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Key City Public Theatre: Scrooge: The Musical by Leslie Bricusse. Directed by Denise Fleener. Runs Nov. 27Dec. 20 at Key City Playhouse, 419 Washington St., Port Townsend. Fri & Sat at 8 pm; Thu at 7 pm; Sun at 2:30 pm, plus 7 pm on Dec. 6, 13 & 20.

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Key City Public Theatre presents “Scrooge: The Musical,” with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and directed by Denise Fleener.

Dickens’ timeless Christmas classic set to music. “Scrooge” runs Nov. 27-Dec. 20 at Key City Playhouse, 419 Washington St., Port Townsend.

Performances are Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m.; Thurs. at 7 p.m.; and Sun. at 2:30 p.m., with additional 7 p.m. performances on Dec. 6, 13 & 20.

General admission for Friday and Saturday performances is $18. All other performances are $15; $10 for students. The pay-what-you-wish performance is Thurs., Dec. 3.

Tickets (available beginning Nov 6) at Quimper Sound Music and Media, 230 Taylor St., Port Townsend; 360-385-2454.

For more info, call 360-385-7396 or visit www.keycitypublictheatre.org.

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“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens tracks the overnight metamorphosis of a sadistic skinflint into a joyful free-spending butterfly. The same kind of annual transformation American retailers (and Chinese manufacturers) expect of us in order to “grow the economy”. Leslie Bricusse adapted this classic tale into “Scrooge the Musical”, adding delightful singable songs such as “December Twenty-Fifth”, “The Beautiful Day”, “I Like Life”, and “Thank You Very Much”. Director (Denise Fleener) mixes metaphysical introspection with sprawling high-energy excitement. Her solid casting, that moving chair, and the entrance of the Ghost of Christmas Past, when combined with everything else she throws at us, delivers a spirited Christmas punch. This musical nightmare runs like clockwork. The show’s high-stepping choreography (Denise Winter) is apropos and tres kick-ass. The well-rehearsed solo and group singing over an upbeat piano (Beth Noelle) demonstrates lots of real and latent ability on the part of our local talent pool. The energy at Fezziwig’s warehouse and the good cheer in the nephew’s sitting room are palpable. The costumes (Erin McNamara) and makeup (Angela Brasier-Agnew) highlight the festive mood. Ghostly getups are stunning. The amazing double-duty set design (Brad Mace) with its imprinted cityscapes captures an era. The wagon props fit right in. The Lighting (Albert Mendez) and sound effects (Peter Wiant) are on target and on cue. The overall effect of this show is infectious, invigorating, and seemingly fresh (not easy with Dickens). Everybody in this huge cast does good work and lots of it. Of these, Scrooge (Daniel Stengel) gives an understated performance with wonderful reactions to what is going on around him. Jocelyn Jollygoode (Amy Dahlberg) as the charity worker gives him plenty to react to, including a coloratura singing voice. Harry (Dave Cunningham) gives a standout performance as the high spirited nephew whose party you would not want to miss. Jacob Marley (Jeff Kelety) makes a grand entrance for a dead guy. The graceful movements of the Ghost of Christmas Past (Liz Dennison) are beautifully done. The Ghost of Christmas Present (Catherine McNabb) is a bracing tour guide for the beleaguered Scrooge. Young Ebenezer (Russell Waddel) is an uncanny match for the older Scrooge. Some other memorable performances include Tom Jenkins (Scott Noelle), Bob Cratchit (Jeff Randall), Topper (Paul Krabill), Boy with Sled (Austin Krieg), Mrs. Cratchit (Emmy Graham), and Isabel (Maggie Wegener and Amanda Steurer). Tiny Tim (Brennan La Brie), subdued at first (naturally) renders a poignant solo. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when he finally gets his carousel. On balance, I give Key City Public Theatre’s production of “Scrooge The Musical” 5 amateur stars.

-Steve Treacy December 8, 2009, 6:08 pm

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	average rating: - from 1 reviewer Read complete reviews “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens tracks the overnight metamorphosis of a sadistic skinflint into a joyful free-spending butterfly. The same kin ... -Steve Treacy December 8, 2009, 6:08 pm

COMPLETE SCHEDULE

  Friday, November 27, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm   -  
        The pay-what-you-wish performance is Thurs., Dec. 3.
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  Friday, December 4, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  Friday, December 11, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  Friday, December 18, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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