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Writer's pictureAmy Pearre-Dunn

Announcing the Cast of ‘Scrooge! The Musical’ at Matthews Playhouse

Updated: Nov 11, 2022


From left: Charles LaBorde (Jacob Marley), Sarah Baumgardner (Ghost of Christmas Past), Geof Knight (Ebenezer Scrooge), Leo Walton (Tiny Tim)


Tickets are now on sale for ‘Scrooge! The Musical’, a delightful holiday show that will leave audiences full of Christmas spirit at Matthews Playhouse December 8-18, 2022


Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present Scrooge! The Musical, a lively adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol that Broadway World calls a “holiday masterpiece...brimming with Christmas spirit”. Based on the popular musical film starring Albert Finney, Scrooge! The Musical is set in bustling 19th century London. When the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner and three spirits visit one Christmas Eve, he undergoes a transition and receives the greatest gift of all—redemption.


The cast is led by veteran Charlotte actor and local radio personality, Geof Knight, in the title role and newcomer, Leo Walton as Tiny Tim. Charlotte audiences will also recognize actor/director/playwright Charles LaBorde (Jacob Marley), along with celebrated director Paula Baldwin fresh off of directing last summer’s hit, Sister Act. Matthew’s Playhouse Executive Director, Sarah Baumgardner, will be making her Charlotte theatre debut as the Ghost of Christmas Past.


Book, music and lyrics for Scrooge! The Musical were written by Grammy and Academy Award Winner, Leslie Bricusse and features an uplifting musical score to be directed by Musical Director, Harrison Baumgardner, along with show-stopping dance numbers choreographed by Sarah Atwell. The cast, listed in the character’s order of appearance, is as follows:


Ebenezer Scrooge- Geof Knight

Bob Cratchit- Andrew Williams

Kathy Cratchit- Nora Yesowitch

Beggar Woman/Mrs. Cratchit- Shelby Annas

Tiny Tim- Leo Walton

Jocelyn Jollygoode/Topper/Ensemble- Pamela Thorson

Mrs. Dilber/Miss Dilber/Mary/Ensemble- Amanda Mooney

Ebby/Ensemble- Lina Ziereler

Peter Cratchit- Adi Callaghan

Martha Cratchit- Walker Cooney

Belinda Cratchit- Lilly Mooney

Jacob Marley- Charles LaBorde

Harry (Nephew)/Young Scrooge- Evan Hamula

Bess/Mrs. Fezziwig- Madeline Yara

Dick Wilkins/Ensemble -Callum Bridgers

Hugo/Fezziwig- Charlie Whittenton

Tom Jenkins- Nathan Loring

Isabel/Helen- Nicoleta Cutitaru

Ghost of Christmas Present- Jeff Powell

Ghost of Christmas Past- Sarah Baumgardner

Butcher/Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come- Larry Webster

Jen/Ensemble-Tatum Moxley

Youth Ensemble- Rosemary Godshall, Sydney Montagna, Tyla Montagna, Ava Nixon, Fausto

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The family-friendly Broadway musical version of the world’s most beloved Christmas story opens Thursday, December 8, 2022 with a special “Pay-What-You-Can” preview performance benefiting C.O.S.Kids, a non-profit child care organization based in Matthews. Performances will continue through Sunday, December 18, 2022. Performance times are available at www.matthewsplayhouse.com/scrooge. Tickets range in price from $18-$26 and can be purchased by going to https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=145006.





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