It's December again, only so many days left to squeeze in your shopping, and that means it's time for Suite101.com Theatre's most popular event:
The absolutely, fabulistic, elastic, metamorphosizing page. It's our hope to add links to every web site or page that advertises, promotes, or relates to every single current production of any adaptation of A Christmas Carol or show that uses the idea of the book as a central device that we can track down. Every few days more will be added until January. So, until Suite 101's main storage area overflows and the Net bogs down under the massive weight of all these hyperlinks, we celebrate the season with the ever-expanding Jacob Marley's Links page!
Yadeedah! This year we sort by state, province, or country.
United States |
Phoenix, AZ, is the home of the Actors Theatre of Phoenix, where you can see their adaptation, by Matthew Wiener and Michael Grady, directed by Mr. Wiener. December 2 - 23.
Jerry Patch's adaptation receives a 21st annual production at Costa Mesa's (CA) South Coast Rep, directed by John-David Keller. November 25 - December 24.
Glendale, CA's A Noise Within presents a new adaptation, directed by Julia Rodriguez Elliot and Geoff Elliot. December 8 - 19.
San Diego Repertory Theatre's (CA) version, adapted by D.W. Jacobs and directed by Joan Schirle, runs November 25 - December 24.
The American Conservatory Theater, aka ACT, of San Francisco, CA, presents their annual version, adapted by Laird Williamson and Dennis Powers and directed by Raye Birk and Candace Barrett. November 25 - December 27.
With their "unique" production, Northside Theatre Company of San Jose, CA, has received "grand reviews" for the last 17 years. December 7 - 24.
The Gilbert Reed Ballet of San Luis Obispo, CA, presents their version, accompanied by the San Luis Obispo Symphony (playing an "all new Handel score"). December 15 - 17.
Sonoma County Rep of Sebastopol and Santa Rosa, CA presents a version (in Santa Rosa), directed again by Jim dePriest. December 1 - December 23.
Hartford Stage (CT), presents a version, subtitled "A Ghost Story of Christmas," adapted and directed by Michael Wilson. November 21 and December 30.
An adaptation by Doris Blaizey, directed by Carl Mercier, is featured at the Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut of Putnam, CT. December 1 - 16.
In Riverton, CT, The Riverton Theatre's version runs December 1 - 3.
Ford's Theatre of Washington, DC, hosts their annual version, adapted by David Bell and directed by Timothy Gregory, with Stephen Crossley reprising his performance as Scrooge for the first time since 1988. November 24 - December 31.
The Actors' Playhouse at The Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, FL presents a musical version. November 27 - December 30.
Gainesville, FL's Hippodrome State Theatre runs a version (concurrently with A Tuna Christmas). December 1 - December 23.
Atlanta, GA's Theatrical Outfit presents a tour de force, one-man version, starring Tom Key. December 20 - 24.
John Glenn directs Douglas Jones' adaptation for the Company of Fool's production in Hailey, ID. December 1 - 30.
Jack Shultz directs his musical adaptation for its fifth year at Aurora, IL's Riverfront Playhouse. December 15 - 23.
Chicago, IL's The Goodman Theatre performs their adaptation -- adapted by Tom Creamer, directed by Henry Godinez -- again this year. November 10 - December 31.
Michael Paller's adaptation plays at the Attic Playhouse, Highland, IL. December 1 - 17.
The New American Theatre of Rockford, IL presents Margaret Raether's version. November 20 - December 24.
Indiana Repertory Theatre's adaptation by Tom Haas runs at their theatre in Indianapolis, IN. November 18 - December 24.
The Lexington Children's Theatre of Lexington, KY, does a one-hour version. December 15 - 16.
The Actors Theatre of Louisville (KY) runs their Jory-written adaptation from November 23 - December 23.
At the Bangor Opera House (ME) is the Penobscot Theatre Company's version. December 13 - 23.
Alex Willis directs Fell's Point Corner Theatre's production, Fell's Point, MD. December 15 - 24.
Kathy Feininger's adaptation, A Broadway Christmas Carol, is featured for it's third time at the Round House Theatre of Silver Spring, MD. December 13 - 31, 2000.
The Attleboro Community Theatre's (MA) children's version features intermission performances by the ACT Christmas Chorus. December 15 - 30.
