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Site SearchHow many of you have seen a "Christmas Carol" by Ira David Wood? What were your favorite parts?
I took the family to the opening night last week at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh and laughed my heart out as usual. Wood tweaks the script every year to include current events. This year he tapped into the popular Badger car commercials, his daughter's relationship with outrageous musician Marilyn Manson, the drought and even entertainer Randy Parton's troubles in Roanoke Rapids.
Surely, Charles Dickens would smile at Wood's fresh and funny interpretation of this holiday classic. Stress abounds this time of year for many. Ira David has a unique ability to defuse stress with his warmth and wit. His production is in its 33rd year. At age 60 Wood says he doesn't need to apply as much make-up for the role.
The show runs through this Wednesday at Memorial Auditorium.
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Although the big names like The Carolina Ballet get most of the attention for this particular ballet, the community-based TYB performance group really puts on rousing performances every year in Chapel Hill and Durham. All performances are complete for this year, but look for them next year.
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December 10, 2007 10:50 a.m.
December 10, 2007 10:56 a.m.
This has to be on of North Carolina's secret for what is the best Christmas show around. My sister treated me and my mom to at least 10 of these and then when my daughter was born we went when she was 6. I have not been since 2002. It just starts the "Christmas" season to me.
I saw where "Tarheel Traveler" is spotlighting David tonight at 5:30. He should win an award for this performance.
GOLO member since July 10, 2007
December 10, 2007 11:17 a.m.
I wish everyone could see the show!
December 10, 2007 12:07 p.m.
December 10, 2007 12:16 p.m.
This year, my favorite part was, "Goodnight, Muhammad!"
December 10, 2007 1:27 p.m.
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December 10, 2007 2:27 p.m.
December 10, 2007 3:18 p.m.
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December 10, 2007 5:32 p.m.
December 10, 2007 10:42 p.m.
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