RALEIGH, N.C. -- A big time family tradition is back in full force this year, as A Christmas Carol takes over the Triangle. 

  • A Christmas Carol by Theatre in the Park takes the stage at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, December sixth through the nint
  • The show then continues at the Durham Performing Arts Center, December 12 through 16
  • The tradition has been going strong since 1974

More than a million people have traveled from near and far over the years, to take in the musical-comedy adaptation that fills performing arts centers in Durham and Raleigh.

Theatre in the Park’s Ira David Wood III sat down with Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair to look at the tradition that’s been going strong since 1974.

A Christmas Carol by Theatre in the Park takes the stage at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, Dec. sixth through the ninth. For time and ticket information visit their website or call 800-745-3000. 

The show then continues at the Durham Performing Arts Center, De. 12-16. Visit their website or call 919-680-2787 for more information.