Ebenezer Scrooge visits the College of Staten Island

Don’t say “Bah humbug!” to Sundog Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” at the Center for Performing Arts at the College of Staten Island on Dec. 7.

This time-honored tale of the true meaning of Christmas features the ever-memorable Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas who pay the miser-turned-spendthrift a visit on Christmas Eve.

The one-hour production promises delightful fun for children of all ages, and puts the spirit back into the holidays.

“A Christmas Carol,” on Dec. 7 at 3 pm and 7 pm. $12 and $15.

Center for the Performing Arts at CSI [2800 Victory Blvd. at Morani Street in Willowbrook, (718) 982–2787; www.cfashows.com].

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