WTC brings holiday spectacular musical ‘Christmas Carol’ to stage

A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’ enduring story of hope and redemption, the Whitefish Theatre Co. presents its holiday production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” opening this weekend. 

This Broadway hit musical from Alan Menkin, one of America’s most acclaimed composers, is a Christmas classic. Performances are on Dec. 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee shows on Dec. 10 and 17 at 4 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. A general admission preview of the show will be held on Dec. 7 at 7:30 pm.  

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge infamously scowls his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving. On Christmas Eve, however, Scrooge is forced to face his selfish ways when he meets three ghosts who lead him through his Past, Present and Future. What happens when he gets a glimpse of how his life will turn out if he doesn't change his miserly ways? 

Brimming magic, splendid costumes, and rousing musical numbers by Alan Menkin, “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” celebrates the importance of family, friendship, and love. 

This cast includes Malcolm Sharbutt as Scrooge, Michael Oaks as Cratchit, Laura Abernethy as The Ghost of Christmas Past, Rob Koelzer as The Ghost of Christmas Present, Joy James as The Ghost of Christmas Future, and Mikey Winn as Jacob Marley. Rounding out the cast is an ensemble of 34 talented actors, ages 9 to 77, all playing multiple characters to bring the city streets of 1800s London to life. 

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students with reserved seating. Tickets for the preview performance on Dec. 7 are sold only at the door and are $12 for adults and $10 for students. 

Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office at 1 Central Avenue in Whitefish or by calling 862-5371. Box Office Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before a performance. Individual tickets can also be purchased online at www.whitefishtheatreco.org. This show is sponsored by American Bank with an outreach performance for local students sponsored by Stockman Bank, Flathead Electric, and Pat Thiel and Scott Plotkin.