Charles Dickens News

Cameron Mackintosh's production of OLIVER! announces its full cast as the show celebrates its second year in London's West End.

This winter, the Midwest Trust Center will host performances by THE BARRICADE BOYS and THE ACTING COMPANY, offering audiences a blend of musical theatre and dramatic productions. These events will showcase a diverse repertoire, highlighting the talents of both groups.

Herbert Welch has been appointed as the Tour Producer for The Acting Company's 2026 National Tour, featuring productions like GREAT EXPECTATIONS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The tour will visit various U.S. locations from January 2025 to March 2026.

For this Christmas season, we opened with A Christmas Carol in Hot Springs and closed with A Christmas Carol: The Musical in Conway with Red Curtain Theatre. Featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and directed by Liz Mathis with music direction by Kayla White and choreography by Rebecca Dillon, the production ran from December 12–21.

A delightful way to kick off Christmas week weas this offbeat radio play production of Charles Dickens' classic short story.

Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 217th season with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective, an adaptation of some of the most famous detective stories ever told.

Patrick McBride discusses portraying Ebenezer Scrooge in Cygnet Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol in a new video interview with FOX 5 San Diego’s Shally Zomorodi.

Ever wonder about the stories of all the houses in A CHRISTMAS CAROL? Watch as scenic Designer Michael Locher walks through his vision for transporting Alley Theatre audiences across Victorian London.

Pierre Brault’s A Christmas Carol: Solo is back again this season at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe! This is an extraordinary interpretation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic.

 Westport Country Playhouse’s “A Sherlock Carol,” a family-friendly holiday production, is playing its final performances now through Sunday, December 21. Watch in this video!

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: RADIO PLAY at Rialto Community Theatre?

Be Bold! Productions is presenting A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. The production marks its 17th anniversary season and features a book by director Brenda Bell, based on the original story by Charles Dickens, with a score by Michael Sgouros. Check out photos of the production.

Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, Sam Clafin, and more have joined the forthcoming film adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story from director Ti West. Paramount will release the movie in theaters on November 13, 2026. 

You can now get a first look at “A KIDMAN CAROL: A GAY DEMENTIA ON AUSTRALIAN DAMES,' which begins performances Off-Broadway with Josh Sharp and Marla Mindelle.

Síguenos entre bambalinas con entrevistas exclusivas al elenco y un recorrido por el proceso creativo del espectáculo en el Teatro La Latina.

Director-writer Justin Meyer has made magic with his energetic and talented co-horts, both on- and off-stage, launching what should become a holiday tradition.

Westport Country Playhouse will stage “A Sherlock Carol,” a family-friendly holiday production based on two classic tales, “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,” a classic Sherlock Holmes story. Check out photos of the production.

If I had a nickel for every time that I’ve reviewed the same show, I’d have 2 nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but I’m surprised that it took so long in my reviewing history to happen. It shouldn’t be a surprise, however, that in both cases, they are to review Christmas productions. For the first time since 2021, I’ve been treated with attending TheatreWorks New Milford’s production of Matt Austin’s, What the Dickens. Can we officially call this a Christmas Classic?

South Coast Repertory will commission award-winning playwright Amy Freed to write a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with Artistic Director David Ivers set to direct.

Photos have been released from the West Coast premiere of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The production features a new adaptation by Harrison David Rivers and is directed by Jared Mezzocchi in association with AXIS Dance Company.