A philosopher once called theater “the mask of convention over the face of society in the mirror of the unknown reflecting the rear-view of the sports car of destiny.” Simplify this theory with today’s theatrical Groupon. For $25, you get one ticket for the Hartford Stage's performance of A Christmas Carol on Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Reviewed positively by the New York Times and hailed as "outstandingly well-performed" by the Wall Street Journal during its 13-year run, the Hartford Stage's production of A Christmas Carol packs strong acting, period costumes, and spooky special effects to the Dickens holiday tale. Watch chain-rattling ghosts and a winsome little boy try to melt the icy heart of Ebenezer Scrooge during this classic Hartford Stage production, which has been seen by more than a quarter million people since 1998. Holiday revelers can buy tickets for up to three friends over the age of 5 for a pre-New Year's Eve night out, or bring the whole family as a post-Christmas gift that should atone for keeping eight disoriented reindeer in the RV.

Reviews

Though this year's A Christmas Carol has yet to receive many online reviews, the Hartford Stage has been mentioned and featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times, examiner.com, and HartfordBusiness.com. Five Yelpers give Hartford Stage a perfect five-star average.

• This is one Connecticut's best theatres! – Hana S.
• Excellent, innovative theatre at affordable prices. – Sara B.