The Kirkland Music Academy premiered its newest musical, SCROOGE, last week to sold out crowds at the school.

Written by Sue Heale and Joshua Sibley, with musical creations by Lambros Lambrou, the show brings alive the story of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.

The cast of 25 are members of the Kirkland Community who have volunteered their time. Art Director, Kathryn Fields, a local attorney, has brought over 50 fantastic costumes to the stage. Kirkland Music Academy parent, Eva Stephanus, a professional illustrator, painted five backdrops for the performers.

This is the third musical written by Sue Heale and Joshua Sibley in just two years. The Kirkland Music Academy is one of only two companies in the United States that rewrites old musicals and returns them to the stage. The academy did George Cohan’s 1904 Little Johnny Jones in May. Their production company sells these shows to other community theater groups around the country who want to put on a high quality show without paying high fees for production rights.

The show stars Sibley as SCROOGE and is directed by Kirkland Music Academy teacher Matt Glazener.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Showtimes for this weekend are 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 13.

The Kirkland Music Academy is located at 511 6th St S. in Kirkland.