Charles Dickens
Date of Birth: February 07, 1812
Date of Death: June 09, 1870 (58)
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, ENGLAND
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Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
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Video: Watch 'Never Fly Away' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING From Backstage
by Michael Major - 2026-04-21 15:23:03
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars of Broadway & Korea Duet on 'The Way That It Has To Be'
by Michael Major - 2026-04-02 16:56:15
Video: Patrick McBride Discusses A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Cygnet Theatre on FOX 5
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-22 22:59:55
Video: Behind the Scenes of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-22 13:09:50
Video: Watch Highlights from A SHERLOCK CAROL at Westport Country Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-12-19 18:09:13
News
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
MGM+ released the official trailer for the four-part adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, starring Kit Harington, François Civil and Mirren Mack in a love triangle set amid the French Revolution.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Kentucky Shakespeare will present the U.S. premiere of THE HAUNTING at its Old Louisville headquarters from September 30 through October 25, 2026, with tickets priced at $30.
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 20, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters has unveiled its Fall 2026 season, featuring a collection of new plays and musicals from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, The Goodwill Theatre, Primary Stages, and Penguin Rep Theatre across 59E59’s three stages.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 18, 2026
Today’s subject Anne Tolpegin is currently living her theatre life on tour playing the roles of Allie’s Mother and Nurse Lori in The Notebook. The show begins performances this evening at the National Theatre where it will play through August 30th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
Charles Dickens’ COPPERFIELD!, The New Musical, with book, music, and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf, has revealed its full cast and creative team for its Off-Broadway run.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters announced a fall lineup featuring world premieres from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, Penguin Rep, and The Goodwill Theatre, alongside works from resident company Primary Stages.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has cast Mark Mineart as Ebenezer Scrooge in its upcoming production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by First Financial Bank. Tickets are on sale now for the holiday production.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
A new serial-killer romantic comedy, CLOSE DISTANCE DISAPPEARING ACTS, will premiere at The Tank in New York City, according to the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
Sinclair Theatre has revealed its 2026–27 season, featuring a lineup of classic stories reimagined for contemporary audiences. The season will include Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King, Kate Hamill's adaptation of Little Women, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
by Rachel Weinberg - Aug 8, 2026
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 8, 2026
Award-winning Japanese shadow puppet company Mochinosha/Book of Shadowz return to Edinburgh to unleash their latest creation, the premiere of their brand new show, Book of Shadows - a hilarious occult mystery for grown-ups.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
Broadway in Columbus will welcome the Tony Award winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending by Tony Award winners and Grammy Award nominees Will Aronson and Hue Park directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden for eight shows. Tickets are on sale!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Frank Skinner will join Elf Lyons, Gail Porter and Ahir Shah for guest performances of Dickens: The Readings at Assembly George Square Studios during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Kean Stage in Union, New Jersey, has announced a season featuring Broadway, jazz, reggae, soul and Latin music performances alongside family programming.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Jonny Donahoe's comic sequel to Dickens' classic, set seven years after Scrooge's haunting, examines landlord exploitation and the housing crisis at the Old Fire Station in Oxford.
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 31, 2026
What did our critic think of THE GHOSTS OF EVE MERCER at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
Bobby Conte will star as David Copperfield in Charles Dickens' COPPERFIELD!, The New Musical. The musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and is directed and choreographed by Gabriel Barre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Single tickets for the Tony-winning musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING are now available for its run at the Citizens Opera House, featuring original Broadway stars Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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).
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.
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."
