Adapted by Tom Creamer
Directed by Jessica Thebus
Streaming through January 14, 2022
Watch A Christmas Carol from the comfort of your home!
For the first time in its 44-year history, we’re able to offer a five-camera, high-quality video recording to watch with your loved ones.
A Christmas Carol, 2021
Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge) in A Christmas Carol. Photo by Liz Lauren
(L-R) Grier Burke, Paris Strickland, Gayatri Gadhvi, Rika Nishikawa, Nelson H. Simmons dance with the ACC Ensemble in A Christmas Carol. Photo by Liz Lauren
(L - R) Susaan Jamshidi (Mrs. Cratchit) Gayatri Gadhvi (Tiny Tim) Thomas J. Cox (Bob Cratchit) Nelson H. Simmons (Peter Cratchit) in A Christmas Carol. Photo by Liz Lauren
(L-R) Thomas J. Cox (Ensemble) Penelope Walker (Mrs. Alice Fezziwig) Ariana Burks (Ensemble) Cindy Gold (Mrs. Maud Fezziwig) Christopher Sheard (Young Scrooge) Rika Nishikawa (Ensemble) in A Christmas Carol. Photo by Liz Lauren
The Cratchit family sings "Humble Cot" from the 2021 production of A Christmas Carol.
What A Christmas Carol Means to Me | Featuring cast members from the 2021 production.
Director Jessica Thebus discusses the inspiration behind A Christmas Carol.
Larry Yando (Scrooge) reflects on what 14 Seasons, unlimited memories and A Christmas Carol.
We are proud to welcome 1,400 first responders, frontline workers, and other local charitable organizations to experience the magic and joy of A Christmas Carol. Your gift today will help us share our home for joy this holiday season.
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Group discounts for 15+ available for select performances. Email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for details.
Nobody does A Christmas Carol better than the Goodman!💥💖
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[A Christmas Carol] makes me cry, happy tears.
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My first time seeing A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre, It’s so magical! 😭❤️
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This is the best performance of A Christmas Carol that I have ever seen!
Gail C. via Email
A tradition we never get tired of.
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[A Christmas Carol has] “never felt more welcome."
- Chicago Tribune
"The most powerful and needed A Christmas Carol of our lifetimes."
- Newcity
"Jessica Thebus has breathed new life into a beloved production...it's absolutely wonderful."
- Splash Magazine
"One of the most beloved seasonal tales and a favorite holiday tradition...this year's show is once again a winner"
- Northwest Indiana Times
"Larry Yando's Scrooge is an absolute joy to behold"
- Chicago Theatre Review
"the best parts of theatreーbrilliant acting, gorgeous design work, the overall feeling of magicーnot only remain, but shine brighter than ever."
Charles Dickens Playwright
Tom Creamer Adapter
Jessica Thebus Director
Justin Amolsch Musician
Kareem Bandealy Jacob Marley
Dee Dee Batteast Frida
Terry Bell Ensemble
Grier Burke Turkey Child
Ariana Burks Fan/Martha Cratchit
Thomas J. Cox Bob Cratchit
Amira Danan Belle
William Dick Ortle/Old Joe
Gayatri Gadhvi Tiny Tim
Allen Gilmore Scrooge Alternate
Cindy Gold Mrs. Maud Fezziwig
Molly Hernández Ensemble
Gregory Hirte Dick Wilkins
Susaan Jamshidi Mrs. Cratchit
Milla Liss Emily Cratchit Alternate
Andy Nagraj Abe
Rika Nishikawa Belinda Cratchit
Maddi Ruhl Musician
Malcolm Ruhl Music Director/Musician
Christopher Sheard Young Scrooge
Nelson H. Simmons Boy Scrooge/Peter Cratchit
Lucky Stiff Ghost of Christmas Past
Paris Strickland Emily Cratchit
Bethany Thomas Ghost of Christmas Present
Penelope Walker Crumb/Mrs. Alice Fezziwig
Andrew White Narrator
Larry Yando Ebenezer Scrooge
Wai Yim School Master
Darren Hill Understudy
Gage Wallace Understudy
Andrew Hansen Composer
Tommy Rapley Choreographer
Todd Rosenthal Set Designer
Heidi Sue McMath Costume Designer
Keith Parham Lighting Designer
Richard Woodbury Sound Designer
Alden J. Vasquez Production Stage Manager
Kimberly Ann McCann Stage Manager
Lauren Port Casting
Neena Arndt Dramaturg
Larry Yando, Chicago Tribune
“Do you spend the holidays under a dark cloud because you play such a mean character every night on stage?” Larry Yando, Ebenezer Scrooge for the past 14 years, answers the common questions he gets asked year after year—and discusses how his role in A Christmas Carol impacts his life on and off-stage.
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Join us for any of the following enhanced & accessible performances.
Questions? Please contact 312.443.3800 (voice), 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD) or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.
Touch Tour* and Audio-Described Performance Saturday, December 1112:30pm Touch Tour & 2pm Performance
American Sign Language-Interpreted PerformanceFriday, December 17 at 7:30pm
Open-Captioned PerformanceSunday, December 19 at 2pm
Spanish-Captioned PerformanceSunday, December 19 at 6:30pmMas Información
Sensory-Friendly PerformanceSunday, December 26 at 2pm
Use promo SENSORY to unlock the performance online, or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD). Learn more about our Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Performances.
*Touch Tours for the 2021/2022 Season will not have access to the stage due to current health and safety protocols, but will feature alternate pre-show sensory introductions.
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