In what has quickly become a Melbourne festive season tradition, the blockbuster production A Christmas Carol returns for a third

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The upcoming theater season is full of scares from "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" to "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" to "Hocus Pocus Live!" and many versions of the ghostly "A Christmas Carol."

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Austin’s hottest holiday tradition returns with new music and surprises to ring in the season. See photos and a video preview of the production below!

Pleasance @ EICC, Edinburgh There’s more Margolyes than Dickens here, but her gift for florid characters is on fine display and suits the Victorian master perfectly “Guaranteed to offend and delight,” say…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is on Broadway this holiday season for a strictly limited …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Exclusive video has been released of Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays saying “happy trails” to his acclaimed run in The Music Man as he prepares to begin performances in two we…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The production, directed by Signature's Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (RENT, A Chorus Line) features Ali Ewoldt (Broadway's Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera) as Amali…

Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journ…

Jack Thorne’s baby son was a key influence on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. So it was a big day when he was old enough to see it with the playwright for the first time A few weeks ago I took my eight-yea…

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The blockbuster production A Christmas Carol returns to Melbourne for a third triumphant season, in what has become Melbourne’s newest

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Alley Theatre and Rob Melrose, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre, announce the cast and creative team of Alley's holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The holiday masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, opened on Broadway last night, November 20, following critically acclaimed runs at The Old Vic, London. Playwright Jack Thorne and direc…

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth embarks on Playbill Travel's Broadway on the Rhine River plus the story of Marissa Jaret ...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ford’s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault announced that the Ford’s Theatre 2024-2025 season will feature actor Scott Bakula (TV/Film: Quantum Leap, Star Trek: Enterprise, NCIS: New …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The holiday masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, is currently in previews on Broadway this holiday season, following critically acclaimed runs at The Old Vic, London. Playwright Jack…

Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band’s Visit, Prayer for the French Republic), Dead Outlaw was conceived by Tony Award winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and has…

The Houston company's 78th season includes 11 productions.

Ford’s yearly fundraising drive has raised more than $1,000,000 for Washington-area charities since 2009, with 2023 donations on behalf of Hope and a Home. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ford’s Theatre Society announ…

The complete cast is set for Dead Outlaw, a world-premiere musical from the Tony Award-winning creative team behind The Band’s Visit. Previews begin on February 28, with an official opening set for March 10…

Ford’s yearly fundraising drive has raised more than $1,000,000 for Washington-area charities since 2009, with 2023 donations on behalf of Hope and a Home. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ford’s Theatre Society announ…

In honor of the passing Paxton Whitehead (Ebenezer Scrooge), this re-release includes an introduction by incoming Playhouse Artistic Director Mark Shanahan, highlighting Paxton and his career in the performing …

The redemption tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, and how he discards his miserly ways after a few spectral visitations has enchanted audiences since Charles Dickens published the novella in 1843. Just a year later, sta…

The Charm City Ballet is a relative newcomer on the dance scene around these parts, but don’t let their short history mislead you into thinking that their steps are tentative or unpolished. These dancers run …

Theater Review By Marcina Zaccaria . . . Summoners Ensemble creates an emotional journey with their presentation of A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House. Walking up the stairs, through extraordinarily na…

Nothing says Christmas like a live performance of “A Christmas Carol” and Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) has been bringing the show to the stage for the last 20 years. Originally adapted by MET Associate A…

I asked Charles Dickens yesterday why  “A Christmas Carol” has been adapted for the stage more often, and on more stages, than any other novella in history. “I believe it is because the themes of redemp…

One Christmas ghost will haunt the rafters of American Conservatory Theater’s Toni Rembe Theater no more.

Denver Center Theatre Company production never fails to impress and inspire The post A Colorado tradition continues with ‘A Christmas Carol’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

Audiences are back as two long-running holiday traditions, "A Christmas Carol" at Hartford Stage and "Christmas on the Rocks" at TheaterWorks have sold out their runs.

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

As it happens today (December 17) is International Day to End Violence to Sex Workers. I mention this more to marvel at the synchronicity than to imply that Filthy Lucre, Jonny Porkpie’s burlesque on A Christ…

Dickens’ Magical World Is Touching & Terrific! by Barry David Horwitz A Christmas Carol is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition. Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story of transformation from greed…

These are a few of her favorite things. Director Jessica Thebus relives her top 3 moments from her productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. On stage through December 31 only, visit GoodmanTheatre.org/Carol to (re)disc…

A sweep-you-off-your-feet musical spectacle. For details, visit here: https://www.shawfest.com/playbill/brigadoon/. and. A CHRISTMAS CAROL November 5 ...

Joseph Houston and William Whelton will co-direct the Menken-Lynn Ahrens-Mike Ockrent musical.

Brandon Scott, Keri Safran and Rob Welsh (Photo by Elizabeth Schmidt) Reviewed by G. Bruce Smith The Ebell of Los Angeles Through Dec. 14 RECOMMENDED With productions of A Christmas Carol ubiquitous on stages…

The spotlight is on Charles Dickens’ immortal and  inimitable words when it comes to the Spotlighters Theatre’s captivating adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” Finding myself not only three productions …

DICKENS IN RIOTOUS RHYME AND BAGPIPES – ON TOUR      Wouldn’t be right to get through December without Dickens, would it?   But I have seen the magnificent Old Vic adaptation by Jack Thorne three times …

Allen Gilmore shines as Ebenezer Scrooge as "A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas" returns to Hartford Stage with a bang.

Spookiness is not a quality generally associated with Christmas. When one thinks of December, images of holly and mistletoe come to mind more readily than creaking floorboards and gusts of cold wind. But listen…

Join us for A CHRISTMAS CAROL and unwrap "a sensory feast of yuletide splendor." (Broadway World). On stage now through December 31, you don't want to miss Chicago's "quintessential Christmas experience." (Spla…

On the off chance that you thought things were getting too treacly ’round here, here’s news of a show that really puts the “X” back in “X-mas”. Burlesque jack-of-all-trades Jonny Porkpie is reviving…

By Britin Haller Is there any literary character portrayed more than Ebenezer Scrooge? There are, but not many. The miserly grinch has been interpreted over many decades in myriad incarnations. But his message …

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 version (The Muppets…

The Ensemble (Photo by Craig Schwartz) Reviewed by Julyza CommodoreA Noise WithinThru December 24th RECOMMENDED Unless you’ve been orbiting Jupiter, you’ll know that Charles Dickens’s perennially staged …

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 are anxiously track…

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 tickets and information…

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 of Pointless Lunacy …

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 presentation of “A Ch…

  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 impeccable timing and se…

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 original music in the Ro…

"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 31. Get tickets at …

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, enter code SIGN in t…

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 remember the happier sid…

“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.

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."

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 for extra warmth thi…

The holiday classic returns to the Denver theatre company.

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 available bells - thos…

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, recorded in Shakes…

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

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

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

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.

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 future and enjoy this …

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

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 more than seven or eigh…

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 become a cynical theatri…

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 – a musical comedy of…

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