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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
In the Robert S. Marx Theatre
December 03, 2009 - December 30, 2009
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Adapted by Howard Dallin, the Playhouse’s version of A Christmas Carol combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given one last chance at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life — his first love Belle, his kindhearted employer Fezziwig, his nephew Fred and his heartily abused clerk Bob Cratchit — he realizes that it’s never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas Carol’s heartwarming message, along with hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects, helps to make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each year.

A Christmas Carol is suitable for all general audiences, including children ages five and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than five cannot be admitted. For more information, please see the Content Advisory.

$25 Marx Preview tickets for A Christmas Carol 7 p.m. Thursday, December 2 only. Sections B, C, and D. Other discounts and offers are not applicable to $25 preview price. Subject to availability.

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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and KeyBank Present Tri-State Holiday Favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 3 - December 30
 
A holiday tradition returns to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park as KeyBank presents Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol.

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Children's Auditions for A Christmas Carol on July 10 and July 11
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The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park wants your theatergoing experience to be as enjoyable as possible. Following is a list of content within A Christmas Carol that may be of concern to some members of our audience. Please understand that some information may give away surprises within the story. The information is provided to help you make informed decisions. Keep in mind, however, that the language and themes outlined below, taken out of context, may seem more offensive than they would be within the context of the actual play. This information will continue to be updated until the opening of the show to address any changes that may occur throughout the rehearsal process. Please check back often.
Summary

A Christmas Carol is suitable for all general audiences, including children ages five and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than five cannot be admitted.
Synopsis

Now in its 20th year, the Playhouse's loving production of Dickens' classic ghost story has become a cherished part of the Tristate's holiday celebration. A Christmas Carol remains ever faithful to the story of old Ebenezer Scrooge, the curmudgeonly miser whose last chance at redemption comes during one unforgettable Christmas Eve among the spirits. As Scrooge settles in for another solitary holiday, his bedtime routine is disrupted by a visit from the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley has come with a warning for Scrooge. A man who always put success in business ahead of charity for others, Marley is forced, in death, to make amends for all of the opportunities he misused in life. Marley tells Scrooge that, unless he alters his own selfish behaviors, he will face a similar fate. But it is not too late for Scrooge to redeem himself. Marley tells Scrooge that three spirits will visit him yet that evening. When Marley disappears, however, Scrooge soon dismisses the vision as a hallucination and settles in for sleep. Marley’s warning soon plays out, and Scrooge is haunted by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Scrooge sees himself as a boy with his dear sister Fan, as an apprentice with the kind Mr. Fezziwig and as a suitor to Belle, his one true love. He visits the close-knit but struggling family of his mistreated clerk Bob Cratchit and the growing home of his neglected nephew Fred, Scrooge’s only living relative. Finally, Scrooge is faced with a bleak picture of his own legacy if he chooses not to change. Fortunately, the three ghosts succeed in showing Scrooge the error of his ways, and his miraculous Christmas Day transformation is a heartwarming tribute to the true spirit of the season.
Adult Language

None.
Violence

None.
Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking

Beer is served at the Fezziwig Christmas party, and the local constable partakes of too much of it. Fred and his guests toast his uncle with glasses of mulled wine.
Sexual References/Nudity

None.
Other Mature Themes

Appearances of the ghosts in A Christmas Carol, particularly those of Jacob Marley and the Ghost of Christmas Future, may be scary for some children.
Running Time

A Christmas Carol runs approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.