BEVERLY, MA — Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre will celebrate the 25th annual production of this original, award-winning production of “A Christmas Carol” featuring 7-year-old Joshua Gillespie, of Wilmington.
Making his NSMT debut, Gillespie is playing the roles of Iggy and Want, who appear with the Ghost of Christmas Future. A second grader at Woburn Street School, Gillespie enjoys playing piano and building with Legos.
The production will run from Dec. 4 to 23 with press night scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly.
“It has been a year of celebration as North Shore Music Theatre itself celebrated its 60th season this year, and now we conclude with ‘A Christmas Carol’ celebrating its 25th annual production,” said NSMT’s owner and producer Bill Hanney. “I am honored to continue to produce this spectacular masterpiece that is such an important part of so many families’ holiday traditions, including my own.”
Throughout the run of the production, NSMT will collect toys in the lobby for Tiny Tim’s Toy Drive. NSMT will accept unopened, unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 2 to 12. All toys will be donated to Toys for Tots.
Tickets range from $59 to $74. Kids age 18 and under save 50% on Family Fridays at 7:30 pm on December 4, December 11 and December 18. To purchase tickets, call 978-232-7200, visit nsmt.org, or visit the theater.
(NOTE: The above press release and photo are from the North Shore Music Theatre.)
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