NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Open Book Theatre, New York City\u2019s oldest readers theatre company, will present two heartwarming holiday shows this December: \u201cA Confused Hanukkah,\u201d at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23, 26 and 27; and \u201cThe Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge,\u201d at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23 and 29. Both plays will be performed at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor.<\/p>\n
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\n\u201cA Confused Hanukkah,\u201d by Jon Koons, is adapted from his popular children\u2019s book of the same name. It makes its Off-Broadway debut this year during Hanukkah week, after successful performances across the United States, and before its imminent production as an animated musical film.<\/p>\n
Koons, also a veteran Broadway and film actor, performs his own work accompanied on the clarinet by Broadway musician Mikki Ryan Koons (\u201cWicked,\u201d \u201cThe Lion King\u201d), who happens to be his wife. Rounding out this true family affair is a special appearance by their comedically gifted 13-year-old son, Merlin Ryan Koons.<\/p>\n
A few lucky kids from the audience will be called up to help act out the colorful story that actor Leonard Nimoy called \u201can absolutely charming addition to the funny and heartwarming tales of those lovable fools\u201d from the legendary, mythical town of Chelm. Publisher\u2019s Weekly called the show \u201ca love letter to every family that resists December\u2019s siren song of assimilation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cA Confused Hanukkah\u201d is fun for audiences both young and old. Dreidels will be given to all children in attendance, and there will be a drawing to win a menorah at each performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge,\u201d adapted by author Marvin Kaye from his novel, is the sequel to \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d that Charles Dickens probably meant to write but never did. Picking up right where \u201cCarol\u201d left off, and written in true Dickensian style, \u201cThe Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge\u201d depicts a kindlier Scrooge struggling to right the unresolved wrong hidden within Dickens’ original story. The moving narrative explores in depth the issue of anti-Semitism briefly touched upon in the original, evoking the spirit of the season and the period in which it takes place.<\/p>\n
According to the New York Times, \u201c\u2018The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge\u2019 is more than an adventure. It is an exploration of friendship, penitence, guilt, anti-Semitism and brotherhood in the true spirit of the season\u2026the venerable Open Book readers theatre company generously rewards a visit.\u201d Theatre Talk adds, \u201cNew York needs to make room for a tradition with substance\u2026(this show) will definitely put you in the Christmas Spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n
Performed in readers theatre style, \u201cThe Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge\u201d features author Marvin Kaye, Clark Kee, Alice King, and London stage actress Emmeline Prior in her New York debut.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge\u201d is appropriate for adults and teens.<\/p>\n
Tickets, which can be used for either show, are $25, available at https:\/\/www.artful.ly\/the-open-book-theatre<\/a> or at the door. Holiday Special: buy two, get one free.<\/p>\n Performance schedule (all performances at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor):<\/p>\n \u201cA Confused Hanukkah:\u201d Monday, Dec. 23, Thursday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge:\u201d Sunday, Dec. 22, Monday, Dec. 23, and Sunday Dec. 29, at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n The Open Book Theatre, established in 1975, is New York City\u2019s first and longest-lived readers theatre company. To learn more visit: http:\/\/www.openbooktheatre.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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