By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Tom Creamer
Directed by Henry Wishcamper
“A thing of soulful delight”
– CHICAGO TRIBUNE
A Christmas Carol 2016
Nov 19 – Dec 31, 2016 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
2 hours and 10 minutes including one intermission
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with A Christmas Carol—Chicago’s favorite holiday tradition!
“There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit” (Chicago Sun-Times) than experiencing the joy of this timeless tale of hope and redemption. Charles Dickens’ messages of hope, charity and kindness towards others mean more than ever this season. Share this heartwarming tradition—chock full of festive music, glorious costumes and more stage magic than ever—with friends and loved ones. It’s the best show to get at the true meaning of the holidays.
Critical Praise
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“A thing of soulful delight”
– Chicago Tribune
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“We always need Christmas, as conceived by Charles Dickens—generosity of spirit…gratitude…and boundless compassion”
– Chicago Tribune
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“It would be difficult to leave the theater unpossessed by joy, goodwill and generosity”
– Newcity
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“The genuine warmth of the story shines through”
– Newcity
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“The Goodman has done it again, reminding us why we can’t stay away from A Christmas Carol“
– TheaterMania
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“Leav[es] us utterly besotted with holiday spirit”
– Chicago Reader
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“Overwhelm[s] our senses with amazing sets, gorgeous costumes, and eye-popping lighting effects”
– Chicago Reader
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