Music, Lyrics and Book by Leslie Bricusse
Directed by Elizabeth Moore
Music Direction by Brian Moore
Choreography by Madison Calabria
Produced by Heidi Kerris and Robin LaCroix
Kick off your holiday season with “Scrooge: The Musical ” on Friday, November 7th & 14th and Saturday, November 8th and 15th at 7:30 pm, as well as Sunday, November 9th and 16th at 3:00 pm. Produced by the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley’s Riverbend Youth Company at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts, Milford, the cast includes local students from Amherst, Milford, Nashua, Brookline, Greenville and Pepperell, MA .Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and are available online (www.amatocenter.org) and at the door. Advance purchase group rates are also available.
Featuring fifty 4th through 12th grade students, this energetic cast puts a new spin on the story of “A Christmas Carol”, as originally presented in the 1970’s Albert Finney movie musical. Traveling with Scrooge through the Past, Present and Future unveils new insights and unique connections as he searches for the resolve to begin again.
On its surface, “Scrooge” is a jaunty, playful production where bright holiday character abounds. At its heart, it boasts a tender, much deeper side. The musical is a charming, heartwarming and lyrical while still speaking of love lost, bitterness, regret, redemption and hope. Company songs such as “December the 25th” and “Thank You Very Much” will set your toes tapping, while you may need a tissue for Tiny Tim’s vision of “The Beautiful Day” or Scrooge’s failed attempt at “Happiness”. The sweeping warmth of this beloved classic is a gift you must unwrap with the entire family during this holiday season.
You can also help to ‘change' Scrooge by helping the cast collect loose change to buy holiday turkeys for those in need. Bring any donations to the Boys and Girls Club during office hours, or donate at the production. All donations will be delivered to SHARE in time to make Thanksgiving special for local families. Become the “founder of the feast” and we will “Thank You Very Much”!
