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Review: A More Dickensian Approach to A Christmas Carol for the Goodman Theatre’s Centennial

Several versions of A Christmas Carol are familiar on television, in the movies, and, specifically, live at the Goodman Theatre. It’s a start to the holiday season in Chicago, usually coinciding […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • November 28, 2025
    • Review , Stages , Storefront , Theater

    Review: Blake Montgomery Becomes the Exhausted But Charming Author for Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again

    Now through December 22, one small corner of the Den Theatre, that bustling venue in Wicker Park, is home to Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, a cumbersome […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • December 11, 2024
    • Review , Stages , Theater

    Review: Goodman’s 47th Production of A Christmas Carol Is a Holiday Season Must-See!

    Now through December 31, Third Coast Review is raising money to support the diverse roster of writers you know and appreciate for their thoughtful, insightful arts and culture coverage in Chicago and beyond. […]

  • Erin Ryan
  • November 25, 2024
    • Stages , Theater

    Review: Goodman Theatre Continues a Fine Holiday Tradition with A Christmas Carol

    The Goodman Theatre’s 46th annual production of A Christmas Carol is the kickoff to the holiday season in Chicago. The last time I saw it was over 12 years ago […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • November 28, 2023
    • Stages , Theater

    Review: In Its 45th Christmas Carol, Goodman Theatre Roasts an Old Chestnut with New Seasoning and Traditional Charm

    A fair number of children and teens attended opening night of Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. Director Jessica Thebus and her creative team brought new life to this 45th edition […]

  • Nancy S Bishop
  • November 30, 2022
    • Stages , Theater , Virtual

    Review: Eclectic Theatre Adapts A Christmas Carol as Audio Play (With Visuals)

    A new audio-play-with-visuals by Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has joined the holiday season array of productions of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Eclectic’s version, adapted and directed by Andrew Pond, […]

  • Nancy S Bishop
  • December 11, 2021
    • Review , Stages , Theater

    Review: Much the Same, Goodman’s A Christmas Carol Remains a Treat, If Ready for Change

    A Christmas Carol

    Now in its 42nd year (a bit of a miracle, no?), Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol remains a steadfastly satisfying holiday tradition, even as this latest edition sees little change year […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • November 26, 2019
    • Review , Stages , Theater

    Review: As Chicago’s Holiday Traditions Go, A Christmas Carol is Among the Best

    A Christmas Carol

    Chicago loves its holiday traditions. From classics like the windows and the Walnut Room all dressed up at Field’s/Macy’s to more contemporary additions like Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza and ice […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • November 28, 2018
    • Stages , Theater

    Goodman’s A Christmas Carol Carries On Great Chicago Tradition for 40th Year

    Goodman Theatre, A Christmas Carol, Ghost of Christmas Present

    The Christkindlmarket has opened, the first weekend of Zoolights has come and gone, the Songs of Good Cheer holiday sing-along shows start at Old Town School of Folk Music next […]

  • Emma Terhaar
  • December 6, 2017
    • Stages , Theater

    Goodman’s A Christmas Carol Spooky and Affecting

    The 39th annual production of A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre is upon us, and this year’s production–steeped in Victorian spookiness–is a true redemptive treat. Despite Goodman’s jovial and colorful […]

  • Brent Eickhoff
  • December 5, 2016
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