Ghosts, Christmas flashbacks, and an adorable child on crutches — is there any better holiday story than Charles Dickens’ classic
? (No.) Since its first publication as a novella in 1843, the work (which tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from greedy miser to kindly pseudo-Santa) has been adapted countless times for the stage and screen, serving as a star vehicle for such legendary actors as F. Murray Abraham, Tim Curry, Jim Dale, Frank Langella, Patrick Stewart, and even The Muppets (on film). One of the most produced holiday shows in theater history,
is currently playing on stages big and small in the run up to Christmas Day and the New Year. TheaterMania compiled this slideshow of production photos from across the globe that should win over those with even the blackest of hearts. God bless [the internets], everyone.
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Reid Farrington’s A Christmas Carol
Abrons Arts Center, New York City
Running through December 23
(© Paul Court)
Alex Garza’s Abuelita’s Christmas Carol
Santa Monica Playhouse, California
Running through December 16
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Christmas Carol
Actors Theatre of Louisville, Kentucky
Running through December 23
(© Alan Simons)
A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas
Alley Theatre, Houston, Texas
Running through December 24
(© T. Charles Erickson)
A Christmas Carol
Alliance Theatre, Georgia
Running through December 23
(© Greg Mooney)
A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
Cygnet Theatre, San Diego, California
Running through December 30
(Courtesy of the organization)
Bumbug the Musical
Clurman Theatre, New York
Running through December 22
(© Lia Chang)
A Christmas Carol
Center Rep, California
Running through December 16
(© Kevin Berne)
A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas
John W. Engeman Theatre, Long Island, NY
Running through January 6
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol
The New Century Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Running through January 6
(Courtesy of the company)
A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas
Ford’s Theatre, Washington D.C.
Running through December 30
(© Scott Suchman)
Scrooge in Rouge
Diversionary, San Diego, California
Running through December 30
(© David Medina)
A Christmas Carol
Geary Theater at American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, California
Running through December 24
(© Kevin Berne)
A Christmas Carol
Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Running through December 29
(© Michael Brosilow)
Jackie Hoffman in A Chanukah Charol
New World Stages, New York
Running through December 29
(© Carol Rosegg)
A Christmas Carol
Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Kansas
Running through December 26
(© Don Ipock)
A Klingon Christmas Carol
Raven Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Running through December 30
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Christmas Carol
Leavenworth Summer Theater, Washington
Running through December 16
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Chicago, Illinois
Running through December 24
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Christmas Carol
Montana TheatreWorks, Montana
Running through December 23
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Through December 29
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Christmas Carol
A Noise Within, Pasadena, California
Running through December 23
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Christmas Carol
North Shore Music Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts
Running through December 23
(© Paul Lyden)
A Christmas Carol by Sgouros and Bell
Players Theatre, New York
Running through December 30
(Courtesy of the organization)
A Christmas Carol: The Musical
Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah
Running through December 15
(© Alex Weisman)
The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens
Kirk Douglas Theatre, Los Angeles, California
Running through December 30
(© Craig Schwartz)
A Christmas Carol
Trinity Repertory Company, Boston, Massachusetts
Running through December 29
(© Mark Turek)
Simon Callow in A Christmas Carol
Arts Theatre, London, England
Running through January 6
(© Simon Annand)
A Christmas Carol
The Ark, Dublin, Ireland
Running through December 22
(© Ros Kavanagh)
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Running through December 22
(© Mark Garvin)