Ghost Ride

As the holidays roll around there are two types of attitudes: joy unto others, or bah humbug. Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol offers up a little of both in the timeless stifling of one man’s uncaring greed — namely Ebenezer Scrooge — for a happy turnabout ending following...

By Glenn BurnSilver

November 27, 2014

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As the holidays roll around there are two types of attitudes: joy unto others, or bah humbug. Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol offers up a little of both in the timeless stifling of one man’s uncaring greed — namely Ebenezer Scrooge — for a happy turnabout ending following some ghostly adventures. First published in 1843, Dickens’ work has become a holiday tradition. Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company, this annual production is lively, timely and, with a few well-conceived effects, realistically frightful ‘til the joyous end.

Catch the classic play at Phoenix's Playhouse on the Park, 1850 North Central Avenue. Tickets are $8 for children, $16.50 for students, and $42 for general admission. Visit www.playhouseonthepark.com or call 602-254-2151.

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Starts: Dec. 4. Continues through Dec. 20, 2014

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