sentences of our conversation. The
decision to bring it back was a no brainer and I am looking forward to
seeing it at NSMT for the first time myself.”
Kimbell added, “'A Christmas Carol' is a timeless story that resonates
with people of all ages and carries a message that is just as genuine
and poignant now as it was when it first premiered. This musical adaptation
captures the true spirit and meaning of the holiday season. It will be
wonderful to see generations of families coming together once again to
experience such a heart warming holiday tradition.”
 As
noted, this year’s production of "A Christmas Carol" will
one again star David Coffee (at left), marking David’s 17th year
playing Ebenezer Scrooge at NSMT. The cast also includes: Maureen
Brennan returning for her 8th year as the Ghost of Christmas
Past and Mrs. Cratchit; Cheryl McMahon, part of the original
1989 cast, returning for her 17th year playing Mrs. Dilbur and Mrs Fezziwig;
and Tom Staggs returning for his 10th year playing Jacob
Marley; plus Ryan Bates, Callan Bergmann, Michael J. Borges, Brian
DeLorenzo, Bonnie Fraser, Stephanie Granade, Kevin Hadfield , Katharine
Heaton, Kevin Patrick Martin, Brittney Morello, Brendan Powers, Curtis
Schroeger, Josh Tower, and J.T. Turner.
Throughout the run of "A Christmas Carol" NSMT will be collecting
toys in the lobby for Tiny Tim’s Toy Drive. The
theater will be accepting unopened, unwrapped toys for boys and girls
ages 2 – 12. All toys will be donated to Toys for Tots.
For tickets and information, stop by the box office at 62
Dunham Road in Beverly, call 978- 232-7200 or visit www.nsmt.org.
Production
Photo: Paul Lyden
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