Charles Dickens News

We talk to the star of ONCE about taking on the role of Bob Cratchit in Antic Disposition's production of A Christmas Carol...

Central Alabama Theater presents Actor Mark Cabus in his acclaimed one-man stage version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in its Alabama premier this December. The veteran actor plays 36 characters from the classic tale of transformation and redemption at The Clubhouse On Highland, tonight and tomorrow, December 22 & 23 at 7:30 p.m.

David Hunter - last seen in the West End starring as Guy in the Olivier, Tony and Academy Award-winning musical Once - is to play Ebenezer Scrooge's downtrodden employee, Bob Cratchit, in award-winning Antic Disposition's magical, musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' festive classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Christmas weekend's big news: MAURICE HINES TAPPIN' THRU LIFE begins tonight at New World Stages, and be sure to check back with us for Broadway's holiday weekend schedule and '12 Days' countdown!

Alley Company Artist Melissa Pritchett ( Mary Pidgeon and Christmas Past) talks performing the Alley tradition, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, in the newly renovated Alley theatre.

Gary Naylor looks back on over 100 reviews to pick plenty of Christmas crackers and a few Christmas turkeys after another wonderful year in London Theatre.

Celebrate the holiday through the joy of sharing a classic story, read aloud by friends and neighbors. Inspired by the Moby-Dick Big Read at Plymouth University, UK, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT) invites members of the community to read Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL today, December 19 at 2pm on the theater's Julie Harris Stage.

Southern Winds Theatre is celebrating the 18th season of our One Man A CHRISTMAS CAROL written and performed by David McElroy. Mr. McElroy adapted for the stage and performs all 37 different characters, in this Charles Dickens masterpiece. Directed by Marylin McGinnis and Stage Managed by Bonnie Sprung.

It's that thematic power of hope and reconciliation that plays out so evocatively on theater stages throughout the world at this time of year, urging each of us on to our revelry during this hectic, oftentimes trying and crazy time of the year. Nashville's Larry Keeton Theatre presents just such an evocative story of Christmastime during wartime with A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol, the sequel to The 1940s Radio Hour, one of regional theater's most-often performed musical revues.

Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

The Second City's TWIST YOUR DICKENS is a hilarious spoof on all things Christmas, now in its final year at Portland Center Stage.

Rubicon Theatre Company makes the holidays merry and musical with upcoming concerts for audiences of all ages. The Tiny Tots Holiday Concert and Santa Party takes place on December 19 at 11:00 a.m.; and the Harmonix Holiday Concert is presented on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Performances take place on the mainstage at Rubicon, which is located at the theatre's home located at 1006 E. Main (the corner of Main and Laurel) in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District.

The award-winning Actors' Conservatory Theatre (ACT-San Diego, www.actsandiego.com) presents an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, with a 31 member youth and young adult cast. The production is Directed by Bernard Baldan, with Musical Direction by Desha Crownover and Choreography by Erin Petersen. Performances will be held at the Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, 92101 now through December 20, 2015. Click below to watch a sneak peek promo video for the show!

This week's Showcase features a Christmas freestyle challenge with the Q Brothers at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.Showcased this week on the Chicago Tribune is a Christmas freestyle challenge with The Q Brothers at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Check it out below!

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces casting for the final productions of its 41st Season.  The season continues with Tony nominated Mothers and Sons, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Steve Scott. The cast includes Cindy Gold (Katharine Gerard), Ben Miller (Bud Ogden-Porter), Jeff Parker (Cal Porter) and Ben Sprunger (Wil Ogden).

This holiday season, Dublin, Ireland has its own 'Scrooge' to reform on a windy Christmas Eve in the Keegan Theatre's beloved holiday tradition, AN IRISH CAROL. Written by Matthew J Keenan and directed by Mark A. Rhea, AN IRISH CAROL is back on stage for its five year anniversary.

Parson's Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed classical comedic theater company, continues its 16th Season with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, opening Saturday, December 19th. Adapted by Artistic Director, Lance Davis, this 75-minute performance is presented as a part of the theater's "Pay What You Will" Readers' Theater Series. Due to popular demand, tickets only remain for the Saturday night reading. Sunday, December 20th is SOLD OUT.

Many marvelous moments in Greasepaint's uplifting and well-played production of OLIVER! directed by Dale Nakagawa and choreographed by Molly Lajoie. A fine holiday treat for the family.

Winning the family Christmas show sweeps this year? Marc Robin's version of the Dickens classic, complete with dreidels and a bad-attitude teen Ghost of Christmas Future

Desert Theatreworks's new version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is touching and funny. Director Lance Phillips-Martinez adapted the Charles Dickens novella by using Dickens' words for narration and dialog. He also selected period Christmas carols, sung primarily by the chorus,The clever staging, the use of a combination musical chorus and Greek chorus (the latter narrates early parts of the story), the costumes, the make-up, the imaginative sound and lighting, the elements of humor, and, of course, the acting all contribute to the success of this top-notch production.