"Scrooged" (1988) is another telling of the same Dickens story.

- in a contemporary boy's bedroom as the Dickens story is being read by the father of the boy, who doesn't want to hear it.

Complete with live orchestra and a cast of 30, this entry is an updated, pop musical based on the Dickens story.

It is like stepping into a Dickens story, and this is the perfect time of year to do it.

Faithful to the original Dickens story, she is shrouded in a black cloak completely concealing her and never speaks.

Partly the family legend, to be sure, but also it was the Dickens story most like a children's book.

As Russell Baker, the series host, notes, it is the only Dickens story that doesn't even pretend to have a happy ending.

"A Christmas Carol," a musical based on the Dickens story, with Tony Roberts.

A musical based on the Dickens story, with Frank Langella.

Information on the Dickens story in Irvington is available by calling 591-6602.