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A Christmas Carol - 2018
Holiday shows are a staple in many theater repertoires. From small, edgy shows like The Santaland Diaries to the more traditional holiday productions like A Christmas Carol, theaters across the globe bring holiday cheer to their audiences through these festive productions.
In 1982, Great Lakes Theater began exploring this genre as it produced A Child's Christmas in Wales under Artistic Director, Gerald Freedman. Though this show was given a repeat production in 1983, GLT would not revisit a holiday show again until 1989. This pivotal year was when Gerald Freedman's lavish interpretation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was first produced. This classic has held a place in both the hearts of NEO audiences and the GLT season line-up ever since! Take a journey through our historic holiday offerings via the production photos below.
A Child's Christmas in Wales - 1982
A Christmas Carol - 1990
A Christmas Carol - 1995
A Christmas Carol - 1998
A Christmas Carol - 2001
A Christmas Carol - 2008
A Christmas Carol - 2016
A Christmas Carol - 2018
Scores of Scrooges
Five actors have played the role of Scrooge throughout A Christmas Carol's three-decade run. Check out all of these masterful misers below!
William Leech
1989-1995 (Photo 1994)
John Woodson
1996
Dudley Swetland
1997-2007 (Photo 2001)
Aled Davies
2008-2015 (Photo 2008)
Lynn Robert Berg
2016-Present (Photo 2018)
Seamless StagingA Christmas Carol was originally adapted and directed by Great Lakes Theater's then Artistic Director, Gerald Freedman. Since the production’s inaugural year, a variety of acclaimed artists have staged this festive classic each season. Take a look at those who've assumed the reigns each season to continue one of Northeast Ohio’s favorite holiday traditions. You may even see some familiar onstage faces!
Gerald Freedman
Victoria Bussert
James Bundy
Shelley Butler
Andrew May
Sara Bruner
Tom Ford
Charles Fee
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