A Christmas Carol Broadway

A Christmas Carol 2022

Run Time:
95 minutes, no intermission
Opened: November 21, 2022
Closing: January 01, 2023

A Christmas Carol - 2022 - Broadway History , Info & More

Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036

The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life as Tony Award® winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife, Gentleman’s Guide…) plays over 50 roles in a virtuosic, master class of a performance that must be seen to be believed. This theatrical achievement comes from the haunting and hope-filled vision of one of Broadway’s most imaginative directors, Michael Arden (Tony-winning Best Revival – Once on this Island).

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol, Heavy on the Nightmares
7 / 10

A Christmas Carol, as conceived by Arden and scenic designer Diane Laffrey and adapted by Arden and Susan Lyons, weaves between the shock of spectacle like that sudden outage and the nimble close-up magic-like theatrics that Mays can accomplish on his own. He plays all the roles, from the jowly Scrooge to a tight-shouldered Tiny Tim, while also serving as the narrator. (It’s the mode of Carol-ing also performed by Patrick Stewart.) Arden and Laffrey often egg on the transformations with dramatic shifts in lighting (by Ben Stanton), but often that’s unnecessary. The spectacle of theatrical magic is less interesting than the spectacle Mays can conjure on his own.

‘A Christmas Carol’ Broadway Review: Jefferson Mays Dominates a Dark Adaptation of Dickens Classic
6 / 10

This 'Christmas Carol' comes to an early climax - perhaps too early for the show's own good - when Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Marley, his old business partner in miserliness and nitpicking contempt for humanity. No two actors could achieve what Mays, Stanton and Arden offer up here: the suddenly meek and frightened Scrooge bathed in warm candle light one minute, the commanding and devouring Marley drenched in green stench only a second later. How can any 'Christmas Carol' ever top that kind of theatrical tour de force? The adaptation by Mays, Arden and Susan Lyons never quite rises to the terrifying depths of this encounter between Scrooge and Marley. The production continues to be worth watching, but the humbug curmudgeons in the audience might wonder if maybe, despite the show's theme of stinginess, another actor or two could be hired to handle some of the lighter lifting of Dickens' less indelible characters.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - January 1, 2023


The critically acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol starring Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays, plays its final Broadway engagement on January 1, 2023. 

Review: Change Your Life Overnight in 3 Easy Steps!�"A Christmas Carol at The Alliance
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - December 11, 2022


The Alliance Theatre's annual production of the Charles Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapted by David H. Bell and directed by Leora Morris, runs on the Coca-Cola Stage until December 24, 2022. Described as 'one of Atlanta's most treasured holiday traditions,' this production is Alliance’s 34th. It is also a remount of last year's reimagined staging, design, and performance features 'stunning new costumes, beautiful live music, exciting puppetry, and a reconceived set design.' It's easy to say Alliance's A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a holiday gift in itself. The story is a timeless reminder of what a little kindness, generosity, and gratitude can do to not only change your own life, but also your community that surrounds you.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announces In-Person Rush Policy
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2022


The critically acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol starring Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays, has announced its in-person rush policy.

Video: Jefferson Mays Brings A CHRISTMAS CAROL Back to Broadway
by Opening Night - November 23, 2022


Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is on Broadway this holiday season for a strictly limited 66-performance engagement at the Nederlander Theatre. In this video, we take you behind the scenes of opening night!

Photos: Jefferson Mays Takes His Bows at Opening Night of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jennifer Broski - November 22, 2022


Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is on Broadway this holiday season for a strictly limited 66-performance engagement at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out photos of Jefferson Mays taking his opening bows!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jennifer Broski - November 22, 2022


Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol officially opened and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Review Roundup: Jefferson Mays Brings One-Man A CHRISTMAS CAROL To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2022


Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays' stars in the new Broadway production of his universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Digital Lottery Policy Announced For A CHRISTMAS CAROL Starring Jefferson Mays
by Stephi Wild - November 7, 2022


Preview performances begin tomorrow at 8 PM for Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Learn more about the lottery for A Christmas Carol here!

Meet Jefferson Mays of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - November 8, 2022


Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is on Broadway this holiday season for a strictly limited 66-performance engagement at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about Jefferson Mays here!

Video: Jefferson Mays Says 'Happy Trails' to THE MUSIC MAN and Prepares for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2022


Exclusive video has been released of Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays saying “happy trails” to his acclaimed run in The Music Man as he prepares to begin performances in two weeks in his universally celebrated tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Watch the video here!

Up on the Marquee: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jennifer Broski - October 13, 2022


Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will be coming to Broadway this holiday season for a strictly limited 66-performance engagement at the Nederlander Theatre.

Jefferson Mays Will Play 50+ Roles in A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Broadway
by Team BWW - September 7, 2022


Producers Hunter Arnold and Kayla Greenspan announced that Jefferson Mays’ universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be coming to Broadway this holiday season for a strictly limited 66-performance engagement at the Nederlander Theatre. Mr. Mays, who is currently performing as Mayor Shinn ten blocks north in The Music Man, will depart that role on October 23rd.

A Christmas Carol FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in A Christmas Carol and what's the order?
The Years Are Passing By
Jolly, Rich and Fat
Nothing to Do With Me
Street Song (Nothing to Do With Me)
Link by Link
The Lights of Long Ago
God Bless Us, Everyone
A Place Called Home
Mr. Fezziwig's Annual Christmas Ball
The Lights of Long Ago (Part II)
Abundance and Charity
Christmas Together
Dancing on Your Grave
Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today
A Jolly Good Time
You Mean More to Me
London Town Carol

Other Productions of A Christmas Carol

1994   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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1995   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
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1996   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
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1996   Broadway Return Engagement
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1997   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
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1998   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
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1999   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
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2000   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
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2022   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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A Christmas Carol - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2023 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jefferson Mays
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Ken Elliott
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Solo Performance Jefferson Mays
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) Joshua D. Reid
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Video or Projection Design (Play or Musical) Lucy Mackinnon
2023 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Ben Stanton
2023 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Dane Laffrey
2023 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Joshua D. Reid

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