A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Pace University’s Original Staged Adaptation of Dickens’ Timeless Classic is Filled with Music, Dance, Larger than Life Puppets and Holiday Spirit December 8, 2010

Pace University and the Department of Performing Arts take you on a fantastical journey with the timeless holiday classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL, based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

Enter the world of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is confronted by larger than life puppets who teach him the value of the holiday spirit and the importance of family and kindness to others. The most famous holiday story ever told is alive at Pace University, filled with choreography by Rhonda Miller, music by Scott O’Brien and many surprises. The production is as vibrant as it is haunting in this new adaptation by Grant Kretchik. Adults and children alike are sure to find something fresh in this inventive and festive holiday production, on top of being an affordable way to celebrate the holiday season in New York City.

Dates: December 8-12, 2010

Tickets: Students/Seniors $8 Adults $12

Performance Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm; Saturday at 2:00PM; Sunday at 1:00PM and 7:00PM

Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, New York City Campus (entrance on Spruce Street)

General Admission

Reserve tickets by email - theater@pace.edu or call 212-346-1954

Directions to Pace’s NYC Campus: http://www.pace.edu/pace/about-us/all-about-pace/directions-to-all-campuses/new-york-city-campus

FREE PREVIEW – South Street Seaport Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 26 at 6 pm will feature Christmas Carols sung by cast members. Pace’s presentation on the day after Thanksgiving will consist of Christmas Carols with original arrangement by Junior Performing Arts Student Meggan Herod, who is the Music Director on the show. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6pm and Pace’s A Christmas Carol cast members will be presenting about 15- 20 minutes of material. Join us!