FY25 A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

November 23 – December 29, 2024

Hartford’s beloved holiday tradition.    

On a bleak and snowy Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge wants nothing more than to collect his debts. But when he is visited by a ghostly old friend, Scrooge must confront his own selfish ways and discover the true meaning of Christmas. Join Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future on this journey of redemption in a mesmerizing display of theatrical magic and wonder.

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

November 23 – December 29, 2024

Hartford’s beloved holiday tradition.    

On a bleak and snowy Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge wants nothing more than to collect his debts. But when he is visited by a ghostly old friend, Scrooge must confront his own selfish ways and discover the true meaning of Christmas. Join Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future on this journey of redemption in a mesmerizing display of theatrical magic and wonder.

Info & Accessibility

Run time: Approximately 2 hours with one intermission.

Please note: This production contains fog, haze, strobe lights and spooky ghosts.

Digital Program

The Cast

Allen Gilmore

Ebenezer Scrooge

Erik Bloomquist

Fred / Young Scrooge

Natalie Brown

Mrs. Fezziwig / Fred’s Sister-in-Law

Vanessa R Butler

Belle / Fred’s Wife

Robert Hannon Davis

Second Solicitor / Undertaker

Rebecka Jones

Bettye Pigeon / Spirit of Christmas Past

Hero Marguerite

Mrs. Cratchit

Mauricio Miranda

Mr. Marvel / Spirit of Christmas Future

John-Andrew Morrison

Bert / Spirit of Christmas Present

Patrick O’Konis

Bob Cratchit

Stuart Rider

Stuart Rider

First Solicitor / Mr. Fezziwig

Noble Shropshire

Noble Shropshire

Mrs. Dilber / Jacob Marley

The Hartt School Cast

Liliana Alva

Ghostly Apparition (Elizabethan) / Fred’s Guest / Wendy

Jordan Cyr

Ghostly Apparition (Tudor) / Dick Wilkins

Katie Gwen Morris

Female Swing / Ghostly Apparition (Flash App) / Street Person

Jessie Levin

Rich Lady / Fiddler / Fred’s Guest

John Pagliarulo

Mr. Toby / Dilber Double / Fred’s Guest

Jason Pietroluongo

Ghostly Apparition (1400s Soldier) / Teen Scrooge / Party Guest #2 / Fred’s Guest

Madelyn Rothstein

Ghostly Apparition (Napoleonic) / Martha Cratchit

Xavier Turner

Swing / Ghostly Apparition (Flash App) / Street Person

Max Unlu

Ghostly Apparition (18th Century) / Party Guest #1 / Mr. Topper

Jenna Willet

Ghostly Apparition (Medieval) / Nichola

The Youth Ensemble

Tiny Tim Cratchit

Logan Gordon-Gay, James Salvo

Spoiled Child / Schoolboy

Victoria Bowling, Aria Pierce

Boy Scrooge / Fred’s Son

Rashad Matthews Jr., Julian McKinney

Fred’s Daughter / Schoolboy

Coralie Frumkin, Gibson Quinn

Fan, Scrooge’s Sister

Avery Cerny, Elise Proto

Claire, Fezziwig’s Daughter

Ari Mendoza, Julia Sheehan

Belinda Cratchit / Schoolboy

Cru Aspen Lyles, Isabella Lundy

Peter Cratchit

Emaline Gray, Eliot Lentino

Cider Child / Ignorance

Addison “Addy” Curren, Gloria Dotson-Kelly

Fruit Child / Want

Theodore “Teddy” Curren, Adelina McGinnis

Turkey Child

Benjamin O’Brien, Vedanth Satish

Lamplighter

Naeem Opoku-Shinn, Jordyn Schmidt

The Creative Team

Adaptor & Director

Michael Wilson

Choreography

Hope Clarke

Scenic Design

Tony Straiges

Original Costume Design

Zack Brown

Costume Design

Alejo Vietti

Lighting Design

Robert Wierzel

Original Music & Sound Design

John Gromada

Wig Design

Brittany Hartman

Flying Effects

ZFX, Inc.

Music Director

John Fitzpatrick

Dialect and Voice Coach

Johanna Morrison

Wig and Hair Coordinator

Jodi Stone

Youth Coordinator

Shelby Demke

Production Stage Manager

Kelly Hardy

First Assistant Stage Manager

Chandalae Nyswonger

Second Assistant Stage Manager

Campbell Anidjar

On Stage

Behind-the-scenes of A Chistmas Carol:

Making the Magic

Step behind-the-curtain at Hartford Stage: Alex Meadows (Costume Shop Director), Barry Sellers (Draper), and Jodi Stone (Wig & Hair Coordinator) discuss the costumes and wigs of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas.

Scene and Heard

Artistic Director Melia Bensussen sits down with actors Allen Gilmore, Rebecka Jones, John-Andrew Morrison, and Mauricio Miranda to discuss A Christmas Carol at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism.

In the Rehearsal Room

Listen to the company of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas discuss the magical production of the heartwarming tale we all know and love.

Reviews

“It’ll still bring joy to your heart and tears to your eyes.” – Hartford Courant

Critics interested in reviewing A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas should contact Marketing Associate, Molly Flanagan, via email at mflanagan@hartfordstage.org.

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Off-Peak Performances:

Save $10 per ticket at these shows:
November 23, 24 & 27
December 26, 27, 28 & 29

Special dates.

