Ogdensburg Command Performances to present 'A Christmas Carol' on Dec. 15

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The ghost of Christmas future visits Ebeneezer Scrooge in an earlier performance of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol.’ The show will come to Ogdensburg’s George Hall Auditorium on Dec. 15 as part of the Ogdensburg Command Performance series. Photo submitted by CMI Entertainment Inc.

OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg Command Performances with CMI Entertainment Inc. will present ’A Christmas Carol’ on the stage at George Hall Auditorium at Ogdensburg Free Academy, 1100 State St., on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:45 p.m.

Charles Dickens powerful story has enchanted audiences the world over with its timeless message of redemption, said OCP.

This new adaptation of Dickens’ ever popular classic is the best ever with the beloved music of traditional carols woven throughout this tale, filling the stage with first class actors, lush costumes, stunning sets and puppetry, haunting special effects, and a heavy dose of humor.

OCP and CMI are excited to welcome back Clayton Phillips to direct and adapt this year’s production.

Phillips’ impressive credits include directing “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” in international and US tours. He has won awards for directing “Cabaret” and “Chicago” and “Slow Dance with a Hot Pickup.”

With the music of 26 beloved traditional carols of the season incorporated into the performance, “A Christmas Carol” is the perfect way to begin the holiday festivities, CMI said.

Celebrate the true Spirit of Christmas with this brand new, original production filled with haunting special effects and heartfelt sentiment.

“A Christmas Carol” is delightful and thoroughly entertaining, it is the perfect family holiday event.

Audiences all over the country raved about this production last season, said the production company.

Countless testimonial quotes have been pouring in, like:

“The cast and crew from A Christmas Carol were amazing to work with ... the performance was top notch: talented actors, detailed sets, traditional era costumes. The cast incorporated a local kids’ choir and the community loved it! This is a spectacular show that delivers a classical, heartwarming tale that put the audience in the holiday spirit.”

Ticket prices range from $17-$39.

Single tickets can be purchased at the box office, which opens one hour before curtain. To purchase tickets earlier call the box office at 315-393-2625 or email [email protected]

To purchase tickets online visit https://bit.ly/3Tp0jmy .

For more information on the performance visit https://www.cmientertainment.com/lineups/a-christmas-carol#media .

The auditorium opens a half hour before curtain.