Charles Dickens

Date of Death: June 09, 1870 (58)

Birth Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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Charles Dickens Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Entertainment

Charles DickensA Christmas Carol


winner
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Play of the Year

Charles DickensThe Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

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DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE & More Set for Hartford Stage 2024/2025 Season

Hartford Stage has unveiled the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Eddie Izzard Brings HAMLET to Chicago Next Month

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced an addition to the season: Tony Award-nominated actor Eddie Izzard brings her celebrated solo theatrical performance of Hamlet to Chicago, direct from a triple-extended New York run at the Orpheum and Greenwich House Theaters and prior to launching a highly anticipated London transfer at Riverside Studios.

EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere and More Announced for McCarter 2024-2025 Theatre Series 

Discover the exciting lineup for McCarter's 2024-2025 Theatre Series. Experience a diverse range of performances that promise to captivate and inspire audiences.

Town Hall Theatre Reveals 24/25 Season

Town Hall Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre

What did our critic think of TCandlelight Music Theatre normally plays it safe when scheduling a season. That’s’ why Aisle Say was surprised that “THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD” was part of this year’s season. And more so for the musical was written by Rupert Holmes, whose most prominent claim to fame was his #1 Billboard hit, the romantically funny tune, “The Pina Colada Song”. (To give Holmes his due, the musical won the Tony for Best Musical in 1986).HE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre?

Reimagined PRIVATE LIVES And More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2024/25 Season

The 2024/25 season line-up has been announced at the American Conservatory Theater.

Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2024-2025 Season

2024-25 Seasonal Auditions for Houston actors will be at Alley Theatre. Learn more about the season and see how to audition!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More Set for Theatre Calgary's 24-25 Season

Theatre Calgary has revealed its 2024-25 season of  plays. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts to Present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, a musical by Rupert Holmes.

Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Begins Performances at The Orpheum Theatre Tomorrow

Following its run at the Greenwich House Theater, Eddie Izzard’s performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet moves to New York’s Orpheum Theatre and begins there tomorrow. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS To Open Nashville Repertory Theatre's 40th Season in September

Nashville Repertory Theatre’s 40th Season will open with its staging of Waitress, the Tony Award-winning musical by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson, running September 13-22 at the James K. Polk Theatre at Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

Arizona Theatre Company to Hold General Auditions For 24/25 Season

Arizona Theatre Company will hold general auditions for Equity and Non-Equity performers for the 2024/2025 Season. Learn audition details!

Video: Writer Rupert Holmes on THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed Musicals

Goodspeed Musicals will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood as its first production of the 2024 season from April 5 – June 2nd, 2024. Watch as writer Rupert Holmes talks about bringing the musical to the Goodspeed.

Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre

Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.

Review: A TALE OF TWO CITIES at The Alliance

What did our critic think of A TALE OF TWO CITIES at The Alliance?

Legacy Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Starring James Andreassi To Return for 4th Season

A Christmas Carol to Return to Legacy Theatre for a 4th season! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

CABARET, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & More Set for Guthrie Theater 2024-25 Season

The Guthrie Theater will present eight productions for its 2024–2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 24-25 Season

Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.

TheatreSquared Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More

TheatreSquared has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Alley Theatre Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring World Premieres & More

The Alley Theatre has unveiled its 2024-25 season, including classic works, world premiere plays, a murder mystery, and lots of laughter. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Charles Dickens FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Charles Dickens written?

Charles Dickens has written 20 shows including Oliver! (Source Material), Comin' Uptown (Source Material), Copperfield (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Source Material), The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (Playwright), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Playwright), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), Scrooge (Source Material), A Celtic Christmas (Material), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), Great Expectations (Source Material), Twist: Please, Sir, May I Have Some More? (Source Material), Hard Times (Source Material), A Christmas Carol with Simon Callow (Author), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), Oliver Twist (Source Material), Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (Author).

What awards has Charles Dickens been nominated for?

Charles Dickens has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for his work on "A Christmas Carol" and Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby." These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Dickens' works have received in the theatrical world.

What awards has Charles Dickens won?

Charles Dickens has won several awards for his works. These include the Best Entertainment award at the Olivier Awards for his play "A Christmas Carol" and the Play of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for "The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby."

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