Fond
du Lac High School will be presenting the musical, A Christmas Carol, from November 1-3 at 7:00 p.m. and November 4
at 1:00 p.m. A special dinner option
will be available on Saturday, November 3 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Broadway heavy
hitters, Alan Menken (Disney's Beauty and
the Beast, Disney's The Little
Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors)
and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical,
Once on This Island), breathe
fantastic new life into the classic tale of A
Christmas Carol.
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 summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable
giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas
Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance,
Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful
"Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing
love with those that mean the most to him.
Fond
du Lac High School's production will combine over 100 high school students
singing and acting on stage, running lights and sound, playing in the pit
orchestra and working backstage. Directors for A Christmas Carol are Steve Wilson and Cory Schneider, choreographers are Ann Kelly and Gina Paveglio from Wempner’s School of Dance, and costuming by Liz Shipe.
A Christmas Carol is a spectacular adaptation of Charles
Dickens' most well-known story. It is
the perfect way to kick off your holiday season!
Ticket
prices are: adults - $13 and students - $10. All tickets are reserved
seating. Tickets must be purchased
online or in person at the box office. No phone orders.
The
dinner (Saturday, November 3) will feature a Christmas theme with entertainment. Dinner tickets are adults - $35 and
students - $32. Dinner tickets include
dinner and the show with seating taking place from 5:00-5:15 pm. Aramark will cater the buffet style dinner
which will include: roast turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes with gravy,
California blend vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, spring salad,
pie, appetizers, and beverages. The dinner will conclude by 6:40 p.m. to allow
everyone to proceed to the Performing Arts Center for the show at 7:00 p.m.
There are three ways
to purchase your tickets.
1.
Online
at www.hometowntickets.com.
2.
Beginning
October 9, tickets will be available at the FHS Performing Arts Center Lobby on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
3.
Tickets
will also be available in the FHS Performing Arts Center Lobby one hour prior
to each show.
Questions may be
directed to 929-2740 ext. 3339. Information can also be found at www.fondymusic.com