Open Stage, a theater company in downtown Harrisburg, will present "A Christmas Carol" for the 23rd consecutive year on the Capital Blue Cross Main Stage on select dates from Saturday, Dec. 3, to Friday, Dec. 23. The theater is located at 25 N. Court St., Harrisburg.

A reception will be held on opening night. The show on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. will be an American Sign Language-interpretated performance. There will be a lobby talk post-performance discussion with Penn State Harrisburg professor Ellen Stockstill following the matinee on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m.

Stuart Landon and Rachel Landon's stage adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" brings to life Charles Dickens' classic novel of redemption and holiday magic. The show tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey with three ghostly spirits that visit him on Christmas Eve. The ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future, leading him to learn a lesson about the meaning of Christmas.

The production stars Nicholas Hughes, who has played Ebenezer Scrooge for all 23 years. It features David Richwine as the clerk Bob Cratchit, and the role of Cratchit's son Tiny Tim will be shared by Bryce Carter and Ian Dandrea. The show also highlights Jules Schrader as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Karen Ruch as the Ghost of Christmas Present and Brennen Dickerson as the Ghost of Christmas Future.

Additionally, the cast includes Patty Cole, Patrick Hughes, Jeff Wasileski, Jasmine Graham, Andrew Dixon, Joellen Terranova, Chris Krahulec, Gabriella DeCarli, Tyler Shadle, Kevin Cole, Jack Hoover, Ollie Nicotera, Scarlett Mink-Border, Natalie Weidler, Shenoa Alcantara, Sidney Dame, Emilee Eaton, Sam Pfeifer-Winborn, Jake Brehm, Havah Reinford, Annabelle Burzynski, Rosie Campbell, Anna Lavelle, Sawyer Bowie and Thomas Raymond.

The choreography is by Lexi Fazzolari, costume design is by Rachel Landon and Jack Weitzel and lighting design is by Tristan Stasiulis. Property design is by Becky Arney, wigs are by Diane Rothrock and Jess Ross is stage manager.

Tickets are available at http://www.openstagehbg.com or by calling Open Stage's box office at 717-232-6736.