Overture / Prologue (Band): The Overture finishes up with the haunting sound of Tiny Tim's Music Box as the story unravels into a counting house seven years ago. Trial of the Deceased (Chorus of Phantoms & Ghostly Judge): During the Prologue seven years ago, a younger Jacob Marley finds himself at death's door surrounded by menacing ghosts and a horrifying judge who sentences the newly deceased to the chains he forged in life. A Winter's Night (Townsfolk & the Cratchit Family): The streets of London come to life with townsfolk, street performers, peddlers, and even a snowball fight on a beautiful snowy Christmas Eve. Clink, Clank! (Jacob Marley & Chorus of Phantoms): Jacob Marley appears to Scrooge on the infamous night to warn him of his frightening future and to give him one last chance. Fezziwig's Ball (Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig & Guests): Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig treat their guests & employees (including a young Scrooge) to a lavish Christmas Eve Party filled with food, dancing, and even love, as young Ebenezer Scrooge meets Belle Fezziwig, the love of his life. There Was a Time (Belle & Scrooge): Several years after they first fall in love, Belle discovers that Scrooge will never be able to let go of his need for success and money and just learn to be happy and content. The Spirit of Christmas (Spirit of Christmas Present & Chorus): The Spirit of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the town of London coming to life on Christmas morning. Dead! (Mrs. Dilber, Old Joe, the Undertaker, & the Charwoman): These four despicable thieves relish over the death of a man they clearly hate and have stolen from. Memories Last (Bob & Mrs. Cratchit): Bob & his wife listen to Tiny Tim's music box and hold on to their loving memories of their now past son. Scrooge's Vow (Scrooge): Scrooge, pushed over the edge by the site of his own gravestone, feverishly reviews the visions he has seen over the night and in doing so suddenly understands that it is his duty to rejoin the human race and become one with his fellow man. Finale (Scrooge, Tiny Tim, & Company): Having began the journey to right his many wrongs, Scrooge leads the full company in the Finale of the show.
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These select audio clips were taken from a live performance of the trial production.
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