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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at Lantern Theater Company

Dates: 12/2/2023 - 12/27/2023

Theatre:

Lantern Theater Company


923 Ludlow Street
Philadelphia,

Phone: 215-829-0395

Tickets: $30-$35


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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol


In this wonderfully clear and direct telling of Charles Dickens' beloved novella, acclaimed playwright and actor Anthony Lawton brings the story vividly to life as only live theater can. Come rediscover Dickens' timeless story of a miser's miraculous redemption from a life of bitterness, greed, and isolation. Back by popular demand for its sixth year, this heartwarming adaptation has captured the hearts of theater critics and audiences alike, inspiring a new Philadelphia holiday tradition.

"ELECTRIFYING!" –The Wall Street Journal
"A 95-MINUTE MASTERPIECE... BRILLIANTLY PERFORMED AND STAGED." –The Philadelphia Inquirer

Stream it at home! Unable join us in person? Tickets for our professionally filmed, edited, and captioned version of A Christmas Carol are available now through January 7, 2024. Get your ticket and start watching now»


Ages: Ages 10-100



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Lantern Theater Company is at 923 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia.

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