Shawn Stevens is one of two actors cast to play Ebenezer Scrooge in Hale Centre Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 1-24, at the theater’s Sandy venue. (Photo courtesy Hale Centre Theatre)

From 'The Nutcracker' to Dickens, the holidays are festive, and lucrative, for Utah arts groups

November 23, 2018 by Sean P. Means

The holidays are a busy time for so many people — including the people who perform in and manage Utah’s arts groups.

The Christmas season is a chance for groups like Ballet West, Utah Symphony, Hale Centre Theatre and others to roll out their traditional end-of-year fare — including “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol.” Shows like this bring in lots of revenue, and help the groups build audiences year round.

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