December 15, 2009
Last Chance: A Christmas Carol @ the Walnut Street Theatre
The cast of a Christmas Carol, Photo by Mark Garvin
Just a handful of performances of A Christmas Carol remain at the Walnut Street Theater, and it is a great way to kick-off your holiday celebration in Center City with the family.
This version, directed by Bernard Havard, is fitted nicely with the makings of a great production for kids: a fast pace, fun score, bright colors, and recognizable story. Check out matinees this Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The stage production of the 1843 Charles Dickens classic includes a lively score and the classic story of how grouchy and miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, played endearingly by Benjamin Lovell, is reminded of the Christmas spirit.
Children sit on the age of their seats when a spooky Jacob Marley (Nathan Holt) bursts through the curtain, one of a dozen stage tricks and gags that keep kids interested. The performance is built on a small cast playing multiple roles and stripped of needless transitions in a story that most have seen countless times.
A Christmas Carol @ the Walnut Street Theatre
Dec. 5 – 19th, 2009
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA
(215) 574-3550
www.walnutstreettheatre.org
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December 15, 2009, 3:00 pm
HughE Dillon says:
I really enjoyed Oliver!! The music was great, and Hugh Panaro is awesome in this production.
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