DOWNINGTOWN – Christmas has come early at Bishop Shanahan High School, ushered in by the fall musical, “A Christmas Carol.” Based on Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, this year’s production brings together 140 cast members featuring Timothy Lambert as Scrooge, with well over 100 crew members. Also part of the Shanahan musical are 10 eighth grade students from local elementary schools and 12 younger children, most notably Daniel Gorman in the role of Tiny Tim.

Perfromances will he be held at 8 p.m. Nov 12, 13, 19 and 20, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14. Call 610-518-1300 to order tickets or for more information.