A Chicago Christmas Carol

"A Christmas Carol" Chicago Style ... "A Chicago Christmas Carol" 2010 version ... based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
Book and Music By William A. Reilly
Lyrics By Gary Lamb
Crown City Theatre Company presents a revamped, rejuvenated, revival of their 2008 production of "A Chicago Christmas Carol."
Book writer William A. Reilly, and Lyricist Gary Lamb have once again fused their innovative talents to create a Holiday classic.
With the help of new Director Brent Beerman, Assistant Director Ben Rovner, and Assistant Musical Director Kathi Chaplar, new songs have been added and new scenes have been written.
"A Chicago Christmas Carol" is the merging of two classic novels, Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle", and Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Set in the harsh reality of 1908 Chicago on a particularly cold and windy Christmas Eve, streetwalkers, the homeless and even Scrooge are in for a rough night. In this production Gary Lamb helms the piece as Ebenezer Scrooge, a despicable owner of a loan establishment that preys on the workers of his own Slaughterhouse.
Cast: Paton Ashbrook, Misha Bouvion, Dave Burges, Sadie Calvano, Susan Grozier, Gary Lamb, Anne Mannal, Paul Marchegiani, Kevin Michael Moran, Mikhail Roberts, Louis Silvers,
Kelsey Lee Smith and Pamela Taylor,
Director: Brent Beerman
Musical Director: William A. Reilly
Assistant Director: Ben Rovner
Assistant Musical Director: Kathi Chaplar
Production Stage Manager: Keiko Moreno and Zad Potter
Costume Designer: Tanya Apuya and Caitlin O'Hare
Set Designer: Keiko Moreno
"The political commentary of this storyline is a perfect mash-up with the hard-hearted greed of A Christmas Carol. The hybrid script is smartly adapted and well-written by William A. Reilly. There are changes to the story, of course, but you should experience them on your own. The music, by Gary Lamb, adds a special layer to the production. The stage direction and costumes are equally impressive. But what really makes this play worth seeing, even during the hectic holiday season, is the cast. It's a large, enthusiastic cast with top notch acting and impressive voices." Socal.com
"With a plethora of reproductions of Charles Dickens' most famous work, it is nice to see one that stands tall, remaining faithful to the original story and introducing a slightly new slant...and with music too. Crown City Theatre's A Chicago Christmas Carol is one big Christmas present to the entire community,...This is a wonderful representation of the Dickensian classic, proving once more that good theatre is right in our backyard. Crown's show rings in the holiday season with gusto." - broadwayworld.com
"WOW! A Chicago Christmas Carol, a striking musical adaptation of the Dickens favorite with an added dose of darkness and social revolutionary spirit. Though its climactic moments remain as emotionally powerful and inspirational as ever, getting there makes for a considerably rougher, tougher journey than most Christmas Carol adaptations you may have seen in years past—but a highly rewarding one...less "Christmassy" than A Christmas Carols tend to be, it more than makes up for this in entertainment value, emotional impact, and the fine performances of its very talented cast." - Stagescenela.com
"My first holiday play of the season, magically setting the mood for the wonders of Christmas... this is a beautifully staged, highly entertaining, must-see production! Presented by Crown City Theatre, this is a newly cast, cleverly revised version of their 2008 production about Scrooge and the colorful characters who change him forever. This is a dedicated and inventive NoHo troupe, offering one fine play after another. Under the fun-loving, breathtakingly inventive direction of Brent Beerman (assisted by Ben Rovner), an excellent cast of 13 actors win our hearts. This entire effort is joyously commendable and fully deserves a run in a larger venue! Someone should invite David Geffen to come and fall under its magical spell!" - Tolucan Times

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• A Christmas Carol
• A Chicago Christmas Carol
• 2010
• Crown City
• Crown City Theatre
• Crown City Theatre Company
• Noho
• North Hollywood
• Upton Sinclair
• The Jungle
• Book and Music By
• William A. Reilly
• Lyrics By
• Gary Lamb
• Director
• Brent Beerman
• Assistant Director
• Ben Rovner
• Assistant Musical Director
• Kathi Chaplar
• new songs
• 1908 Chicago
• Ebenezer Scrooge

[LittleCuteDork]

They are doing this play at my theater! I dont know what part I have yet but I can't wait to find out :D

[HarveyBeaglestone]

@LittleCuteDork

What theater? Indiana? Love to hear about it....

[LittleCuteDork]

@HarveyBeaglestone That would be a yes for Indiana ad for the theater its first presbyterian theater :) I'm still waiting ugh its always so hard!

[HarveyBeaglestone]

@LittleCuteDork

I hope it works out for you... it is a very fun show to do.

[LittleCuteDork]

@HarveyBeaglestone I got Isabella :) she is the role I really wanted to play! Where you in this play?

[HarveyBeaglestone]

@LittleCuteDork

Very cool. That is a tough, great role. Especially Isabella's song... "Isabella is alone"... sad, unresolved. Thanks for keeping me updated... let me know how rehearsals go. I played Bob Cratchit the first time the show went up.

[LittleCuteDork]

@HarveyBeaglestone Bob Cartchit looks like a great role to play. I have just read through the script! This looks like a great version of the play, can't wait for rehersals to start :)

[MrLittleBigDude]

This looks absolutely terrible.