The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs the score to The Muppet Christmas Carol live to picture, with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus.
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is bringing The Muppet Christmas Carol to Powell Hall this December, and it's not just a screening. The orchestra will be playing the entire score live to picture, with the film projected on screen and the music performed in time with the action. It's the kind of thing that works best in a hall like this, where you can hear the full weight of the orchestra right alongside the movie.
For those who haven't seen it, the film is a holiday version of Charles Dickens' classic tale, with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the Muppets taking over the story. Michael Caine stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, and Kermit plays his clerk, Bob Cratchit. It's a Muppet movie through and through, so it's as much for kids as it is for anyone who grew up with them.
On the podium, Evan Roider conducts the orchestra, and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus joins in, directed by Erin Freeman. Having the chorus live adds another layer to the sound, especially for a story that leans so heavily on its musical numbers. The whole presentation is licensed by Disney Concerts.
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There are three chances to catch it over one weekend: Saturday, December 12, at 7 PM, and Sunday, December 13, with a 2 PM matinee and another 7 PM performance. Each show runs about two hours, including intermission. If you're planning a family outing, the Sunday matinee is probably the easiest fit.
