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Beginning this weekend, The Premier Theatre Company will stage their annual live production run of  “Scrooge: The Musical” at the historic Paramount Theatre, located on the Asbury Park boardwalk.

A full orchestra will accompany all four weekend performances scheduled for Saturday Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.;  Sunday, Dec. 7  at 1 p.m.;  Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. with a final showing on Sunday Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.

Starring Albert Finney with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, “Scrooge: The Musical” is closely adapted from 1970 musical film “Scrooge” and follows the plot of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night after he is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students, $12 for children under 13 and can be purchased  on the Premier website or by calling 732.774.STAR  [7827]. Group discounts and subscriptions are also available.

The Premier Theatre Company will also collect toys and coats for the Asbury Park Police Holiday Toy & Coat Drive during the production run. Donors of new or gently worn coats or an unused or unwrapped toys will earn a 50% discount on their next ticket purchase. Premier is also sponsoring a food drive. Patrons who donate five or more non-perishable foods items will receive $5 off their next ticket purchase.

Inquire about the Premier Experience to find out about special deals and packages through partnerships with local businesses, including hotels and restaurants.

The Premier Theatre Company also has fundraising opportunities for charitable organizations that are easy, fun and offered at no expense to the organization.

For more info, go to www.premiertheatre.com or call 732.774.STAR  [7827].

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