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A Christmas Carol

Presented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre

November 27-December 27, 2009

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Stoneham Theatre re-opened its doors with A Christmas Carol on December 1, 2000. Now the heartwarming classic returns in celebration of the theatre's tenth season. Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and all three ghosts for this tale of redemption and forgiveness that captures the true spirit and magic of the holiday season.

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    Stoneham Theatre

    395 Main Street
    Stoneham, MA 02180

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    Tickets: $40-48; $20 student/child tickets

    Info Phone: 781-279-2200

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    November 27-December 27, 2009

    Times:
    Wednesday at 7pm, Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 3pm & 7pm, Sunday at 1pm & 5pm

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    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "Christmas Carol"
      Review posted by: Diane from Burlington,MA, Dec 17, 2009
      

      I think it is unfair to compare to NSMT. This production is different and wonderful in its own way.The way the sets were changed was incredible

      I think it is unfair to compare to NSMT. This production is different and wonderful in its own way.The way the sets were changed was incredible

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "Wonderful"
      Review posted by: Robert Blackblood from Boston, Dec 14, 2009
      

      A moving telling of a wonderful story of loss and redemption. Pure Dickens. Pure Christmas.

      A moving telling of a wonderful story of loss and redemption. Pure Dickens. Pure Christmas.

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "What the Dickens?"
      Review posted by: Charlie Jenner from Gt Barrington, MA., Dec 13, 2009
      

      This is Dickens pure and simple. No msg, no additives just a profound and simple telling of a wonderful story. It is touching almost tragic and utterly joyful.

      This is Dickens pure and simple. No msg, no additives just a profound and simple telling of a wonderful story. It is touching almost tragic and utterly joyful.

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "Don't compare to NSMT"
      Review posted by: Robert Palvey from Beverly, MA, Dec 07, 2009
      

      Those who were bored by this production must have no appreciation for Dickens. This adaptation is certainly narration- heavy, but that's because the actors are speaking words from the page. As... Expand

      Those who were bored by this production must have no appreciation for Dickens. This adaptation is certainly narration- heavy, but that's because the actors are speaking words from the page. As someone who's seen more than one Christmas Carol on Stoneham Theatre's stage, I must say the change of pace is welcome. There's still spectacle, emotion, and all the elements that make A Christmas Carol such a classic -- they're just presented with an intense eye for the source material. It's probably not for everybody, but it's a faithful, spirited adaptation of the classic. Collapse

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "A Christmas Carol"
      Review posted by: Henry P. Gravelle from Stoughton, MA, Dec 06, 2009
      

      What would Christmas be without the spirits of Christmas past, present and future, Bob Cratchit, Marley’s ghost, Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge snarling Bah Humbug! A Christmas Carol brings the... Expand

      What would Christmas be without the spirits of Christmas past, present and future, Bob Cratchit, Marley’s ghost, Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge snarling Bah Humbug! A Christmas Carol brings the memory of the famous Dickens tome to life through a show and tell performance. I found the narration by the characters, followed by dialogue, confusing… added by constant prop changes and duel role actors. It is difficult to bring about a large ensemble with multiple props effectively at a small venue. Marley’s ghost stood out. His distant voice sounding from another dimension but lower lighting might have made his apparition eerier. Over all I felt the production entertaining. Merry Christmas and God bless us one-and-all. A Christmas Carol at the Stoneham Theatre, November 27-December 27, 2009 www.henrygravelle.com Collapse

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "christmas carol"
      Comment posted by: Jo Riggillo from Saugus, Mass, Dec 04, 2009
      

      My daughter and I were disappointed, we expected to see a colorful play with music and costumes, comparable to North Shore Theatre. I did not read the prior review. Found it dull and boring.

      My daughter and I were disappointed, we expected to see a colorful play with music and costumes, comparable to North Shore Theatre. I did not read the prior review. Found it dull and boring.

