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.
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?
Sparks of Magic
It starts with a spark, and what follows is a magical journey towards redemption
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....
More musical instruments than you can count
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 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
The Heart of our Story
And, woven throughout the story, we find the Cratchit family, and their Tiny Tim.
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.
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
Full cast and creative team credits, bios & headshots can be found here.
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