Arts & Entertainment
Arlington Heights Residents Featured in "A Christmas Carol" at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
This Holiday Tradition Features Arlo Beckwith, Harper Richards, Annabel Finch, Molly Hamada and Kennedy Altman
Arlington Heights’ Arlo Beckwith, Harper Richards, Annabel Finch, Molly Hamada and Kennedy Altman are featured in Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s annual’ production of A Christmas Carol, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W Campbell St., November 25 - December 24. Beckwith and Richards are two of the young actors sharing the role of “Tiny Tim.” Finch plays “Christmas Past,” while Hamada and Altman cover multiple roles in the youth ensemble.
Metropolis’ festive family favorite returns to delight audiences of all ages this holiday season. Charles Dickens’ enchanting tale of redemption, generosity, and hope comes to life in Arlington Heights’ favorite holiday tradition. On a snowy Christmas Eve brimming with memorable characters, ghostly apparitions, and festive holiday music, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge visits the past, present, and future and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
The performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Additional performances are Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. The performance on Thursday, Dec. 4 will be ASL interpreted and there will be open captions at the Saturday, Dec. 6, performance at 2 p.m.. Tickets are now on sale from $25 to $49 at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the box office at 847.577.2121.
