Following a ten-year hiatus from the London stage, A Christmas Carol at the Noel Coward Theatre marks Jim Broadbent's return to the West End. Patrick Barlow's take on the Charles Dickens classic is unlike anything I've ever seen before - which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Although Broadbent's Scrooge is still somewhat cold-hearted, he is by no means as cruel as other depictions.
A Delightful Scrooge Brings Christmas to Actors' Playhouse
It's twelve years later, Tim is not so 'tiny' and Scrooge is not so curmudgeonly - so all's well in the Cratchit world, right? Ah, if only it was that easy!
Long Island certainly has some brilliant holiday productions this season. Currently running through December 29th, Oakdale's Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) has mounted a delightful showing of the musical version of A Christmas Carol; the one Madison Square Garden has produced. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Ms. Ahrens with Mike Ockrent, the wonderful cast surely didn't disappoint.
Classical Theatre Company Honors Dickens' Words In A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Rubicon Theatre celebrates the holidays with the company's first presentation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a World Premiere adaptation written by Producing Artistic Director Karyl Lynn Burns and directed by Brian McDonald. Rubicon's A Christmas Carol features a 24-member cast (the largest ensemble since the company's production of Fiddler on the Roof and the largest ever for a play).
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents its popular one-hour version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL for select dates in December. Enhanced with traditional carols, this classic Charles Dickens tale is on stage for just 10 performances from Dec. 5-21. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns to Hale Centre Theatre for its 31st season in December. The iconic holiday story brings families together during the holiday season to rejuvenate the Christmas spirit in all who see it. Tickets are on sale now for the holiday musical scheduled to run tonight, Dec. 5, through Dec. 24.
One of the most celebrated holiday stories ever told continues. In this musical sequel to Charles Dickens' famed 'A Christmas Carol,' it's been twelve years since Ebenezer Scrooge experienced his wonderful transformation from cold miser to loving benefactor of Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family.
Face it- we've all seen Scrooge's story a thousand times. But tonight's performance of SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL at the Hoover Library kept me engaged with smart and inventive direction by Jack Mann and an all-star cast.
A Memphis family holiday tradition, Theatre Memphis' 38th annual production of A Christmas Carol will run tonight, December 4 until December 23, 2015, on the Lohrey Stage. Miserly and rich Ebenezer Scrooge is approached by the ghostly vision of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of an upcoming spiritual journey. An eye opening exploration leads to happiness and enlightenment, not to mention song, dance, and holiday cheer.
Titan Theatre Company's annual production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL opens tonight December 4 and runs till December 20th at Queens Theatre. The original musical adaptation was conceived by Emily Trask & Lenny Banovez and was named 'Best Production' in the Timesledgers 'Best Of Queens' Awards in 2014. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Theatre Memphis' 38th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL will run tonight, December 4 until December 23, 2015, on the Lohrey Stage.
A new musical version of the classic tale A CHRISTMAS CAROL will make its world premiere at the Davenport Black Box Theatre, playing a limited run from tonight, December 4th through December 13th.
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 tonight, December 3 - December 27, 2015.
Perseverance Theatre's classic tale of Christmas and starting over returns this season to Anchorage. (PT) Adapted from Charles Dickens' original by Arlitia Jones and Michael Evan Haney, A Christmas Carol is the most produced play in the country and concerns one Ebenezer Scrooge. He is a greedy and stingy businessman, with no place in his life for kindness, compassion, charity or benevolence. When Scrooge is visited by four ghosts, including his former business partner, Jacob Marley, he is warned to change his ways or face a miserable afterlife. Share Scrooge's miraculous transformation with the whole family and experience the remembrance of the true meaning of Christmas. It's never too late to change is Charles Dickens' message of hope and empowerment that reminds us of the meaning of the holidays we celebrate each year.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns to Hale Centre Theatre for its 31st season in December. The iconic holiday story brings families together during the holiday season to rejuvenate the Christmas spirit in all who see it. Tickets are on sale now for the holiday musical scheduled to run Dec. 5 - 24.
Classical Theatre Company Executive Artistic Director John Johnston and Resident Company Artist Matthew Keenan have adapted the A CHRISTMAS CAROL, producing a much lauded production last season. Like Frosty the Snowman, the CTC adaption of the holiday favorite has returned for the winter.
A Memphis family holiday tradition, Theatre Memphis' 38th annual production of A Christmas Carol will run December 4 until December 23, 2015, on the Lohrey Stage. Miserly and rich Ebenezer Scrooge is approached by the ghostly vision of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of an upcoming spiritual journey. An eye opening exploration leads to happiness and enlightenment, not to mention song, dance, and holiday cheer.
Charles Dickens tangles with Broadway this holiday season at MetroStage with Kathy Feininger's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS CAROL. Broadway fan or not, it's hilarity for all.
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