A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas at Olney Theatre Center
Dates: 11/24/2023 - 12/31/2023
📍 Theatre: Olney Theatre Center
2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Olney, MD 20832
Phone: 3019243400
Tickets: $40-50
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It wouldn’t be Christmas without Paul Morella’s stunning solo rendition of Charles Dickens’s classic tale that represents everything great about the holiday. This is A Christmas Carol in its purest form, with 99% of the text drawn directly from the original novella. Even more impressive, Morella’s theatrical portrayal of over 50 characters honors how Dickens himself would tour the world reciting the story. Now in its fourteenth holiday season, the show is a family tradition throughout the region and a gem constantly being discovered by new audiences.
Ages: If this were a film it would be rated PG.
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Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre
December 12, 2025 What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre? Olney Theatre continues its lovely tradition of its annual rendering of Paul Morella’s one-person adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas.” Now in its 16th year, this rendition of the classic continues to delight audiences. For the second year, DC area veteran actor Michael Russotto masterfully performs all of the almost-fifty characters in the story. This production not only features a fine adaptation of the novella and a stellar performance by Mr. Russotto but also top-notch productions values. The show is full of humor, pathos, charm and fun.
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Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre Center
December 10, 2024 Quiet, cozy, and a little spooky, A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas, is a longstanding tradition for many, and could be a new one for local theatergoers. It's timeless, satiating, and teaches a classic Christmas lesson. While always timeless, its themes of gratitude, thankfulness, and kindness are needed now more than ever.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre
December 04, 2023 What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre?
BWW Review: Olney Theatre Center's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS Shines Especially Bright This Season!
December 06, 2021 When we first enter the Mulitz-Gedelsky Theater Lab at Olney, we see a thrust stage decked out with a wide variety of Victorian-style bric-a-brac, strategically tossed about by Scenic Designer Jacob A. Climer. Forget the tree and the lights, forget the boxes with tacky wrapping, I’ll take the pile of stuff here any time--it's Christmas all over again!
BWW Review: Olney Theatre Center's A CHRISTMAS CAROL a Joyful Celebration
December 18, 2020 Morella’s work as the adaptor/director/performer in this piece practically needs no introduction, and his comfort with the material enables him to switch characters and voices with ease. And Olney Theatre Center has teamed up with Chiet Productions, whose camera work enables us to experience Morella’s wonderful work in entirely new ways.About the Theatre
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Where is Olney Theatre Center located?
Olney Theatre Center is at 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD.
What shows have played recently at Olney Theatre Center?
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What shows are coming up next at Olney Theatre Center?
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A Christmas Carol (12/03/26-12/03/26)
Crowns (01/31/27-01/31/27)
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Peter and the Starcatcher (05/02/27-05/02/27)
Million Dollar Quartet (07/03/27-07/03/27)
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