Forget Jim Carrey’s new animated attempt to recreate the magic of the original, and see Charles Dickens’ seasonal story of love and generosity of spirit the way it was intended at tonight's performance of A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge bah humbugs his way through life, until the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future help him appreciate the spirit of the season. Throw in a few tear-jerking lines from crowd favorite Tiny Tim, and you’ve got yourself a heartwarming holiday classic, performed by the Nebraska Theater Caravan. Visit rutheckerdhall.com for more info. Dec. 23, 2 and 7 p.m. $28-$45. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater.
This article appears in Dec 16-22, 2009.