This holiday season, Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant’s House Museum celebrate 13 years of A CHRISTMAS CAROLat the MERCHANT’S HOUSE(29 East 4th Street, Manhattan). Surrounded by 19th century holiday decorations, flickering candles, and richly appointed period furnishings, audiences will be transported back 150 years in this captivating 70 minute performance created from Dickens’ own script. Performances run November 25 through December 27.
This year Vince Gatton will share the role of Mr. Dickens with John Kevin Jones at alternating performances. Please consult our performance schedule below.
Attend a special performance by Mr. Dickens (John Kevin Jones) of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and raise a cup of “Smoking Bishop” (mulled wine) or chilled cider to the season! The 19th century family room, kitchen, and garden (weather permitting) of the Merchant’s House Museum will be open to guests during the reception. If offered on your selected performance, look for the “Reception & Performance” ticketing option. Not offered at every performance. Strictly limited to 20 guests, $35.
It’s December 1867 and Charles Dickens has arrived in New York City for a month of sold-out performances of his beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Be transfixed as Mr. Dickens, portrayed by actor John Kevin Jones, tells his timeless Christmas tale in the elegant intact Greek Revival parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant’s House Museum.
Not recommended for children under 12.
The Merchant’s House Museum is not handicapped accessible.