Scrooge! (Abbreviated Version)

Scrooge! (Abbreviated Version)

Scrooge! (Abbreviated Version)

Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
From A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Scrooge! (Abbreviated Version)

Scrooge! (Abbreviated Version)

Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
From A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Overview

A one-hour adaptation of the crowd-pleasing holiday musical!

In 1970, renowned writer/composer/lyricist Leslie Bricusse adapted the classic Charles Dickens tale A Christmas Carol into the hit screen musical Scrooge! Now available as a charming stage musical, Scrooge! has enjoyed a hugely successful tour of England and a season at London’s Dominion Theatre starring the late Anthony Newley. Included are six new songs not performed in the film.

This sure-fire audience pleaser is available in two versions: as a full-length musical and in this 55-minute adaptation, which is ideal for small theatre groups and schools, where it can be performed as a short play or as part of a seasonal concert. Selected pieces from the most popular musical numbers are included in this shortened adaptation.

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Details

  • Genre: Christmas/Holiday
  • Time Period: Victorian (British and American), 19th Century
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable casting, Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences

Authors

Leslie Bricusse

Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021) was a writer/composer/lyricist who contributed to many musical films and plays during his long, award-winning career.

He was born in London and educated at University College School and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. At Cambridge, he was pre ...

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