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Walnut Street Theatre's a Christmas Carol
The Walnut Street Theatre production Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is a Philadelphia tradition! The holiday magic begins when a troupe of actors appear at the historic Walnut Street Theatre to set up and perform the heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. We all know this grumpy old miser's response to holiday cheer is "Bah, Humbug." Scrooge is a bitter old man who can no longer feel joy or affection, even for his family. But on one remarkable Christmas Eve, he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Walnut Street Theatre's a Christmas Carol Concert & Tour Photos
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Anonymous
Overall great show. Really brings thhe holiday season into view about what's important
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 17, 2011
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Jenifer0428
Beautiful version of A Christmas Carol! Tickets were very reasonable and the show was well done. Thanks, Walnut!
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nikang
Everything was great. The acting was believable and the actors made it seems like you're actually in the play.
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MisterFD001True
I loved the show but I hate the women's dresses. =)
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wife2dondi
I've been attending this play and others at WST for years! Unfortunately, this is the first year where I CANNOT rave about the performance!! Many of the actors seemed uncomfortable on stage and 3 of the actors where OFF PITCH!!! That is something I expect from a school play NOT a PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE that I paid hard earned money to see. I expected to enjoy this play with my son and my husband (who attended for the 1st time); now I am left with a feeling of outrage that I spent our money on the performance. WHAT IS GOING ON THERE AT WST?? Have you run out of performers who can act and sing professionally??
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 17, 2011
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Redskinsrock
Would have been awesome, some very lttle kids in audenice that cried, some what distracting. But overall well done.
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Liz0511
Great Show and nice quaint venue. I would def come back for another show.
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My4bambini
I frequent the theater and while I did not expect too too much as the tickets were only $15; I did expect a better sound system. The kids in the audience were so noisy that a better sound system would of at least made a better experience. I felt that Scrooge was well played. It was a production that was equivalent to a high school production.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 17, 2011
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HWayne
The cast did a terrific job of telling the whole tale with minimal props and sets. Many cast members played multiple roles, but did it very well. The story moved along well, without feeling rushed - show lasted 1 hour. We enjoyed it and would come again!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 17, 2011
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GrandRoy
I took my 4 year old grandson. It was a BIG mistake. I had thought the one hour version of the Christmas Carol was geared toward children. When the actors came out on the stage, the first thing that happened was they put Jacob Marley in his coffine which I think my grandson missed. Then the singing started. The volume was startingly loud. I was shocked. It frightened my grandson so much, he started shrieking in fear and we had to leave the theatre less than 5 minutes after the performance began. I have taken other grandchildren to the Little Orchestra and to the one hour Nutcracker in NYC. An adult comes out on stage to explain what will happen in terms of noise and darkness. I would think that exercise would benefit your version. This production is not suitable for children under 10 years old and should be labeled as such.' VERY BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!!!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 17, 2011
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Anonymous
Excellent show to see to get into the Christmas spirit.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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Thadd
The play performance was decent and, overall, done well. At times, the lines were hard to understand; it seems the lines were spoken too quickly. The essence of the time-long and honored story by Dickens was alive and well. However, the entire play itself rang true to that of an amateur production to be likened to that of a school production. It was not what we were expecting from a Walnut Street Theater performance. However, it was evident that the actors were doing their best with minimal props and time. This was most definitely a play for families with children (especially a first play). My only gripe then would be, change the word choice as many small children do not know the words used at times. Perhaps make the language more child-friendly. This seems to add to the one area of confusion in this play; target audience. Make it more clear who the target audience is comprised and then alter where necessary.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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betterthanbotox
A little rushed, a few cues were off, and too many loose musical numbers. Wasn't at all what I was expecting for a Charles Dickens play. lights were great. creative use of the set, but overall the story was hurried and if I hadn't already the story I would have been very confused.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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Attendee654
For a few years we had a subscription to the Walnut, but gave them up this year as we anticipated our new theatre to be completed in town. Unfortunately, it is not. Anyhow, we did travel up this week to see the annual performance of The Christmas Carol. As always, we enjoyed ourselves. All seats in the theatre have good views. The performance, designed for children, was well executed. The staff was helpful and friendly. We will be back again when a show strikes our fancy. The one drawback is parking. The theatre has none. The lot right next door is replete with stories I could tell. Each time we park there there is an episode. This past time was the $18 for the 75 minutes we were parked there. Sheesh! Arrive early and park two blocks away.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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handbell
I took a group of students to see this production. We are studying the story in class, and I thought it would be a nice field trip, especially during this time of year. I got a good response from my kids (7th/8th grades), but I wasn't as pleased as I expected to be. In the opening number, especially, the singers were out of tune, and I had trouble understanding quite a few of the lines throughout. It wasn't that they were delivered too quickly, but the overall sound balance wasn't as good as I expected. To be honest, it seemed more like a community theater production than a professional one. As a musician, I was mostly disappointed with the pitch issues. However, there were some good things that happened throughout, so I won't let it deter me from coming again.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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WHEN WE ARRIVED FOR THE PLAY WE WERE SURPRISED TO SEE MANY BUSES LINED DOWN WALNUT ST. I MUST ADMIT WHEN I SAW THE TIME FOR THE SHOW (10:30)I THOUGHT ABOUT KIDS BUT NOT SCHOOL TRIPS. WE BROUGHT MY SISTER-IN-LAW FOR HER BIRTHDAY AND THEN TO LUNCH AND I ASSUMED MAYBE THIS WAS FOR FAMILIES TO BRING THEIR KIDS. KNOW RIGHT FROM THE START THAT I HAVE A LOT OF COMPASSION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN SO THIS IS NOT ABOUT THINGS THEY CANNOT CONTROL ITS ABOUT THE DISTRACTIONS WHILE TRY TO WATCH THE PLAY. WE HAD CHILDREN SCREAMING, MOANLY, CRYING AND JUST FUSSING ABOUT. THIS WAS VERY DISTRACTING. I BELIEVE THE THEATER SHOULD MAKE KNOWN THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE THAT MORNING TIMESE COULD RESULT IN THESE SITUATIONS.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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fstv
The theater and the story are wonderful, but this performance did not thrill. Good for children and families if they already know the story. I think if you were seeing this story for the first time ever you would not know what was going on. The acting seemed hurried and the lines spoken were at times hard to understand. There is very little set changing going on, with the same prop used over and over. There were microphone issues (not being on at first or loud enough at the start of someone speaking). The music to the songs are taped, no orchestra. For the price of the tickets, and if you don't expect more than a theme park type performance, then it would be worth your time. If you are expecting the type of performance like les mis, then you will be sorely disappointed.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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OneIrshRos
was a wonderful experience!! The play was very entertaining and fun. I just love the Walnut Street Theatre - such history!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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vjg1
Great job by cast and production crew! Kudos to Ben Lovell on his excellent portrayal of Scrooge!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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ChCmt
The production and cast were amazing. Each scene flowed flawlessly into the next.
