The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
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Date
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 7:00PM
Name
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
Description
Damon Gupton, conductorMembers of St. Louis Symphony Chorus | Erin Freeman, director
Miles Goodman The Muppet Christmas Carol
Experience Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale as only the Muppets can tell it. Kermit and the gang help Ebenezer Scrooge, played by actor Michale Caine, find redemption and his holiday spirit one fateful Christmas Eve. Join your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra as they perform the memorable score while this delightful family film plays on Stifel Theatre’s big screen.
A few things to know:
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In 2023 The Guardian declared the film “not only the greatest Christmas film ever made, but also the best Muppet movie and among the most glorious of all Dickens adaptations.”
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The original score was composed by Miles Goodman (“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “Little Shop of Horrors”) with songs by Oscar®, Emmy® and Grammy®-winning songwriter Paul Williams (“Rainbow Connection,” “Evergreen”).
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When Jim Henson offered the role of Ebenezer Scrooge to Michael Caine, he replied: "I'm going to play this movie like I'm working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I will never wink, I will never do anything Muppety. I am going to play Scrooge as if it is an utterly dramatic role and there are no puppets around me.”
Please note: Online ticket sales close three hours before the performance. However, you can still purchase tickets in person or by calling the box office at 314.534.1700.