Ira David Wood III's A Christmas Carol
First staged in 1974, this version of Charles Dickens' classic is an absolute must-see if you live in the Durham area. Cited as "one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theater history", the show turns the tale of Scrooge into a joyous musical comedy, packed full of spirit and show-stopping tunes, while still preserving the poignant heart of the original.