dc adaptation of dickens' christmas carol

If you live in DC, you've probably heard about A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre being a Washington tradition. If you haven't enjoyed the tradition, I highly recommend it, although this year's show is being held at the Lansburgh Theatre because Ford's Theatre is under renovation. I found a really interesting variation on our local tradition in the paper this week though.

Christmas Carol 1941 is a local adaptation of Dickens' story. It will be performed this season at Arena Stage (on the Southwest Waterfront). The description from the website:

In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, Washington, D.C. prepares to celebrate Christmas. The Schroen family keeps the holiday spirit alive in spite of shortages, a housing crunch and a son who wants to enlist despite his mother's fears.

Ensconced in his G Street office, Elijah Strube doesn't care about the holiday or battling tyranny. He can only think about making lots of money. After three local spirits take him on an incredible journey across time, a reformed Strube is committed to serving his community, country and fellow man. Featuring everything from a high-energy USO dance to White House fireside chats, this fresh take on Dickens' classic tale by James Magruder (Broadway’s Triumph of Love) breathes new life into a beloved story. With original songs by Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls) and Susan Birkenhead (Jelly’s Last Jam), this holiday event is magical family entertainment.

If you've read this far, here's the gem: Arena Stage is offering a one-day sale of its tickets for this production. Half price tickets for shows Nov. 16-25 are available this Sunday, Nov. 4! Regular prices are $55-74. No service fees if you go to the sales office in person. If you go online, the promotion code is CAROL50. I found this deal in the November 2 Washington Post, Weekend section.

Although it might sound like it, I'm not affiliated with this production, but I am excited about going to see it. (If you'd like to meet up to go see it, I welcome one and all to join me.) Plus for those who know me, you know I'm a big into supporting anything and everything local :)