North Shore Music Theatre of Beverly, MA, presents their 12th annual version. December 1 - 23.
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, MA, presents Daniel Sullivan's cross between A Christmas Carol and Gogol's The Inspector General, entitled Inspecting Carol. December 1 - 30.
The New Repertory Theatre of Newton Heights, MA presents Ricky Lombardo's adaptation (and direction) set in a 1930's radio station. December 19 - 23.
The Company Theatre's (Norwell, MA) large cast adaptation is sold out. November 24 - December 17.
The Meadow Brook Theatre of Rochester, MI, presents a version written and directed by Charles Nolte. November 25 - December 24.
At the Guthrie Theater of Minneapolis, MN, you'll find a version adapted by Barbara Field and irected by Sari Ketter, with narration provided by Frasier's Kelsey Grammar. November 17 - December 30.
Missouri Repertory Theatre performs their version for the 20th year, directed by Linda Abe Brand at their theatre in Kansas City, MO. November 25 - December 27.
For the 25th year, Omaha Community Playhouse (NE) presents their musical version. November 17 - December 21.
Troy Siebels directs his adaptation (done with Michael Dell'Orto) at the American Stage Festival of Nashua, NH. December 9 - 23.
Giving the tale a local twist is Cape May Stage (NJ) at the Welcome Center Theatre. November 24 - December 29.
In Buffalo, NY, the Alleyway Theatre ("We're Doing Things Y ou Never Heard Of!") presents Neal Radice's adapation for it's 18th year. December 8 - 16.
The Ulster Ballet Company presents their version at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, NY. (They invite you to visit one of their sponsors, the Dickens Restaurant in Poughkeepsie.) December 1 - 3.
American Express and Theater at Madison Square Garden (New York, NY) present their annual musical version, adapted by Lynn (Seussical) Ahrens and Mike (Me and My Girl) Ockrent who also directed, with music by Alan (Beauty and the Beast) Menkin, and lyrics by Lynn (Anastasia) Ahrens. Choreographed by Susan (Contact) Stroman. This year's Scrooge: Frank Langella. December 8 - December 31.
Theatre Three presents their 17th annual production on their mainstage in Port Jefferson, NY. November 25 - December 30.
Appalachian State University of Boone, NC, presents Buffy Sedlachek's version, with music by Kevin Rotty. December 4.
Raleigh, NC is the home of Theatre in the Park, whose production is adapted by Ira David Wood, it runs December 5 - 13.
The Huntington Playhouse of Bay Village, OH has a version as told by Dickens to his family. November 30 - December 23.
The Contemporary American Theatre Company of Columbus, OH, presents David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr.'s play-within-a-play version, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Production of A Christmas Carol. November 21 - December 31.
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre (OH) presents a double-cast version. December 7 - 17.
Portland Center Stage (Portland, OR), offers a production, in a version adapted by David McCann and directed by Chris Coleman. December 3 - December 24.
The Civic Theatre of Allentown's (PA) version returns for its 13th year., with a new set and director -- Lenny Leibowitz, their artistic director. December 1 - 17.
Cornwall, PA Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire's version, A Charles Dickens Victorian Christmas, is performed at Mount Hope Mansion, a 200-year-old Victorian estate. November 24 - December 23.
Edward Alsedek adapted the version performed by Open Stage of Harrisburg, PA, part of their fifteenth year. December 1 - 31.
RCT of Richardson, TX has a production running in their Space at UTDallas Theatre. December 15 - 17.
The People's Light and Theatre Company of Malvern, PA, runs an adaptation written and directed by Tazewell Thompson. November 22 - December 31.
Media, PA's Hedgerow Theatre, "America's Oldest Continuously Operating Residential Repertory Theatre," follows their production with more Dickens (Great Expectations). December 7 - 30.
In Philadelphia, the Vagabond Acting Troupe of Morgantown, PA, revives their version, A Vagabond Christmas Carol. December 19 - 22.
For the ninth straight year, the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (PA) presents A Musical Christmas Carol. December 7 - 23.
City Nights Dinner Theatre of Pawtucket, RI, offers their version, directed by Ernest J. Medeiros, for the 17th year. November 24 - December 23 (roast beef instead of turkey on November 24 & 25).
Trinity Rep of Providence, RI, has a production, directed by Kevin Moriarty. November 11 - December 24.
