‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’ to open in Milford Nov. 24

Second Street Players will present the joyful family production, “A Christmas Carol: The Musical,” starting Thanksgiving weekend at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S, Walnut St., Milford.

Performances will be at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25, and Dec. 1 and 2. Matinee shows are set for 2 p.m., Sundays, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $24 for seniors, students and SSP members. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to secondstreetplayers.com.

“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” provides a fresh look at Charles Dickens’ unforgettable classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghostly visits he receives one Christmas Eve. Music and lyrics are by Broadway veterans Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. The book was written by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent. Originally produced at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City, this beloved Christmas tale of redemption and hope is sure to provide a festive afternoon or evening of entertainment for the whole family.

Ebenezer Scrooge is portrayed by Chuck Rafferty, and the musical’s ensemble cast includes Abigail Aleman, Haley Atallian, Francisco Brizuela, Melissa Brown, Angelina Chituck, Marcie Clark, Allyson Crane, Colby Crawford, Halie Davis, Mickenzie Davis, Jakob Faulkner, Karen Fitzpatrick, Ben Foust, Cheryl Graves, Minor Hardin, Cam Harris, Len Hodges-Goettl, Lori Ann Johnson, Dulcena Kemmerlin, Kendall Lynch, Levi Marine, Ashlynn McDevitt, Susan Newark, Ralph Peluso, Charli Rhine, Parker Rhine, Benjamin Rose, Xavier Ruark, Lorenzo Skye, Cheyanne Story, Pamella A. Taylor, Justin Truitt, Lily Truitt, William J. Walton and Dana Willens.

The production team includes John H. Hulse, director; Ann Nichols, producer; Diane Trautman, musical director; Julianna Markel, choreographer; Steve Manuel, assistant director; Dawn Nickerson, stage manager and set artist; Len Willens, stage manager and show photographer; Lezlie Eustis and Alex Shaw, lights and sound; Heather Marine, assistant to the directors; Julie Gleason, Lorraine Leavel, Rachael Loper and Carol Torrey, costumes; Becky Craft, special FX makeup; Donna Flomp, Janice Hall and Dawn Nickerson, props; and Ed O’Connor, set design and construction.