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "I wish you had 0 Stars"
      Review posted by: Marcia Falvey from Billerica, MA, Dec 03, 2009
      

      This was the most boring and uninspiring Christmas Carol I have ever seen. My husband and I actually walked out. Scrooge spoke in the "third person" Why???? It was just terrible, very poor production.... Expand

      This was the most boring and uninspiring Christmas Carol I have ever seen. My husband and I actually walked out. Scrooge spoke in the "third person" Why???? It was just terrible, very poor production. I have always loved the show at the North Shore. Collapse

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    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "Christmas Carol"
      Review posted by: Diane from Burlington,MA, Dec 17, 2009
      

      I think it is unfair to compare to NSMT. This production is different and wonderful in its own way.The way the sets were changed was incredible

      I think it is unfair to compare to NSMT. This production is different and wonderful in its own way.The way the sets were changed was incredible

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "Wonderful"
      Review posted by: Robert Blackblood from Boston, Dec 14, 2009
      

      A moving telling of a wonderful story of loss and redemption. Pure Dickens. Pure Christmas.

      A moving telling of a wonderful story of loss and redemption. Pure Dickens. Pure Christmas.

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "What the Dickens?"
      Review posted by: Charlie Jenner from Gt Barrington, MA., Dec 13, 2009
      

      This is Dickens pure and simple. No msg, no additives just a profound and simple telling of a wonderful story. It is touching almost tragic and utterly joyful.

      This is Dickens pure and simple. No msg, no additives just a profound and simple telling of a wonderful story. It is touching almost tragic and utterly joyful.

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "Don't compare to NSMT"
      Review posted by: Robert Palvey from Beverly, MA, Dec 07, 2009
      

      Those who were bored by this production must have no appreciation for Dickens. This adaptation is certainly narration- heavy, but that's because the actors are speaking words from the page. As... Expand

      Those who were bored by this production must have no appreciation for Dickens. This adaptation is certainly narration- heavy, but that's because the actors are speaking words from the page. As someone who's seen more than one Christmas Carol on Stoneham Theatre's stage, I must say the change of pace is welcome. There's still spectacle, emotion, and all the elements that make A Christmas Carol such a classic -- they're just presented with an intense eye for the source material. It's probably not for everybody, but it's a faithful, spirited adaptation of the classic. Collapse

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "A Christmas Carol"
      Review posted by: Henry P. Gravelle from Stoughton, MA, Dec 06, 2009
      

      What would Christmas be without the spirits of Christmas past, present and future, Bob Cratchit, Marley’s ghost, Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge snarling Bah Humbug! A Christmas Carol brings the... Expand

      What would Christmas be without the spirits of Christmas past, present and future, Bob Cratchit, Marley’s ghost, Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge snarling Bah Humbug! A Christmas Carol brings the memory of the famous Dickens tome to life through a show and tell performance. I found the narration by the characters, followed by dialogue, confusing… added by constant prop changes and duel role actors. It is difficult to bring about a large ensemble with multiple props effectively at a small venue. Marley’s ghost stood out. His distant voice sounding from another dimension but lower lighting might have made his apparition eerier. Over all I felt the production entertaining. Merry Christmas and God bless us one-and-all. A Christmas Carol at the Stoneham Theatre, November 27-December 27, 2009 www.henrygravelle.com Collapse

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "christmas carol"
      Comment posted by: Jo Riggillo from Saugus, Mass, Dec 04, 2009
      

      My daughter and I were disappointed, we expected to see a colorful play with music and costumes, comparable to North Shore Theatre. I did not read the prior review. Found it dull and boring.

      My daughter and I were disappointed, we expected to see a colorful play with music and costumes, comparable to North Shore Theatre. I did not read the prior review. Found it dull and boring.

    • Event Name: A Christmas Carol
      "I wish you had 0 Stars"
      Review posted by: Marcia Falvey from Billerica, MA, Dec 03, 2009
      

      This was the most boring and uninspiring Christmas Carol I have ever seen. My husband and I actually walked out. Scrooge spoke in the "third person" Why???? It was just terrible, very poor production.... Expand

      This was the most boring and uninspiring Christmas Carol I have ever seen. My husband and I actually walked out. Scrooge spoke in the "third person" Why???? It was just terrible, very poor production. I have always loved the show at the North Shore. Collapse

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