You are invited to a special fundraiser at the Ivoryton Playhouse for 2 performances only
December 8th at 3pm and
December 9th at 7:30pm
A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT
with the New Haven Symphony orchestra
Starring
KATHLEEN TURNER
as Scrooge
and
JAMES NAUGHTON
as Marley and the ghosts
A special event in partnership with New Haven Symphony Orchestra and Ivoryton Playhouse
In December, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and Ivoryton Playhouse will partner to present a very special production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL with Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe winner Kathleen Turner in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tony award winner, James Naughton, as Marley and the Ghosts.
Inspired by spoken on-air radio performances that were popular in the early 20th Century, this new imagining of Charles Dickens’ classic tale will feature an original score by John Forster performed by musicians of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. The script is by Arthur Yorinks and the performance is conceived and directed by Elliott Forrest.
The cast also includes Ivoryton Playhouse Artistic Director, Jacqueline Hubbard, as well as Erik Bloomquist, Collin L. Howard, Josh Powell, Sarah Jo Provost and Tess Santarsiero. Fred Newman of A Prairie Home Companion, will be the on stage Foley artist, lending his creative talents to add mystery and atmosphere to this well-loved holiday classic.
Performances will be at the Ivoryton Playhouse on Sunday, December 8th at 3pm and Monday, December 9th at 7:30pm.
VIP seating is available for both performances (details below). General admission tickets are $75 and all funds will be used to purchase a new sound board for the Playhouse.
A limited number of center aisle and front row balcony seats are available priced at $100 for the Monday evening performance.
Call the box office at 860.767.7318 to book your tickets now for this very special holiday performance.
A limited number of VIP and sponsorship tickets are available for the Sunday matinee which will include a private reception with the cast. Contact Jacqui at jhubbard@ivorytonplayhouse.org for more details.
Other performances include:
December 13 at 7:30pm at the Lyman Center at Southern Connecticut State University
December 14 at 7:30 at the First Congregational Church of Madison. For tickets and information call 203 787 4282 – NewHavenSymphony.org
December 15 at 3pm at Sacred Heart University. For tickets and information call 203 371 7908 – EdgertonCenter.org
126 years after its inaugural performance, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) continues its legacy of artistically excellent performances, award-winning education programs, and innovative approach to community engagement. The fourth-oldest orchestra in the United States, the NHSO, under the leadership of Music Director Alastair Neale, as well as Principal Pops Conductor Chelsea Tipton, performs for more than 50,000 audience members per season and the NHSO’s education programs reach more than 20,000 students each year.
To learn more about the NHSO, visit NewHavenSymphony.org.