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.
A Hartford Holiday Tradition!
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 program will be available one week prior to the start of the shows.
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
First Solicitor / Mr. Fezziwig
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 Chistmas Carol:
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.
Hartt at Hartford Stage
Since 2013, Hartford Stage and The Hartt School at the University of Hartford have had a partnership-in-training program which allows students from the Theater Division to act and work in the company’s productions.
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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December 6: Opening Night
December 7: Sensory Friendly Performance (what’s this?)
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December 14 @ 2pm: Audio-Described Performance (what’s this?)
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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.
Info & Accessibility
More information about the production including run time will be available closer to the first performance date.
Digital Program
The program will be available one week prior to the start of the shows.
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
First Solicitor / Mr. Fezziwig
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
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.
Hartt at Hartford Stage
Since 2013, Hartford Stage and The Hartt School at the University of Hartford have had a partnership-in-training program which allows students from the Theater Division to act and work in the company’s productions.
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.
News
Hartford Courant: Hartford Stage’s 2024-25 season to feature Shakespeare, August Wilson and a horror classic
