Scrooge sits in a chair and looks away frightened. Marley points at him menacingly. Marley is wrapped in heavy metal chains.
Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge and James Konicek as Jacob Marley in the 2017 Ford’s Theatre A Christmas Carol. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A Christmas Carol

A must-see holiday tradition!

date November 16, 2017 — December 31, 2017
duration 2 hours with one intermission
rating Recommended for ages 5 and older
accessibility Accessible

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic. Acclaimed actor Craig Wallace returns to play Ebenezer Scrooge. This annual production has been a Washington tradition for more than 35 years.

Artistic Team

Writer Charles Dickens
Adapted By Michael Wilson
Director Michael Baron
Associate Directors Craig A. Horness & Patrick Pearson
Scenic Design Lee Savage
Costume Design Alejo Vietti
Lighting Design Rui Rita
Original Music & Sound Design Josh Schmidt
Choreography Shea Sullivan
Wig Design Charles G. LaPointe
Choral Direction Jay Crowder
Dialects/Vocal Director Rachel Hirshorn-Johnston
Production Stage Managers Craig A. Horness & Brandon Prendergast
Assistant Stage Manager Taryn Friend
Casting Patrick Pearson

Cast

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Jonathan Atkinson

Topper/Young Marley

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Michael Bunce

Bob Cratchit

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Ryan Burke

Solicitor #2/Undertaker

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Maria Egler

Mrs. Dilber/Mrs. Fezziwig

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Rayanne Gonzales

Fruit Vendor/Ghost of Christmas Present

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Rick Hammerly

Mr. Fezziwig

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Yesenia Iglesias

Mrs. Fred’s Sister/Beggar Woman

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James Konicek

Jacob Marley/Old Joe

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Eben K. Logan

Mrs. Fred

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Gregory Maheu

Fred/Young Scrooge

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Amy McWilliams

Mrs. Cratchit

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Justine “Icy” MOral

Doll Vendor/Ghost of Christmas Past/Ghost of Christmas Future

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Stephen Schmidt

Clock Vendor

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Craig Wallace

Ebenezer Scrooge

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Lauren Williams

Belle

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Jaysen Wright

Solicitor #1

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Christopher Mueller

Understudy

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Melissa Victor

Understudy

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Tad Clifton

Peter Cratchit/School Boy

Ainsley Deegan

Want/School Girl

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Malcolm Fuller

Tiny Tim

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Lindsey Gattuso

Want/School Girl

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Penelope Gallagher

Martha Cratchit

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Sophia Greene

Belinda Cratchit/School Girl

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Jeremiah Hasty

Turkey Boy/Ignorance/Boy Scrooge

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Antonio LaNave

Turkey Boy/Ignorance/Boy Scrooge

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Sarah Kathryn Makl

Martha Cratchit

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Reid Murphy

Peter Cratchit/School Boy

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Serena Parrish

Fan

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Nathan Pham

Tiny Tim

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Kashvi Ramani

Belinda Cratchit/School Girl

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Cailin Russell

Fan

From the Gallery

The Ghost of Christmas Present offers a magical gold goblet to Scrooge. She is wearing an elaborate gown of green, gold and red as well as a crown of ivy and candles. Scrooge wears his nightgown and robe.

Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge and Rayanne Gonzales as the Ghost of Christmas Present in the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Mrs. Cratchit wraps her arm around Tiny Tim as he makes a toast. Their other family members sit around a table and raise their glasses.

Scrooge stands on a bridge, wearing a red, brocade pajama robe. In front of him flies the Ghost of Christmas Past, wearing a white ballet leotard and tutu decorated with silver brocade. Above them, a clock marks the time as shortly after midnight.

Mrs. Cratchit wraps her arm around Tiny Tim as he makes a toast. Their other family members sit around a table and raise their glasses.

Amy McWilliams as Mrs. Cratchit, Malcolm Fuller as Tiny Tim, Tad Clifton as Peter Cratchit, Michael Bunce as Mr. Cratchit, Penelope Gallagher as Martha Cratchit and Sophia Greene as Belinda Cratchit in the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge and Rayanne Gonzales as the Ghost of Christmas Present in the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Scrooge takes a magical gold goblet from the Ghost of Christmas Present. She is wearing an elaborate gown of green, gold and red as well as a crown of ivy and candles. Scrooge wears his nightgown and robe.

Scrooge sits in a chair and looks away frightened. Marley points at him menacingly. Marley is wrapped in heavy metal chains.

Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge and James Konicek as Jacob Marley in the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Scrooge sits in a chair and looks up at Marley with sorrow. Marley, wrapped in heavy metal chains, clutches a money box. His face is pained.

Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge and James Konicek as Jacob Marley in the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A woman in a bright yellow dress with red trimming and a man in a red tailcoat dance together underneath the raised arms of a small crowd.

(At center) Maria Egler as Mrs. Fezziwig and Rick Hammerly as Mr. Fezziwig with the 2017 Ford’s Theatre cast of “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Scrooge and a group of children sing while standing in front of a tall Christmas tree.

Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge and the Young Company of the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A woman in a formal dress made of mauve taffeta laughs as a man in black-and-white formal attire tells a story. Another woman in a formal dress made of blue taffeta and another man in black-and-white formal attire look on.

Yesenia Iglesias as Mrs. Fred’s Sister, Gregory Maheu as Fred, Eben K. Logan as Mrs. Fred and Jonathan Atkinson as Topper with (background) Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge in the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A group of men hold hands while dancing and kicking their legs. Between them, children run forward.

Cast of the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A man in a red tailcoat dances with a woman in a bright yellow dress with red trimming. A crowd of children dances around them.

(At center) Rick Hammerly as Mr. Fezziwig and Maria Egler as Mrs. Fezziwig with the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol” cast. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Scrooge looks angrily at the Fruit Vendor. He wears a heavy black overcoat and carries a small marionette. The Fruit Vendor has her arms raised and she smiles sarcastically.

Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge and Rayanne Gonzales as the Fruit Vendor in the 2017 Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.” Photo by Carol Rosegg.

The entire cast stands in front of a giant Christmas Tree and raises their hands to bow. The silhouettes of the audience can be seen in front of them.

The 2017 cast of “A Christmas Carol” at Ford’s Theatre. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

"Musically high-spirited! Infectiously jolly!"
– The Washington Post
"Dickens’s tale seems right at home in Ford’s Theatre! [It takes] full advantage of the 19th-century architecture and charm of the historic playhouse. Ingenious set pieces and special effects heighten the magic of Dickens’s holiday tale."
– DC Theatre Scene
"Unabashedly fresh! Baron has transformed the Dickens seasonal tutorial about incivility, greed and the glory of redemption into a musical poem of hope."
– The Washington Flyer
"Offers feel-good holiday cheer, suspense and sheer entertainment. It's quite remarkable to watch [Craig Wallace's] transformation from the miserly and unforgiving Scrooge to a generous and witty Scrooge. The show is fun for all ages; a must-see this holiday season."
– DMV Collective

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