December 6: Opening Night
December 7: Sensory Friendly Performance (what’s this?)
December 8: Open-Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
December 14 @ 2pm: Audio-Described Performance (what’s this?)

Tickets start at $30.

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Get tickets.

November/December

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

17

18

19

20

21

22

23
7:30

24
2:00

25

26

27
7:30

28

2

3

5

9

10

11
7:30

12
7:30

13
7:30

15
2:00

16

17

18
7:30

19
7:30

20
7:30

22
2:00

23
7:30

24
2:00

25

27
7:30

29
2:00

Special dates.

December 6: Opening Night
December 7: Sensory Friendly Performance (what’s this?)
December 8: Open-Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
December 14 @ 2pm: Audio-Described Performance (what’s this?)

Tickets start at $30.

Become a subscriber and save! No matter how you enjoy coming to the theater, we have a subscription offer for you.

Which subscription is right for me?

On Stage

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Info & Accessibility

More information about the production including run time will be available closer to the first performance date.

Digital Program

The Cast

Allen Gilmore

Ebenezer Scrooge

Erik Bloomquist

Fred / Young Scrooge

Natalie Brown

Mrs. Fezziwig / Fred’s Sister-in-Law

Vanessa R Butler

Belle / Fred’s Wife

Robert Hannon Davis

Second Solicitor / Undertaker

Rebecka Jones

Bettye Pigeon / Spirit of Christmas Past

Hero Marguerite

Mrs. Cratchit

Mauricio Miranda

Mr. Marvel / Spirit of Christmas Future

John-Andrew Morrison

Bert / Spirit of Christmas Present

Patrick O’Konis

Bob Cratchit

Stuart Rider

Stuart Rider

First Solicitor / Mr. Fezziwig

Noble Shropshire

Noble Shropshire

Mrs. Dilber / Jacob Marley

The Hartt School Cast

Liliana Alva

Ghostly Apparition (Elizabethan) / Fred’s Guest / Wendy

Jordan Cyr

Ghostly Apparition (Tudor) / Dick Wilkins

Katie Gwen Morris

Female Swing / Ghostly Apparition (Flash App) / Street Person

Jessie Levin

Rich Lady / Fiddler / Fred’s Guest

John Pagliarulo

Mr. Toby / Dilber Double / Fred’s Guest

Jason Pietroluongo

Ghostly Apparition (1400s Soldier) / Teen Scrooge / Party Guest #2 / Fred’s Guest

Madelyn Rothstein

Ghostly Apparition (Napoleonic) / Martha Cratchit

Xavier Turner

Swing / Ghostly Apparition (Flash App) / Street Person

Max Unlu

Ghostly Apparition (18th Century) / Party Guest #1 / Mr. Topper

Jenna Willet

Ghostly Apparition (Medieval) / Nichola

The Youth Ensemble

Tiny Tim Cratchit

Logan Gordon-Gay, James Salvo

Spoiled Child / Schoolboy

Victoria Bowling, Aria Pierce

Boy Scrooge / Fred’s Son

Rashad Matthews Jr., Julian McKinney

Fred’s Daughter / Schoolboy

Coralie Frumkin, Gibson Quinn

Fan, Scrooge’s Sister

Avery Cerny, Elise Proto

Claire, Fezziwig’s Daughter

Ari Mendoza, Julia Sheehan

Belinda Cratchit / Schoolboy

Cru Aspen Lyles, Isabella Lundy

Peter Cratchit

Emaline Gray, Eliot Lentino

Cider Child / Ignorance

Addison “Addy” Curren, Gloria Dotson-Kelly

Fruit Child / Want

Theodore “Teddy” Curren, Adelina McGinnis

Turkey Child

Benjamin O’Brien, Vedanth Satish

Lamplighter

Naeem Opoku-Shinn, Jordyn Schmidt

The Creative Team

Adaptor & Director

Michael Wilson

Choreography

Hope Clarke

Scenic Design

Tony Straiges

Original Costume Design

Zack Brown

Costume Design

Alejo Vietti

Lighting Design

Robert Wierzel

Original Music & Sound Design

John Gromada

Wig Design

Brittany Hartman

Flying Effects

ZFX, Inc.

Music Director

John Fitzpatrick

Dialect and Voice Coach

Johanna Morrison

Wig and Hair Coordinator

Jodi Stone

Youth Coordinator

Shelby Demke

Production Stage Manager

Kelly Hardy

First Assistant Stage Manager

Chandalae Nyswonger

Second Assistant Stage Manager

Campbell Anidjar

Behind-the-Scenes of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

Making the Magic

Step behind-the-curtain at Hartford Stage: Alex Meadows (Costume Shop Director), Barry Sellers (Draper), and Jodi Stone (Wig & Hair Coordinator) discuss the costumes and wigs of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas.

In the Rehearsal Room

Listen to the company of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas discuss the magical production of the heartwarming tale we all know and love.

Scene and Heard

Artistic Director Melia Bensussen sits down with actors Allen Gilmore, Rebecka Jones, John-Andrew Morrison, and Mauricio Miranda to discuss A Christmas Carol at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism.

Reviews

“It’ll still bring joy to your heart and tears to your eyes.” – Hartford Courant

Critics interested in reviewing A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas should contact Marketing Associate, Molly Flanagan, via email at mflanagan@hartfordstage.org.