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Date of Death: June 09, 1870 (58)

Birth Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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In a New Brazilian Reinterpretation, Charles Dickens' OLIVER TWIST - MUSICAL Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 6, 2023


The show by Allan Oliver, pays homage to young Brazilian talents and has musical direction by Andre Cortada. The play that brings a new version of the story of Oliver, an orphan who struggles against hunger and slave labor in Victorian England, will move the audience with his courageous journey.

VIDEO: The Guthrie's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Releases Teaser Featuring Choreographer Regina Peluso
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023


Step into the A CHRISTMAS CAROL rehearsal room with choreographer Regina Peluso and hear how movement is used to infuse this timeless holiday tradition with joy and light. Watch the video here!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL to Run for 15th Season at the Players Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023


Celebrate the 15th season of A Christmas Carol the Musical Off-Broadway at the Players Theatre. Don't miss this beloved holiday tradition in Greenwich Village, featuring a British pantomime-inspired design and a cast for all ages. November 26 - December 30, 2023.

Traveling Players to Present COMMEDIA CHRISTMAS CAROL, A New Spin On A Dickens' Holiday Classic
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2023


Tickets are now available for Commedia Christmas Carol, which runs weekends Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 at Traveling Players Studio in Tysons Corner Center. 

Lantern Theater Company to Continue 30th Anniversary Season With CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY By Lynn Nottage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023


Lantern Theater Company will continue its 30th anniversary season with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage's dramatic gem, Crumbs from the Table of Joy. Learn how to purchase tickets!

SCROOGE Comes to North Texas Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023


North Texas Performing Arts has announced its 13th annual production of Scrooge, the Musical featuring its largest cast ever with over 130 adult and youth actors in this holiday favorite that has captivated some 20,000 audience members.

Shaw Festival to Present Charles Dickens's A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


The Shaw Festival's holiday shows, including Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, are set to light up the season starting on November 5. Don't miss out on the festive playbill!

Arizona Theatre Company Kicks Off Holiday Season With SCROOGE!, Company's New Musical Based On Classic Story
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023


Arizona Theatre Company has announced it is kicking off the holiday season with Scrooge!, the company's new holiday musical adaptation of the Oscar-nominated film of the same name created by Oscar-winning, Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated composer Leslie Bricusse and directed by Broadway director and ATC's own Matt August.

Michael Cerveris Returns as Scrooge in A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL At Pittsburgh CLO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023


Get the latest news on the cast of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, including the return of Michael Cerveris as Scrooge.

Cast Announced For The Dukes' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 24 November- 31 December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023


Casting announced for the Dukes' A Christmas Carol. The Dukes Christmas show returns with a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Featuring a stellar company of 6 actors, the cast has now been revealed. Don't miss this festive production from 24th November - 31st December.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) continues its annual holiday tradition by presenting a Baltimore-inspired version of A Christmas Carol. Last year CSC debuted a brand-new adaptation of the holiday classic to their audience.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 35th production of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, A Christmas Carol, running November 24 – December 23, 2023. 

Review: Plenty of High Notes at Unusually Low-Key Richard Tucker Awards Gala
by Richard Sasanow - Nov 1, 2023


An historic recording of golden age tenor Richard Tucker singing “Sound an Alarm” from Handel’s JUDAS MACCABEUS” set the tone for the Richard Tucker Music Foundation’s Gala concert at Carnegie Hall. There was wonderful singing ahead of us—but of a certain kind. Like many other classical organizations, the Tucker Foundation, has found that, as Charles Dickens said in “A Tale of Two Cities,” “It was the best of times, the worst of times.” The “best” is for the quality of the singers that the foundation has supported through varying kinds of grants. The “worst”? Money from the usual donor pool is in shorter supply than usual, which meant a less elaborate evening

Craig Wallace to Return As Ebenezer Scrooge In Ford's Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023


Craig Wallace will return as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ford’s Theatre production of 'A Christmas Carol'. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023


See rehearsal photos of Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse.

Video: Watch Jenny Fitzpatrick Perform 'As Long As He Needs Me' From OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023


Leeds Playhouse has released exclusive footage of the West End’s Jenny Fitzpatrick performing the ballad ‘As Long As He Needs Me’ from Lionel Bart’s Oliver!

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023


La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Neil Gaiman to Play Charles Dickens in a Dramatic Reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Town Hall in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023


Celebrated author Neil Gaiman will appear as Charles Dickens in a dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol at The Town Hall on December 18 & 19. Get all the details here!

Lyric's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns Indoors In An All-New Theatrical Production
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2023


Lyric Theatre's A Christmas Carol returns indoors in a new theatrical production. Get ready for a holiday classic brought to life on stage.

Cygnet Theatre to Present Ninth Season of A CHRISTMAS CAROL This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


Get into the holiday spirit with Cygnet Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol. Join Artistic Director Sean Murray as Ebenezer Scrooge in this beloved holiday classic.

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