Tuesday, December 5, 2023

A Christmas Carol at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre by Bill Hirschman

By Britin Haller The Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s rendition of A Christmas Carol will make audiences forget previous incarnations of this holiday classic. Forget about your favorite TV or film …

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:18PM

Pressure On For Holiday Shows To Boost Box Office by Frank Rizzo

Holiday shows have traditionally provided a major financial boost to Connecticut theaters, but this year — with audiences still not returning to pre-pandemic levels — industry executives…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 03:13PM

Your First Look at DCPA's A Christmas Carol 2023 by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Your first look at the DCPA Theatre Company's 2023 production of A Christmas Carol that BroadwayWorld calls “A splendidly festive tradition!” Running now until December 24, 2023. For tic…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:16PM

“Bob’s Holiday Office Party” Turns 26 by Steven Morris

L-R: Front Chloe Taylor, Rob Elk, Andrea Hutchman; Rear: Pat Towne, Johanna McKay, Judy Heneghan, Mark Fite, Joe Keyes, and Peter Breitmayer at door. (Photo by Louisa Gauerke) A Display …

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:31AM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by Ilana Jael

It’s hard to imagine a Christmas Carol much more charming than Chesapeake Theatre Company’s Charm City-themed adaptation of the beloved holiday classic. Though the company’s annual pre…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:45PM

A Christmas Carol Brings Holiday Joy At The Charles Dickens Festival at Theater Three in Port Jefferson by Db Frick

  Jeffrey Sanzel’s direction and performance as Ebeneezer Scrooge in Theater Three’s rendition of “A Christmas Carol” offered a delightful blend of comedy and drama, showcasing impe…

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 01:54PM
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Special Episode: Fitz Patton on the Music of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Tony Award-winning sound designer and composer Fitz Patton. He is currently represented on Broadway with the sound design and orig…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:00PM
Friday, December 1, 2023

A Christmas Carol 2023 | Audience Testimonials | On Stage Through Dec. 31 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

"It's a Christmas show, but it's also about community." Audiences are loving this year's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Join us to experience this "holiday must." On stage through December…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:00PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023

A Christmas Carol | ASL Performances | December 3 & 15 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

Robert Schleifer (MR. FEZZIWIG) and all of us at Goodman Theatre invite you to join us for our sign-language interpreted performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL on December 3 and 15. For tickets, …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24AM

A Joyous Mainstay: A Review of “A Christmas Carol” at the Goodman Theatre by Mary Wisniewski

This story has remained popular for 180 years because Scrooge is all of us, hurt by the world, trying hard to be tougher than we really are. Sometimes, we need to lower our defenses and reme…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Goodman Theatre is a play to make you believe kindness can win by Emily McClanathan

“A Christmas Carol” urges us to open our hearts to our fellow passengers through this life. May even the most cynical among us take heed.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:35AM
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

What was Scrooge like as a child? Park Ridge 11-year-old portrays him at Goodman Theatre by Pioneer Press Staff

Park Ridge 11-year-old Leighton Tantillo is playing Ebenezer Scrooge as a child, as well as Peter Cratchit, in the Goodman Theatre's "A Christmas Carol."

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:36PM

Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol returns to Writers Theatre by Kimzyn Campbell

Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol (devised and directed by Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace, Ben Kauffman, Julia Miller, and Kyle Vegter) is a charming remix of an old classic, but with added layers …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:09PM
Monday, November 27, 2023

Photos: Go Inside A Christmas Carol at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts by Meg Masseron

The holiday classic returns to the Denver theatre company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

A Christmas Carol, The Old Vic review - older, wiser, and yet more moving by Matt Wolf

Christopher Eccleston is a Scrooge for the ages Familiarity has bred something quite fantastic with the Old Vic Christmas Carol, which is back for a seventh season and merits ringing all av…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:32AM
Friday, November 24, 2023

All The Devils Are Here **** by Barry Gordin

By: Mark Rifkin November 18, 2023: In May 2021, Tony nominee Patrick Page presented a streaming version of his one-man show All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain,…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:51AM
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Anthony Harkin talks A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Gabi Bergman

Winner of five Tony Awards, the smash-hit Old Vic production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol is back!

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 07:40PM

A Christmas Carol 2023 | Official Montage | On Stage Through December 31 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

Get a glimpse at this year's production of "A Christmas Carol"—the perfect Chicago holiday tradition (Chicago Parent). Learn more and get tickets at GoodmanTheatre.org/Carol

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:53PM

Christopher Eccleston Is Ebenezer Scrooge in The Old Vic's A Christmas Carol, Opening November 22 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jack Thorne-penned adaptation of the Dickens classic, which played Broadway in 2019, has become an annual tradition at the London theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Sunday, November 19, 2023

How Hartford Stage has refreshed ‘A Christmas Carol’ for its grand return by Christopher Arnott

Hartford Stage has brought back Michael Wilson, the original director of its version of "A Christmas Carol," to refresh its magic. There's also a new Scrooge in town.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

A Christmas Carol: An interview with Joel McKinnon Miller by McCarter Theatre Center

McCarter's annual holiday tradition returns with more magic, more music, and more merriment for all. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a fantastical journey through Christmases past, present and fu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:35AM
Saturday, November 11, 2023

Christopher Eccleston is Ebenezer Scrooge in The Old Vic's A Christmas Carol Beginning November 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jack Thorne-penned adaptation of the Dickens classic, which played Broadway in 2019, has become an annual tradition at the London theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Christopher Eccleston on class, capitalism, fame and shame: ‘My eating disorder was imprisoning’ by Emine Saner

One of Britain’s best actors is back on stage as Scrooge. He reflects on his Salford childhood, his rebirth after a breakdown – and why we need to get the Tories out As a child of no mor…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:03AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

A Christmas Carol: this safe bet should still startle us – past, present or future | Arifa Akbar by Arifa Akbar

There may be comfort in the retelling of Dickens’ familiar tale, but the best adaptations show the imagination to still surprise Has Charles Dickens’ charming little Christmas story beco…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

THEATER UPDATES by Sandi Durell

Jess Tom’s Less Lonely – Baggage at the Door/Dana Aber – Neil Gaiman/A Christmas Carol – Transport Group/Lucille Lortel:Joey Merlo – Madwomen of the West The Jerusalem Syndrome –…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:30AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Neil Gaiman to Present Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol as Charles Dickens This Holiday Season by Margaret Hall

The beloved writer will read Charles Dickens' original performance text in character as the esteemed author.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater