A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Part of our 15th Anniversary Season, 2022-2023

By Portland Playhouse

Photos by Shawnte Sims

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

A Christmas Ghost Story for All the Family

Ebenezer Scrooge takes a magical, transformative journey towards friendship and love, guided by three ghostly spirits. This traditional tale – full of wonder and joy – is surprisingly staged and contemporarily cast; it’s the perfect dose of holiday fun – for all the family.

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

It's Miser Time!

Miserly Scrooge embarks on a transformative Christmas journey towards hope, redemption and love!

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Can You Spare Some Change, Sir?

The cheery collecting people encourage Scrooge to give to the poor this Christmas, and Scrooge is having NONE of it!

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

A Ghostly Visitor

When Marley's Ghost pays Scrooge a visit, he sets him on a path that visits the past, present and future... What will Scrooge discover?

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Sparks of Magic

It starts with a spark, and what follows is a magical journey towards redemption

Anthony Michael Sheppard in A Christmas Carol (2022-12-25) by Portland Playhouse Produced, Photo by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

A Journey to the Past

The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge back to Christmasses of yesteryear.

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

There is Dancing....

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

More musical instruments than you can count

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

And So Much Song...

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Cue the Cute

Even the coldest heart would melt at the sight of Bob Cratchit singing with Tiny Tim

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Talented Youth

The youth cast serves up helpings and helpings of wholesome goodness, and a hearty dose of talent too.

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

A Ghost Story at Heart

But, it's not all lighthearted frolics, at its heart, A Christmas Carol is ghost story

Benjamin Tissell (L) & Cycerli Ash in A Christmas Carol (2022-12) by Produced by Portland Playhouse, Photo by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Not all Spirits are Spooky

Admittedly, the ghosts aren't too fearsome - and often the kids in our audience are the brave ones who take care of their adults if they get scared

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

The Heart of our Story

And, woven throughout the story, we find the Cratchit family, and their Tiny Tim.

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Don't Miss the Fezziwig's Party!

The ensemble cast will touch your heart with their dazzling talents.

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Make A Christmas Carol Part of your Christmas Traditions

It's an intimate, heart-swelling experience and the perfect show to be part of your Christmas traditions.

A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse, Decemeber 2022 (2022-12) by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Embracing Good Cheer

In fact it is such a fine and merry story that even Ebenezer Scrooge shakes off the coat of miserly misery and embraces the good cheer of Christmas.

The Cast of the 15th Anniversary Season's Production of A christmas Carol during a musical number (2022-12) by Produced by Portland Playhouse, Photo by Shawnte SimsPortland Playhouse

Come Once, Come Again

And, the good news - A Christmas Carol is a firm fixture in the Playhouse season, so come one year and come back every year after.

What to expect at A Christmas Carol

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