A Topeka Church is on stage with a performance of a slightly different version of a "Christmas Carol."

Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene premiered its first performance of "Christmas According to Scrooge," Thursday night. The musical follows the life of Ebenezer Scrooge, a lonely man who despises anything Christmas.

Doors open at 6:30, and the free performances start at 7, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

A dinner theatre show is optional too. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children for those performances.