A Christmas Carol 2014

37th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens
Directed by Henry Wishcamper
November 15 – December 28, 2014 (Opening Night is Sunday, November 23)

Director Henry Wishcamper and his 28-member all-Chicago cast—led by Larry Yando in his 7th turn as Ebenezer Scrooge—blends new magic with familiar moments in a production that has introduced nearly four generations of young people to theater. More than 1.2 million theatergoers have attended “the crown jewel of the holiday season” (Daily Herald) since the Goodman established it as an annual offering in 1977/1978—a time when only a handful of U.S. theaters mounted the production. Dickens’ 1843 classic is the iconic tale of greedy British businessman Ebenezer Scrooge, whose sizable bank account is only matched by his hatred of the holidays. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by four ghosts who take him on a spectacular adventure through his past, present and future, helping him rediscover the joys of life, love and friendship. Former cast members of the Goodman’s production include stage and screen notables Jessie Mueller, Del Close, Harry J. Lennix, Felicia P. Fields, Raul Esparza, Sally Murphy and Frank Galati. 

The Goodman dedicates the 2014 production to Robert Christen (1949-2014), its beloved Resident Lighting Designer who was the only artist to work on all 36 previous productions of A Christmas Carol, and is grateful for the generosity of its production sponsors. Fifth Third Bank is the Major Corporate Sponsor, PepsiCo is the Official Beverage Sponsor, Aon Corporation and KPMG LLP are the Corporate Sponsor Partners, and Chicago Tribune is the Media Partner.

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Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Director Henry Wishcamper in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Nathaniel Buescher (Tiny Tim) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Phillip Cusic (Peter Cratchit/Child in Doorway), Ava Morse (Emily Cratchit/Child in Doorway/Want), Skye Sparks (Belinda Cratchit) and Nathaniel Buescher (Tiny Tim) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Greg Hirte (Musician), Justin Amolsch (Musician) and J. Salome Martinez (Dick Wilkins) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Bret Tuomi (Fezziwig), Kim Schultz (Mrs. Fezziwig), Nathaniel Buescher (Tiny Tim/Ignorance), Skye Sparks (Belinda Cratchit), Phillip Cusic (Peter Cratchit/Child in Doorway), Ava Morse (Emily Cratchit/Child in Doorway/Want) and William A. Burke (Boy Scrooge/Turkey Boy/Old Joe’s Assistant) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Patrick Andrews (Ghost of Christmas Past) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Joe Foust (Jacob Marley/Old Joe) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Larry Yando (Scrooge) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Bret Tuomi (Fezziwig) and Kim Schultz (Mrs. Fezziwig) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Kareem Bandealy (Young Scrooge/Narrator), Larry Neumann Jr. (Schoolmaster/Percy/Undertaker/Chestnut Seller), Theo Allyn (Crumb), Anish Jethmalani (Fred) William A. Burke (Boy Scrooge/Turkey Boy/Old Joe’s Assistant), Paige Collins (Martha/Fan/Philomena) and Malcolm Ruhl (Musician) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

Author: Liz Lauren

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Ava Morse (Emily Cratchit/Child in Doorway/Want) and Skye Sparks (Belinda Cratchit) in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

Author: Liz Lauren

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Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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(L to R) Joe Foust (Marley) and Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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(L to R) Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Patrick Andrews (Ghost of Christmas Past) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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(L to R) Lisa Gaye Dixon (Ghost of Christmas Present) and Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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(L to R) Nathaniel Buescher (Tiny Tim), Ron Rains (Bob Cratchit) and Phillip Cusic (Peter Cratchit) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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(L to R) Larry Neumann Jr. (Percy), Nathaniel Buescher (Tiny Tim), Bret Tuomi (Mr. Fezziwig), Phillip Cusic (Peter Cratchit), Skye Sparks (Belinda Cratchit), J. Salome Martinez (Dick Wilkins), William Burke (Old Joe’s Assistant), Kristina Valada-Viars (Abby),Paige Collins (Martha Cratchit), Ava Morse (Emily Cratchit) and Theo Allyn (Miss Ortle) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre  (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

Author: Liz Lauren

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(L to R) Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Anish Jethmalani (Fred) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

Author: Liz Lauren

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(L to R) William Burke (Young Scrooge), Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Paige Collins (Fan) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

Author: Liz Lauren

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(L to R) Ron Rains (Bob Cratchit), Nathaniel Buescher (Tiny Tim), Ava Morse (Emily Cratchit), Phillip Cusic (Peter Cratchit), Skye Sparks (Belinda Cratchit), Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge), Paige Collins (Martha Cratchit) and Penelope Walker (Mrs. Cratchit) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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(L to R) Larry Neumann Jr. (Schoolmaster), Phillip Cusic (Peter Cratchit), Skye Sparks (Belinda Cratchit), Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Nathaniel Buescher (Tiny Tim) in A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre  (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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The cast of A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (November 15 – December 28, 2014). www.goodmantheatre.org/joy

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A Christmas Carol Poster Art

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