
This December, The Pops Orchestra proudly presents its third production of A Christmas Carol, the Concert, Bob Christianson’s celebrated musical retelling of the timeless Charles Dickens classic. In collaboration with Rick Kerby, artistic director of the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and the acclaimed Manatee High School Chorus Program under the direction of Tommy Jomisko, The Pops Orchestra brings this Broadway-caliber event of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey to life through soaring music, vivid storytelling, and dynamic choreography. Originally created for the Emmy Award–nominated 2013 PBS broadcast, A Christmas Carol, the Concert transforms the beloved holiday tale into an exhilarating symphonic spectacle. Audiences will experience an emotionally
rich performance featuring a full chorus, live 65-piece orchestra, talented actors, powerful vocalists, and expressive dancers—all weaving together a magical world that captures the true spirit of Christmas.
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