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Aurora Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins Today

Create warm memories this winter with the return of Aurora Theatre's holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, playing November 27-December 20! The timeless tale of redemption unfolds as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Anthony Rodriguez) departs on an unforgettable journey of transformation through Christmas past, present and future. As Scrooge attempts to open his heart and mind to the true meaning of the holiday, audiences are invited to revisit the splendor of what makes this one of the greatest Christmas stories of all time!

Sammy Davis Jr. and Dickens Shows to Play in Rep for the Holidays at Performance Network

The start of the holiday season is here, and with it comes Performance Network Theatre's tandem productions that run in repertory November through December. Beginning the festivities is the Michigan premiere of WHY NOT ME? A SAMMY DAVIS JR. STORY written by Tim Rhoze running November 24­ - December 19, 2015. Continuing the season is the world premiere of DICKENS: AN A CAPELLA CAROL by Charles Dickens running November 27­ - December 20, 2015.

Exeter Northcott Theatre Receives Funding from Michael Bishop Foundation

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that The Michael Bishop Foundation has granted £50,000 a year for the next three years in unrestricted funds. The Michael Bishop Foundation supports a range of organisations across the arts, education and health sectors and was established in 1989 by Lord Glendonbrook.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 25th, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Plaid Tidings,' the Q Brothers and 'Die Hard' bring us holiday shows, and shows come and go at Lyric Opera and the Royal George. 'The Wiz' comes to TV and to a Bailiwick benefit, and 'The Lion King' and 'Pinocchio' promise family-friendly fare. And buy 'Season Of Carols 3!'

Full Cast Set for The Greene Space's Kathleen Turner-Led A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a radio drama inspired by the Charles Dickens classic, have become a beloved holiday tradition at The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR. This year, for the first time, the legendary role of Scrooge will be played by a woman -- acclaimed Golden Globe-winning actress Kathleen Turner. And BroadwayWorld is excited to report the full cast has just been announced!

BWW Review: Christie's Treasured MOUSETRAP Catches Milwaukee's Applause and Imagination at The Rep

Milwaukee Repertory Theater transports London's inimitable West End theater tradition to Milwaukee on their Quadracci Powerhouse stage. One of the theater's most successful playwrights, Agatha Christie, and her murder mystery The Mousetrap, haunt and humor theatergoers this November and December. The beguiling The Mousetrap production places several unusual characters in a guest house while snowbound in a small town near London. There's no where for anyone to escape after a seemingly unrelated murder occurs, and the audience applauds every moment as the nursery rhyme tune 'Three Blind Mice.' plays in the background several times during the performance while the guests figure out why they are all considered suspects.

Newnan Theatre Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens 12/10

Newnan Theatre Company's production of A Christmas Carol, by Dale Lyles, opens on Thursday, December 10, and runs through Sunday, December 20, at NTC's home at 24 First Avenue.  Tickets are available at the box office and online at newnantheatre.org. 

The Player's Ring's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins 12/4

?Starting December 4th, the Players' Ring continues its holiday tradition with their local adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol.  The show runs from December 4 to  December 23, with shows on Thursdays at 7 pm,  Fridays at 8PM, Saturdays at 3PM and 8PM, and Sundays at 3PM and  7 PM (please see our full schedule online). Ticket prices are $15 general admission, $12 students and seniors, with discounts provided for members of the Players' Ring. Early reservations are recommended and can be made at www.playersring.org  or by calling the Players' Ring at (603) 436-8123.

Hedgerow Theatre to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Reed reassures audiences that there will be no major changes to the production, which remains faithful to Dickens' tale of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserable, selfish miser whose heart is transformed after he is visited by a series of spirits on Christmas Eve. 'The set and basic story will all be familiar,' he confirmed 'because it's a classic just as it is. It isn't a rewrite, per se, just a script that better suits our company.'

Sammy Davis Jr. and Dickens Shows Play in Rep for the Holidays at Performance Network

The start of the holiday season is here, and with it comes Performance Network Theatre's tandem productions that run in repertory November through December. Beginning the festivities is the Michigan premiere of WHY NOT ME? A SAMMY DAVIS JR. STORY written by Tim Rhoze running tonight, November 24­ - December 19, 2015. Continuing the season is the world premiere of DICKENS: AN A CAPELLA CAROL by Charles Dickens running November 27­ - December 20, 2015.

Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of 'TIM AND SCROOGE' at Westchester Broadway Theatre

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents TIM AND SCROOGE, A CAROL FOR A LATER CHRISTMAS, with music by Neil Berg and book & lyrics by Nick Meglin. Directed by Nick Corley with musical direction by Patrick Hoagland, the production will run December 3 - December 27, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the two leads below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Edward Gero and More in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Ford's Theatre

The Ford's Theatre 2015-2016 season continues with A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens and adapted by Michael Wilson, now through December 31, 2015. Celebrated Washington stage actor Edward Gero returns for the seventh year to play Ebenezer Scrooge. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Gero and company onstage below!

Aurora Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins 11/27

Create warm memories this winter with the return of Aurora Theatre's holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, playing November 27-December 20! The timeless tale of redemption unfolds as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Anthony Rodriguez) departs on an unforgettable journey of transformation through Christmas past, present and future. As Scrooge attempts to open his heart and mind to the true meaning of the holiday, audiences are invited to revisit the splendor of what makes this one of the greatest Christmas stories of all time!

Arizona Theatre Company to Present THE SANTALAND DIARIES & A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Two of the Valley's favorite and most-celebrated actors will bring their special gifts to the holiday season in limited engagement one-person performances of Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, and David Sedaris' hilarious anti-holiday tale, The Santaland Diaries. Produced by Arizona Theatre Company in association with the Herberger Theatre Center, both shows will play in an intimate custom-built 250-seat stage-within-a-stage located in the grandly theatrical setting of Center Stage in downtown Phoenix.

Nashville Theater Calendar 11/23/15

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.

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