A Chicago Christmas Carol, the World Premiere Holiday Musical
Crown City Theatre @ St. Matthew's Church (11031 Camarillo Street North Hollywood, CA 91602)
- Full Price:
- $20.00 - $30.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $15.00*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for A Chicago Christmas Carol was Sunday December 21, 2008 / 7:00pm.
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In 1661, when only men played women on England's theater stages, Edward Kynaston reigned supreme as London's most celebrated leading lady. But when actress Margaret Hughes persuades King Charles II to allow actual females to take the stage, the king's own courtesan, Nell Gwynn, and Kynaston's former dresser, Maria, become stars while Kynaston's career may be cut short -- spurring him down a path of revenge and reinvention. Jeffrey Hatcher's hilarious, yet poignant play was also adapted into the film Stage Beauty with Billy Crudup and Claire Danes. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Lizzie on Where to Park
Street parking
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Lizzie on Where to Eat
Snacks are available for a very reasonable cost
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Lori on Where to Eat
Coffee & snacks are offered (including home-baked brownies).
16 Goldstar Member Reviews
Eric W
This was a thoroughly enjoyable musical adaptation of a Christmas classic. It was close enough to the original to be familiar, but different enough to keep you interested. The acting/singing was excellent - each cast member shined at the right time.Written on Dec 22 2008
The music/lyrics were overall good. There were several standout songs, often the simpler ones like the Headmistress song which was hilarious. While maybe not on par with some of Broadways best, the songs did hold their own very well and most fit nicely into the storyline.
Overall this was a GREAT Christmas performance. I was never bored. If they put it up again next Christmas I would definitely go see and recommed others do as well!
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Lizzie
Great Cast!!Written on Dec 08 2008
This is a twist on a classic that is a must see.
We took our two children ages 6 & 7 and they were glued to their seats.
It is a long show, so if you are taking your children make sure they are theater savy.
The theater is small but the characters and staging are both well presented. They pack in tons of emotion and dramatic flair.
The songs are wonderful and the transitions were brilliant.
This Scrooge is a keeper!
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Maria Mikesell
This was one of the best Christmas productions I have seen all season. The actors were very professional. I'm amazed what they were able to do on such a small stage. I would definitely recommend this to people!Written on Dec 15 2008
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A great show - not to be missed. All the actors were right on the mark. All were fantastic singers. The accompanying piano player was terrific. The timing/pace couldn't be better. Run, don't walk to see this interpretation of "A Christmas Carol". You will be glad you did!!!!Written on Dec 01 2008
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More Information About A Chicago Christmas Carol
Description
<p>In transplanting Dickens’ tale to the stockyards and street corners of 1908 Chicago (as portrayed in Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle”) this new musical, “A Chicago Christmas Carol” is a powerful indictment of corporate America set against the background of the furious Chicago winter. As the wind howls across the city, we see the struggle of the poor in a very visceral way. We see Scrooge not as a cranky old man, someone to be laughed at and perhaps pitied, but as a man who holds the power of life and death in his greedy hands. His final conversion is not a happy turn of events, but a necessary re-alignment of how our society should conduct itself. With the current economic situation in our country and around the world, this production makes Dickens novel even more poignant today by reminding us of our not so distant past.
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<p>With an exciting new book and score by William A. Reilly set to powerful lyrics by Gary Lamb, this new ‘world premiere musical’ is sure to have an effect on even the greediest of hearts. If you see any “Christmas Carol” this year, this is the one to see. Although some material might not be suitable for the very young or sensitive audience members, it is sure to move, provoke and challenge your ideas of Dickens novel and remind you how vital and important this story remains.</p>