Christmas Carol Cancelled
Christmas Carol Cancelled
Joined: 12/31/69
#1Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/24/09 at 12:04pm
I know this is a shock but "That infamous star-crusted production of "A Christmas Carol" that was to have played the Civic Opera House Dec. 22-27 has been canceled. The whole tour is not happening.
No F. Murray Abraham (unless you have Netflix). No George Wendt (unless you are going to the Second City anniversary). No Scrooge (unless you are going to the Goodman Theatre).
Refunds are available at points of purchase (if you bought by credit card, you should get an automatic refund). Convenience charges will also be refunded (which is not always the case).
"You're the cause of all of this," producer Kevin Von Feldt told me."
Chicago Tribune
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/03
#2re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/24/09 at 12:29pmMr. Von Feldt is worse than a scam artist - he's an idiot.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#2re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/24/09 at 12:31pm
Even if there producer wasn't a mess, I can't fathom how much of a draw it would have ultimately been. Aren't there like two or three productions playing in Chicago right at this moment?
Stockard Channing is still coming, though, right?
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#3re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/24/09 at 12:34pm"Star-crusted"?
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#4re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/24/09 at 12:42pm
^ Star-crusted is like when you see Bernadette in your toast. :)
Updated On: 11/24/09 at 12:42 PM
#5re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/24/09 at 1:04pm
There will be at least five productions of versions of "A Christmas Carol" in Chicago this season. Not to mention the Jim Carrey film.
And that is a great-looking piece of toast!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#6re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/24/09 at 1:05pm
I just can't believe Stockard, Tim and F. Murray missed the chance to see Rice Lake Wisconsin in November. I mean, I know none of those folks are getting besieged by offers, but can you imagine the look on any of their faces when Von Feldt lays out the Rehearsal schedule?
"OK, we'll be staying in Rice Lake Wisconsin, rehearsing at Rice Lake High school. You'll be staying at the Super 8 on main. They have continental breakfast till 9, so your per diem will be adjusted accordingly."
I can picture these "stars" weeping, wondering where they went wrong.
Updated On: 11/24/09 at 01:05 PM
MCfan2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/06
#7re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/24/09 at 8:16pmJust wondering: Why do you need air quotes for "stars" when you're talking about two Oscar winners and an Emmy winner/Oscar and Tony nominee?
#8re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/29/09 at 1:23am
Kev, if you're still reading the posts here, consider this: try to succeed on a smaller scale before failing big-time again.
At least this removes the temptation for me to go to Chicago from DC right after Christmas (and it might have just by my little old lonesome)for the chance to see James Garner. What unmitigated insanity that excursion would have been... I'm kind of bummed I won't be undertaking it.
Swing Joined: 12/31/69
#9re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/29/09 at 10:36amOh they are indeed stars- who have fallen to the point they would take a gig like this.
#10re: Christmas Carol Cancelled
Posted: 11/29/09 at 12:50pm
There is GOOD NEWS, Phyllis: Stockard Channing has rejoined the production. During Christmas week she'll recite passages from Dickens' beloved holiday classic on the sidewalks of the Loop. Mr. Von Feldt will accompany her on tin whistle, when he's not guarding the change bucket. Eight magical performances (or until hypothermia sets in).
Updated On: 11/29/09 at 12:50 PM
