Fountain Hills Theater announces the return of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical,” an adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale.

A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future.

Through a restless night, the spirits show him happy memories from his past, cruel realities from the present and the grim future should he continue his cantankerous ways.

With a new musical adaptation by Fountain Hills Theater’s Artistic Director Peter J. Hill, Scrooge’s story of redemption remains as powerful and uplifting as it ever was.

Don’t miss this chance to share what will certainly become a perennial holiday favorite with the whole family.

The world premiere of the holiday classic was greeted with cheers in 2013.

“A Christmas Carol” is produced by Patricia Tonzi and directed by Peter J. Hill, with musical direction by Jay Melberg, costumes by Carrie Grief and choreography by Noel Irick. Music and lyrics by Peter J. Hill and James Melberg.

The show runs Dec. 5-21.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Individual tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 17 and under. Group rates and student rush discounts are available; $3 handling fee per ticket.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661, ext. 3, and online at www.fhtaz.org.

Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.