Pictured: the young ensemble of “A Christmas Carol,” set to run Dec. 5 through Dec. 28 in the Matthews Theatre. Single tickets start at $25 and are on sale now online at mccarter.org, by phone at 258-2787, or in person at the McCarter Theatre Ticket Office, 91 University Place, Princeton.
The McCarter Theatre Center’s production of A Christmas Carol will return to the Matthews Theatre on Dec. 5.
In this musical adaptation of Dicken’s classic novel, Ebenezer Scrooge scorns every glimmer of holiday happiness, until this year. Set in 1840s England, Ebenezer experiences a change of heart while traveling through his past, present and future on Christmas Eve.
At the helm of this production is Director Michael Unger, returning for his 16th year. Unger’s deft direction is complemented by an original score from composer Michael Starobin, whose accolades include Tony Awards in 2004 and 2009 for his orchestrations of Assassins and Next to Normal.
The talents seen onstage are matched by those behind the scenes. The McCarter welcomes back Musical Director Charles Sundquist, returning for his 23rd production, joined by Tony Award-winning (Thoroughly Modern Millie) Choreographer Rob Ashford, Lighting Designer Stephen Strawbridge, Costume Designer Jess Goldstein, Sound Designer Brian Ronan and Set Designer Ming Cho Lee, whose career has spanned more than 50 years and a bevy of major awards including the Tony Award and the National Medal of Arts.
At the center of the production is Broadway veteran Graeme Malcolm as Ebenezer Scrooge. Mr. Malcolm’s portrayal 0f Dickens’ famous miser has been described by The Star Ledger as “one of the best Ebenezer Scrooges that McCarter has seen.”
The cast of A Christmas Carol includes AJ Cedeño, Kimiye Corwin, Ali Ewoldt, Creed Garnick, David Kenner, January LaVoy, James Ludwig, Nikiya Mathis, Bradley Mott, Nancy Robinette, Michele Tauber and Sari Weinerman. The Adult Ensemble includes Andrew Clark, Alex Domini, Kyle DuPree, Heather Gault, Samuel Ladd, Katie Mariko Murray, Patrick Roberts, Avery Sobczak, Daniella Tamasi and Arielle Taylor.
The Young Ensemble is comprised of fourteen local children: Reyna Bae of Pennington, Hope Blair of Ewing, Russell Clark and Ivy Cordle of Princeton, Andrew Davis of Yardley, Madeline Fox of Lawrenceville, Noah and Jonas Hinsdale of Princeton Junction, Neha Kalra of Robbinsville, Christopher Levine of Hillsborough, Aynisha McQuillar of Ewing, Priyanka Nanayakkara of East Windsor, Sophia Telegadis of Princeton and Troy Vallery of Yardley.
Performances of A Christmas Carol will run from Dec. 5 through Dec. 28. Single tickets start at $25 and are available now at mccarter.org, by phone at 258-2787 or at the McCarter Theatre Ticket Office, 91 University Place, Princeton.
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