'A Christmas Carol: The Musical' Returns To RTG

RACINE, WI -- Ebenezer Scrooge returns to tell the story of redemption and hope in "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" at the Racine Theatre Guild Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 16.

Performances take place Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students. Further savings are offered to groups of 12 or more.

In addition to the musical, the Union Grove High School Carolers will perform festive,traditional carols prior to select performances. On Friday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 14 from 6:15 – 7 p.m., the Carolers will greet the audience with beautiful, holiday music.

Sold out for most of its 2017 run, “A Christmas Carol” features new and returning cast and crew members. Bob Benson as Scrooge is lead on his journey by the Ghost of Christmas Past (JennaZeihen), the Ghost of Christmas Present (Davidson Kane), and the Ghost of Christmas Future(Barbi McGuire).

His visits shadows of his past and present: Marley (Philip Evreniadis), Mr.Fezziwig (Ryan Simonsen), Mrs. Fezziwig (Lauren Haumersen), Emily (Katrina Rautanen), andFred (Lorenc Gasparov).

Scrooge also finds a special place in his heart for the Cratchit family:Bob (Peter Jones), Mrs. Cratchit (Anna Marie Smetana), Tiny Tim (Leah Starks), and the otherCratchit children (Addison Wytonick, Charlie Cimbalnik, Maren Van Schyndel).

Also featured in the cast are: Jay Rattle, Mark Geisler, Michael Kroes, Vanetta Powell, Margaret
Hefner, Isabel Young, Paul Marquez, Loghan Simonsen, Dedrick Woods, Marcus Sorenson,
Betty Petersen, and Alex Neuens.

Completing the ensemble are: Ella Cimbalnik, Keira Hassler, Evelyn Kane, Laqueena Alexis, Fallon Duncan, Bernie Hoff, Karen Magee, Winter Newell, Anika Pachniak, and Alaina Prochniak.

The show is supported by a large crew of costumers, set builders, technicians, and production members.

Tickets can be purchased from the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Avenue,
Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, visit www.racinetheatre.org, or stop by the box office weekdays
from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets.

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