Arden-Directed A CHRISTMAS CAROL Reviews

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 11/20/22 at 8:42am

The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life as Tony Award® winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife, Gentleman’s Guide…) plays over 50 roles in a virtuosic, master class of a performance that must be seen to be believed. This theatrical achievement comes from the haunting and hope-filled vision of one of Broadway’s most imaginative directors, Michael Arden (Tony-winning Best Revival – Once on This Island).

Previews began on November 8 at the Nederlander Theatre prior to an opening on November 21. The limited run is currently set to conclude on January 1, 2023.

[BJR]

Posted: 11/20/22 at 9:18am

I loved this, and I'm hopeful it gets good notices.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 11/21/22 at 9:32am

Wild to think there are fewer than ten shows left to be reviewed before we transition into the spring half of the season where anything can happen. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 11/21/22 at 10:17am

I see it in two weeks. Looking forward to it.

[uncageg]

Posted: 11/21/22 at 9:03pm

A very positive review from Theatermania.

 

https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/reviews/jefferson-mays-a-christmas-carol_94589.html

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 11/21/22 at 10:07pm

DTLI Consensus: God bless Jefferson Mays, every show.

8 positive, 3 mixed (including the NYT), 1 negative.

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/a-christmas-carol-live/

[bwayobsessed]

Posted: 12/7/22 at 9:59pm

I saw it tonight: simply amazing. 

Like I admit I’m a sucker for any version of a Christmas carol but god as a designer this production is visually so magical. Obviously Mayes is stellar as always. There’s some really masterful stagecraft going on here and I encourage all to go see it for some Christmas spirit. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/7/22 at 11:19pm

Seeing it this week and really looking forward to it.  Hope to see A Sherlock Carol next week.

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 11:08pm

Saw it tonight. Really enjoyed it. At times Mays is speaking at lightning speed but if you know the story, as we all do, it really isn't a problem.

Not for young kids. The two sitting behind me got very fidgety 5 minutes in and the entire family left aboyt an hour in. (Which I was fine with as one of the kids was kicking my seat and then my shoulder. I was sitting upstairs)

Loved every bit of all of the Sufjan Stevens music used in the show and it sounded wonderful coming out of those speakers.

I left literally choked up with the holiday spirit.

[raddersons]

Posted: 12/16/22 at 12:36am

For those looking for the “Silver & Gold” Sufjan song after the first ghost: https://youtu.be/GjrxQ-SeNrY