North Shore Music Theater Presents A Christmas Carol

Live performances for the whole family at North Shore Music Theater

New England’s brightest holiday tradition! An original adaptation based on Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a musical ghost story following the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. This award-winning production was created specifically for North Shore Music Theatre and has been seen by more than one million people since its debut in 1989.

RUNNING TIME: Approximately 2 hrs 20 min (includes  intermission)
CONTENT ADVISORY: Contains sudden loud noises, pyrotechnics, and dark images. May not be suitable for all audiences.

TICKETS START AT: $79 | $69 | $64
YOUTH TICKETS (18 and younger): $35 (limited number available for each performance)
Group rates available (10+ TIX)
* No children under the age of 4 will be permitted in the theatre including babes in arms.

Directed & Choreographed by: Kevin P. Hill
Music Direction by: Milton Granger

  • Adapted by JON KIMBELL based on the novella by CHARLES DICKENS
  • Assisted by DAVID JAMES & DAVID ZOFFOLI
  • Featuring traditional music of the season and original music composed and arranged by ALBY POTTS and JAMES WOODLAND

ABOUT NSMT
Since 1955, NSMT has become one of the most attended theatres in New England, with approximately 250,000 patrons annually. With a national and regional reputation for artistic achievement, NSMT has received numerous industry awards including Elliot Norton Awards, IRNE Awards, the Rosetta Le Noire Award from Actors' Equity, and the Moss Hart Award. NSMT produced the World Premiere of Memphis in 2003, the show went on to win four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Under the new ownership of Bill Hanney in 2010, NSMT continues to annually produce a musical subscription series and an annual production of A Christmas Carol along with celebrity concerts and children's programming along with year-round education programs.

When: 
DECEMBER 7 - 23, 2018 - Various days and times
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978.232.7200
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