Goodman Theatre’s 47th Annual “A Christmas Carol” Premieres November 16, 2024
Chicago’s Goodman Theatre announced that rehearsals for the 47th annual production of A Christmas Carol, “the greatest seasonal story of all” (Chicago Tribune), are now underway for the play’s November 16, 2024, holiday premiere.
Now in its fifth decade, A Christmas Carol follows Ebenezer Scrooge on the fateful Christmas Eve as he is visited by four ghosts who take him on a spectacular adventure through his past, present and future, helping him with his discovery of kindness, compassion and redemption.
Acclaimed Chicago artist Jessica Thebus will return for her fifth season directing a 34-member all-Chicago cast that stars Christopher Donahue in his first year as Ebenezer Scrooge, along with other local favorites new to the production—Kate Fry (Narrator), Anthony Irons (Bob Cratchit), Bri Sudia (Ghost of Christmas Present). As Alternate Scrooge, Austin Tichenor steps into the miserly businessman’s shoes for 10 performances only. This season, a new Tiny Tim will be cast by Ava Rose Doty (last seen as Young Tommy in The Who’s TOMMY), who will be joined by fellow young performers Isabel Ackerman, Viva Boresi, Annabel Finch, Xavier Irons and Henry Lombardo.
“Building the world of A Christmas Carol, which is a true Chicago tradition, is like weaving a quilt,” said Director Jessica Thebus. “The fabric is strong, and the pattern is familiar, but details can be added to keep it fresh and new. With actors bringing their own stories and experiences to the quilt in unpredictable ways, I’m excited to see what emerges this year.”
A Christmas Carol is on stage November 16 – December 30 (opening night is Sunday, November 24 at 7pm). Tickets are on sale at GoodmanTheatre.org/carol or by phone at 312.443.3800. Visit the website for performance dates when Austin Tichenor will appear as Scrooge.