Larry "Scrooge" Cashion, writes to tell us that the Harbor Playhouse, located in Corpus Christi, performs a version by Sheldon Harnick and Michel Legrand. December 1 - 17 (with possible extension to the 23rd). (no link)
Leave small children at home for Elizabeth Ware's The Heart of Christmas, inspired by A Christmas Carol and Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, presented by the Core Performance Manufactory. December.
The Dallas Theater Center of Dallas, TX, presents an adaptation by their Artistic Associate, Preston Lane, and their Associate Director, Jonathan Moscone (who also directs). November 24 - December 24.
Houston, TX's Alley Theatre presents an adaptation by its director, Stephen Rayne, complete with "fantastic" sets and "hi-tech" projections. November 24 - December 31.
Phil Grecian's adaptation is presented by the Sam Bass Community Theatre of Round Rock, TX, directed by Lynn Beaver. December 8 - 16.
Under the direction of Richard G. Wilkins, the Hale Centre Theatre of West Valley City, UT, has been called "life changing"! December 2 - 23.
In Burke, VA, the American Music Stage's version is performed in Annandale and (in cooperation with the Mount Vernon High Drama Boosters in Alexandria. December 1 - 10 (Annandale), December 15 - 17 (Alexandria).
Vpstart Crow's New Dominion Shakespeare Festival of Manassas, VA, makes their stab with an adaptation by Timothy Shaw. November 24 - December 23.
For the 12th year, the Wayside Theatre of Middletown, VA, performs an adaptation, although this year's version includes "more music and a different presentational style." November 29 December 24.
Whitman College's Harper Joy Theatre (Walla Walla, WA) presents Frank Barrie as Scrooge in An Actor's Christmas Carol. (Believe it or not) February 28 - March 4, 2001.
The Old Brick Playhouse of Elkins, WV, performs Doris Baizley's adaptation. December 7 - 10.
CTM Madison Family Theatre Company (Madison, WI) offers a version adapted and directed by Nancy Thurow. (Rather than the CTM site, you'll find more detailed information about the production at MadStage.) November 24 - December 23.
Menomonee Falls, WI's Falls Patio Players performs a musical version by Carol Klose and Jack C. Strawbridge. December 1 - 3.
The Miller Brewing Company presents Milwaukee Repertory Theater's production, adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and Edward Morgan. Through December 24.
ProgramsNow presents an audio-on-demand "radio-play" version, performed by Focus on the Family Radio Theatre. (Listening requires the RealAudio player.)
Canada |
Rock-Paper-Scissors Productions performs their unique adaptation, A Twisted Christmas Carol, at the Belfry Theatre, in Victoria, BC, Canada. December 5 - December 23.
In Kingston, ON, the Domino Theatre loans its theatre to The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Production. November 30 - December 16.
At the Robert Gill Theatre in Toronto, ON, the Artemis Theatre Company showcases John Huston in a one-man version, which also features the a capella group The MadriGALS. December 13 - 16.
CentreStage Theatre ("the little theatre with the big heard") of Kentville, NS, presents a play-within-a-play version entitled A Dickens' Christmas Carol:A Travelling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts, by Mark Landon Smith. November 11 - December 16.
CBC Radio sponsors a series of more than 70 readings of their version ("A Dramatic Reading With Music") across Canada (and several in the US). Check the site for locations and dates.
Elsewhere |
Stockholm, Sweden's The English Theatre Company presents their production at the Vasateatern. December 6 - 23.
David Holman's version is presented by Theatre By The Lake (Keswick, Cumbria, England, UK) features local schoolchildren. 3 December - 8 January. (At press time, this page was "temporarily unavailable," so what appears here is last year's listing.)
A new musical adaption by Phil Willmott, Uncle Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, is presented by Battersea Arts Centre of Lavender Hill, London, England, UK. 1 December - 20 January (2001).
Christopher Hampson's dance version, presented by South Bank
Centre, is performed at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London,
England, UK. 21 December - 6 January (2001).
Special thanks to AmericanTheater Web for help in locating these productions.
Know of or are involved with a website that has to do with a production of A Christmas Carol that I've overlooked or not stumbled across? Write me!
And break up the monotony of your hectic, endless, mad dash to complete your Christmas shopping -- go see a show!
Originally published at Suite101.com Theatre, 12/5/00
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