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Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is a source material, playwright with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld. Awards include Olivier Awards for A Christmas Carol (1994).

Date of Birth: February 07, 1812

Date of Death: June 09, 1870 (58)

Birth Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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Writing

Charles Dickens' Great Expectations
Author
A Celtic Christmas
Material
Great Expectations
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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Playwright
A Christmas Carol
Source Material
A Tale of Two Cities
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Oliver Twist
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A Tale of Two Cities
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A Christmas Carol with Simon Callow
Author
Hard Times
Source Material
A Christmas Carol
Source Material
Playwright
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Comin' Uptown
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Copperfield
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood
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Oliver!
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Scrooge
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A Tale Of Two Cities
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Twist
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Entertainment

Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol


winner
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Play of the Year

Charles Dickens, The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL To Return To Portland Playhouse Photo
A CHRISTMAS CAROL To Return To Portland Playhouse
by Marissa Faith Curley - Nov 8, 2026

Portland Playhouse's beloved holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, returns and this year audiences can look forward to three exciting changes: a fresh vision from director Cassie Greer, some new miserly Scrooge energy courtesy of Jimmy Garcia, and a scenic refresh by Thyra Hartshorn.
Ms. Scroogeworth Returns to Memphis for Season Three Holiday Run at Reformation Memph Photo
Ms. Scroogeworth Returns to Memphis for Season Three Holiday Run at Reformation Memphis
by Rachel Stone - Nov 8, 2026

Vibranium Media Group will present the third season of MS. SCROOGEWORTH: A Christmas Musical at Reformation Memphis. The gospel-infused musical, created and directed by Tymika Chambliss-Williams, reimagines Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with a Black woman in the title role.
Video: Cameron Knight Previews A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre Center Photo
Video: Cameron Knight Previews A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre Center
by Marissa Faith Curley - Nov 7, 2026

Footage from McCarter Theatre Center's annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL features Cameron Knight returning as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Dickens adaptation directed by Lauren Keating. Check out the video!
Video: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At The Old Vic Performs 'See Amid the Winter's Snow' Photo
Video: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At The Old Vic Performs 'See Amid the Winter's Snow'
by Marissa Faith Curley - Nov 7, 2026

A performance of 'See Amid the Winter's Snow' from The Old Vic's A CHRISTMAS CAROL features the 2022-23 cast and Christopher Nightingale's score as the production prepares for its tenth year. Check out the video!
Video: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Rehearsal Trailer at Hale Centre Theatre Photo
Video: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Rehearsal Trailer at Hale Centre Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Nov 7, 2026

Rehearsal footage from Hale Centre Theatre shows the cast preparing A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the theatre's annual holiday production based on the Charles Dickens story. Check out the video!
El Capitan Theatre to Screen THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, HOME ALONE and More in Novem Photo
El Capitan Theatre to Screen THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, HOME ALONE and More in November
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2026

The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood will screen three holiday films during its Road to the Holidays series, which is part of its centennial celebration.
Cast and Creatives Set for EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) at Penfol Photo
Cast and Creatives Set for EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) at Penfold Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2026

Penfold Theatre Company revealed the cast and creative team for EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!), a slapstick comedy written by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez, with original music by Will Knapp.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tickets Now on Sale Through April 2027 Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tickets Now on Sale Through April 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for Musical Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway through early April 2027. The show is the longest running production at the Belasco Theatre. The cast currently stars Zachary Noah Piser, Savy Jackson, Stella Cole and Marcus Cho.
Pantochino's CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return to Milford's MAC Photo
Pantochino's CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return to Milford's MAC
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2026

Pantochino Productions will present its holiday musical CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MAC, Milford Arts Council in Milford. The adaptation of Charles Dickens' story has a book by Bert Bernardi and original music by Justin Rugg, with Rugg reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Photos: Dave Hearn, Adam Elliott, and More in CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Photo
Photos: Dave Hearn, Adam Elliott, and More in CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2026

All new photos have been released of the West End and touring cast of MISCHIEF’s production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong! Learn more and check out the photos here.
Video: Andy Karl Is Finding the Heart Behind the Humbug in A CHRISTMAS CAROL Photo
Video: Andy Karl Is Finding the Heart Behind the Humbug in A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Sam Anctil - Nov 4, 2026

The holiday season is almost here, and Andy Karl is getting ready to embrace his inner Scrooge! The three-time Tony Award nominee and Olivier Award winner will lead the cast of the Old Vic's acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol, returning to PAC NYC. Watch in this video as Karl, along with cast members Tamika Lawrence and Anne L. Nathan, chats more about the production and what audiences can expect from this magical holiday tradition.
JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Lifeline Theatre for Third Year Photo
JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Lifeline Theatre for Third Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2026

Lifeline Theatre will present JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Tom Mula, for a third season in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. The one-person production follows Jacob Marley's story alongside Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Video: First Look at PRESENT LAUGHTER at Chichester Festival Theatre Photo
Video: First Look at PRESENT LAUGHTER at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2026

A new promo clip previews Noël Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER, starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as Geri Essendine, with James Dreyfus and Adrian Lukis, in a limited run at Chichester Festival Theatre this winter.
Kevin Cahoon to Star in EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW at The Old Gl Photo
Kevin Cahoon to Star in EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show. The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and is written by Gordon Greenberg.
Video: Preview of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Photo
Video: Preview of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2026

A trio of clips about A CHRISTMAS CAROL covers the spirits of the season, a 1843-themed party, and family time without screens, offering a look at the holiday production. Watch the video!
Tickets on Sale This Week for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at Chicago's CIBC Theatre Photo
Tickets on Sale This Week for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at Chicago's CIBC Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2026

Broadway In Chicago revealed single tickets will go on sale for the Tony-winning musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, which will play a two-week engagement at the CIBC Theatre.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Merchant's House to Return for 14th Holiday Season Photo
A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Merchant's House to Return for 14th Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2026

The 14th season of A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be staged at the 1832 landmark in Manhattan's East Village, the Merchant's House Museum. The production will be performed by Vince Gatton and John Kevin Jones.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to North Shore Music Theatre for 35th Annual Holiday Prod Photo
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to North Shore Music Theatre for 35th Annual Holiday Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2026

North Shore Music Theatre will stage its 35th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL – A Musical Ghost Story in Beverly, Massachusetts, for 16 performances.
Plymouth's Spire Center to Add SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE SHADY ROOSTERS Through May Photo
Plymouth's Spire Center to Add SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE SHADY ROOSTERS Through May
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2026

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts, announced additional Sunday Fundays with the Shady Roosters, presented by IndieFerm Brewing, with shows set for early 2027. The band, formerly known as Lonesome Jukebox, plays rockabilly, blues, roots and old-school country in the venue's lobby.
Impro Theatre to Bring DICKENS UNSCRIPTED to North Coast Repertory Theatre Photo
Impro Theatre to Bring DICKENS UNSCRIPTED to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2026

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Impro Theatre's DICKENS UNSCRIPTED at its Solana Beach venue, with a performance scheduled for December 21. The improvised production is presented in partnership with the theatre.
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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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