A Christmas Carol rings 15 bells
One of Edmonton's choice holiday traditions, A Christmas Carol celebrates its 15th performing anniversary at the Citadel Theatre.
A must-see production for young and old, it is the unforgettable tale of Scrooge captured with rich characters and dazzling special effects.
Director Bob Baker deftly navigates the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old miser who is altered by supernatural visits from four spirits – that of his dead partner and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
In this cast of 21 professional actors James MacDonald has snagged the role of Scrooge. Julien Arnold and Kate Ryan are back as the loving Mr. And Mrs. Cratchit while Maralyn Ryan repeats her role as Mrs. Dilber, Scrooge's long-suffering housekeeper.
Former St. Albert actor John Kirkpatrick, returning from a six-month stint at the Shaw Festival, once again makes a frightening appearance as the spirit of Jacob Marley.
A Christmas Carol officially opens tomorrow night and runs until Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Tickets start at $30 and are available by calling 780-425-1820 or online at citadeltheatre.com.
Tickets available for Pasek and Paul composing duo
Tony Award nominees Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, two of the hottest young composers on Broadway, are performing a special concert for area fans on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Arden Theatre.
The composer-lyricists of A Christmas Story, The Musical now playing with St. Albert Children's Theatre, has been one of their calling cards along with Dogfight and James and the Giant Peach.
The Pasek-Paul duo will sing special moments from a variety of songs composed for Broadway musicals, television and film.
Tickets start at $20 and are available for this cabaret-style concert at 780-459-1542 or online through ticketmaster.ca
Holiday on Ice
Festival City Winds under the direction of artistic director Wendy Grasdahl is hosting a 20th anniversary concert of Christmas pop classics on Dec. 6 at Concordia University.
Frosty the Snowman, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) and White Christmas are some of the popular favourites that help ring in the holiday season.
The concert's four bands also include classical pieces from days gone by including Franz Joseph Haydn's Festmusik for Winds, Edoardo Boccalari's The Italian Riflemen and James Barnes Yorkshire Ball.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
