‘A Christmas Carol' tops off the season at Lycian

Sugar Loaf — A holiday tradition continues. Kings Theatre Company will present a musical production of Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol” at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts in Sugar Loaf. The powerful story of redemption has captivated audiences the world over with its simple message of selfless giving. Ebenezer Scrooge, a most unrepentant, miserly fellow, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own Christmases Past, Present and Future. Filled with many of the most beloved traditional carols of the season, this new production will reflect the cobblestone streets of Victorian London. Sets have been designed by Larry Kaushansky, for many years Russia’s reigning set and costume design genius. His work has appeared in cities throughout the world including, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tokyo, Budapest, Dallas, Minneapolis, and Detroit, where his spectacular set for “A Christmas Carol” premiered in 1992. His design for this production was chosen by Theatre Craft Magazine in 1996 as one of the top set designs of the year. New music composed by Kevin Rotty, who created the original music for the national tours of “A Legend of St. Nicholas” and “Miracle On 34th Street,” follows the soul-transforming journey of Ebenezer Scrooge. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for youth 18 years and younger. To purchase, call 469-2287, Tuesday through Saturday, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.