Charles Dickens News

Lost Nation Theatre has cancelled tonight's performance of Willem Lange in A Christmas Carol due to a snowstorm in the area.

Last night was the official opening for Eddie Izzard in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations! The production recently extended, announcing its new closing date of February 11 at The Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street). Check out photos from opening night here!

Eddie Izzard stars in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations at The Greenwich House Theater. Read the reviews!

Get a first look at the extended run of Silicon Valley Shakespeare's production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by the late Richard Orlando.

 Enjoy a holiday tradition in the 19th century charm of historic Arrow Rock, as the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol for the eighth year!

The score is by award-winning composer Jeremy Holland-Smith (Musical Director for West End Production of Billy Elliot). BroadwayWorld is exclusively sharing two songs from the soundtrack, 'Ebenezer Are You There' and 'From Present To Future.' Be the first to hear the new tracks from the soundtrack now!

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio and Texas Public Radio (TPR) are teaming up to bring Christmas classics into everyone's homes this holiday season. Audiences can huddle around the radio and listen to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and A Christmas Carol on TPR channels across Texas on December 22nd at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 

Dickens’ tale gets a Tennessee twist in an all-new musical with a soundtrack written by the Queen of Country herself. What did the critics think?

In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 24, at 6:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 25, at 1:06 p.m.

Performances are now underway for Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, in which Eddie Izzard portrays 19 characters in a classic tale of convicts, mystery, friendship, rivalry, unrequited love, revenge, and redemption. In this video Eddie tells BroadwayWorld all about the new gig!

The producers of Eddie Izzard in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations announced that the run will be extended three weeks with a new closing date of February 11 at The Greenwich House Theater.  The show opens on December 15. Check out new photos of Eddie in action.

A thrilling production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is being presented at McCarter Theatre Center through December 24. 

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is one story that most audiences, young and old, are familiar with. After all, it's dusted off every year to mark the festive season - encouraging audiences to step into the Christmas spirit.

Musical A Christmas Carol, inspired by Charles Dickens' classic, has a Brazilian version and libretto by Daniela Cury, direction by Fernanda Chamma. Starring in this new Brazilian show are 80 artists on stage, young talents and renowned names in musical theatre. Among the highlights of the cast are Miguel Falabella and Arizio Magalhães.

San Antonio Theatre has the holiday spirit! 'Tis the seasons and there is no better time to check out your favorite holiday classics, some new takes on old favorites, and new traditions!

Elements Theatre Company recounts Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, harkening back to the original method of storytelling used by Dickens himself.

Playhouse on Park is collecting toys for Connecticut Children's through December 30th, 2022. This drive is in conjunction with Playhouse on Park's holiday show, A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS.

A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical, an irreverent and heartfelt new musical comedy for all ages that puts a “kosher” spin on the Charles Dickens classic, will present an abridged concert version of the show on December 18 (the first night of Hanukkah), in New York City at The Green Room 42.

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The Alliance Theatre's annual production of the Charles Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapted by David H. Bell and directed by Leora Morris, runs on the Coca-Cola Stage until December 24, 2022. Described as 'one of Atlanta's most treasured holiday traditions,' this production is Alliance’s 34th. It is also a remount of last year's reimagined staging, design, and performance features 'stunning new costumes, beautiful live music, exciting puppetry, and a reconceived set design.' It's easy to say Alliance's A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a holiday gift in itself. The story is a timeless reminder of what a little kindness, generosity, and gratitude can do to not only change your own life, but also your community that surrounds you.