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By CHARLES DICKENS
Adapted by HOWARD DALLIN

 
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NOV. 22 - DEC. 30, 2017
 

Directed by MICHAEL EVAN HANEY

The Playhouse's version of A Christmas Carol combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given one last chance at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life — his first love Belle, his kindhearted employer Fezziwig, his nephew Fred and his heartily abused clerk Bob Cratchit — he realizes that it's never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas Carol's heartwarming message, hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects help to make the show one of the Playhouse's most popular productions each year.
 
"For my money, there's no better local holiday entertainment." – The Cincinnati Enquirer


ADVISORY:
A Christmas Carol is suitable for all general audiences, including children ages 5 and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted. Please contact the Box Office if you have questions or require additional information.

RUNNING TIME: The show runs approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, including one intermission.

The cast of A Christmas Carol. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

 

 

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Ryan Wesley Gilreath

Nov 24, 2017, 16:31 PM
Role : Bob Cratchit / Schoolmaster Oxlip
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Ryan is a New York-based actor who is honored to be returning to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Having grown up in Cincinnati, it was this production of A Christmas Carol years ago that inspired him to pursue acting. Recently, Ryan played Jack Miller on AMC's TURN, wrote his first commercial (Dyson) and did voice-over for Crayola. On the side, he continues to workshop new plays and has started working on scripts for television. He's also performed as the retired and new Crayola Crayons, where he made a Good Morning America appearance, performed with Kida (winner of So You Think You Can Dance) and threw the first pitch at a baseball game. STRIKE! Theatre credits include Seven Angels (Burning Desire, starring alongside Lou Diamond Phillips), Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (Tribes, Other Desert Cities, Next Fall, Mary’s Wedding), the national tour of Echoes of Ireland, The Human Race Theatre Company (Ears on a Beatle), Florida Repertory Theatre (Deathtrap), The Theater Barn and Blue Jacket (The Outdoor Drama). Television/film credits include Oppenheimer in American Genius (National Geographic), Gold Fever (Discovery Channel), Deception (NBC), Team Umizoomi (Nick Jr.) and the pilot of Guilty (Fox) opposite Cuba Gooding, Jr. Thanks to Michael, Blake, Lynn Meyers, his wonderful family and Cincinnati for being AWESOME! Please visit www.RyanWesleyGilreath.com.
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Bruce Cromer on Making A CHRISTMAS CAROL Sing

Nov 22, 2017
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Bruce Cromer reflects on playing Ebenezer Scrooge and on what he enjoys most about A Christmas Carol.

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Dec 15, 2017
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