Featured Top Story Moonlite becomes Christmas destination with holiday programs Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Nov 18, 2020 Nov 18, 2020 Updated Jan 12, 2022 0 1 of 4 Barter Theatre will stage “A Christmas Carol” and “Frosty: A Musical” starting Nov. 20 and Nov. 27. Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Workers from Greenville Theatre in South Carolina joined with Barter Theatre staff to decorate the Moonlite Drive-In for the holidays. Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News "A Christmas Carol" runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 23. Contributed Photo "Frosty: A Musical" will run from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23. Contributed Photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News ABINGDON, Va. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Moonlite Drive-In.kAm#65 C:33@?D 2?5 3@HD 244@>A2?:65 3J HC62E9D 2?5 EC66D HC2AA65 :? 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