Emerson Theatres

Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-22 23:59 (America/New_York) | Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presents

Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol”

Boston’s New Holiday Tradition

Step into the magic of Victorian England and rediscover the heart and soul of the holiday season! Commonwealth Shakespeare Company returns for another magical season at Boston’s historic Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre with its stunning production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”—a timeless story of redemption, generosity, and the power of human kindness. Beloved Boston actor Will Lyman (CSC’s King Lear) stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, the curmudgeonly miser whose cold heart is thawed by a trio of mysterious spirits on one fateful Christmas Eve.

This enchanting adaptation by award-winning writer/director Steve Wargo brings Dickens’ classic to vivid life. Described as “a musical feast” (The Boston Globe), it is brimming with traditional 19th-century carols arranged by Dianne Adams McDowell (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Starmites). With direction by CSC Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler and musical direction by Dan Rodriguez, this “heart-filled new tradition” (WGBH) is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Make Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” part of your holiday tradition—and experience the story that continues to warm hearts, year after year.

Foundational support for Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is generously provided by Christy and Jay Cashman and the Poduska Family Foundation.

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2 hours and 15 minute intermission

Ages 8+

Performed in English with Open Captioning

American Sign Language Performances:

December 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm

December 21, 2025 @ 1:30pm

Audio Described Performances:

December 20, 2025 @ 1:30pm

December 21, 2025 @ 1:30pm

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Heart of a Dog
2026-03-14 00:00 - 23:59
HEART OF A DOG

Based on the satirical novel by Mikhail BulgakovDirected by Konstantin KamenskyStarring: Alexandr Feklistov, Artur Smolyaninov, Semyon Shteinberg, Grigory Sluzhitel, Sasha Aleksis and Irina Soboleva

Step into the surreal and satirical world of Mikhail Bulgakov’s Heart of a Dog, where a stray dog’s astonishing transformation into a man reveals the absurdities, contradictions, and fragile hopes of a society in flux. Sharp humor meets profound social commentary in this gripping tale, making Bulgakov’s classic as electrifying and relevant today as it was in 1920s Moscow.

Under the visionary direction of Konstantin Kamensky, the production comes alive with immersive multimedia, striking visuals, and bold performances.

More than a play, Heart of a Dog is an unforgettable theatrical journey that entertains, challenges, and lingers long after the curtain falls—holding a mirror up to our world with Bulgakov’s timeless wit and piercing insight.

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1 Hour 45 minutes with no intermission

This play is performed in Russian without Subtitles

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SWEET CHARITY
2026-04-16 00:00 - 2026-04-18 23:59
SWEET CHARITY

Book by Neil SimonMusic by Cy ColemanLyrics by Dorothy FieldsDirected & Choreographed by Larry SousaMusic Direction by Jonathan Goldberg

The story of Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hall hostess in NYC, who is optimistic and always searching for love despite a string of bad relationships. The musical follws her misadventures as she encounters various men, including a famous move star and a shy accountant, ultimately grappling with her hopes and disappointments in love.

SWEET CHARITY is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams Witmark, LLC.

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2 hours 30 mins

including a 15 min intermission

Ages 14+

Content Warning:

Mature themes such as alcohol use, smoking, sexual references & themes including sex work and sexually suggestive humor.

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