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gretathedog
We enjoyed the presentation very much. At the appropriate times, the story was humorous and horrifying. My only criticism had to do with the sound. Even sitting in the orchestra, it was difficult to understand the words at numerous points.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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THESPIANMAMA
Great Performance from a novice cast! Loved the scene with the ghost of Marley, well done!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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Anonymous
The show was very good for the short amount of time they had to perform the entire version of the Christmas carol. We did not take any children but the only thing I saw as a downfall was that the ghost of Marley was a little scary but none of the children around seemed to be scared or crying. Also, some of the words I thought would be hard for children to understand but I know it was part of the times back then. We really enjoyed the show!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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WalnutStMusicalTheaterFan
The Walnut Street Theater's production of a Christmas Carol is a must see for families with young children. The costumes, music, and sets are beautiful and the acting, singing and dancing are very professional. Skip the movies and take your children to see this at The Walnut Street Theater.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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1932
I along with my grandchildren found the play enticing, exciting and wonderfully performed. My grandchildren were mezmerized from beginning to the end. You play made memories. I then took them to Macy's to see the Dickens Village. A great day!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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Irishqutie
We were very pleased with the performance of A Christmas Carol and felt that the performers did a wonderful job.
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Bevm
I felt as though the cast rushed through the production (probably because Annie was right after). It was hard for my 8 year old niece to hear and follow along. I have taken the kids to see "A Christmas Carol" at different venues and this was our least favorite.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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ShakenMartinii
I brought my 5 year old niece to the theater for the first time. She said, "It was kinda scary, but I liked it." Jacob Marley was amazing. You could feel his howls of anguish and torment. I love Victorian literature, and every meaningful detail from the novel was included in this play. Furthermore, the diversity of the cast enchanted my niece. She saw children her own age on stage. The Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present were played by people of color, and for my biracial niece, I think seeing herself represented on stage was engaging. When the ghost of Christmas Past appeared, my niece cried out, "She's so pretty!" and she talked about her on our way back home. All in all, I found my own natural tendency towards humbugging had dissipated, and I, too, pledged to keep Christmas in my heart all through the year.
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Comeonnow1
This is the second year in a row that our family found the dialogue indecipherable. The sound was loud enough, but it was not clear. My daughter, not being familiar with the story had no idea what was going on. It was touted as a child-friendly play but I didn't think so at all. We will skip it next year. Interesting that we are asked to share pictures for this review, when the venue had a "no photos" policy.
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BobHH
My friends and I go every year and I must say this year was the BEST I have ever seen! I wish I could go back and see it again.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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Jk08108
Great for all ages. Entertaining and not too scary. At 1 hour long, you can t go wrong!!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Nov 27, 2016
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MJMJ17
It was beautifully done, performance and singing alike.
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JMcde
Excellent adaptation and production. We didn't know exactly what to expect and were truly impressed.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Nov 27, 2016
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MelsyWasHere
Saw Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with my sister and her 3 kids. We enjoyed every moment! The cast was spectacular and the costumes were divine! We shared a wonderful holiday experience that we will remember for many years to come!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Nov 27, 2016
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Dorrie24
This is advertised as a kids show so there were a lot of kids in the audience but my adult daughter and I were looking for some entertainment in Philly and happened upon this show. Surprisingly the show held the attention of the children and they were very quiet the whole time. We both really enjoyed it, too. Appeals to both young and old. They did a great job of telling this story in just an hour! Great talent, too!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Nov 27, 2016
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jswirs
All the actors were outstanding, I did not hear anyone miss a line. I loved the sound and visual effects as the three different ghost of Christmas were introduced.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Nov 27, 2016
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NJBlondie
I love the atmosphere of the smaller theaters and this one is a gem!
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Krishi
While the cast, choreography, music and set were wonderful, the show was too scary for the many little children in the audience. As soon as Marley appeared in flashes of light, loud clanging, mummy costume and chains, kids throughout the theatre started to cry and climb onto their mothers' laps. They were terrified he would return for the rest of the show. The producers should have kept their young audience in mind and toned down the Marley character. I also found the actors hard to understand from the balcony. Only take your older kids to this show and prepare them ahead of time!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Nov 27, 2016
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origcyn1
I took my 10 year old grandson...it kept his interest the entire time, especially all the ghosts! The music, costuming and acting was top notch! I highly recommend it for anyone in the family for ages 8 and above!
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Laurab56
This was a great production! Outstanding cast, gorgeous sets. True to story adaptation. My Only word of caution would be to avoid taking small children, as in under 5, or even older children if they are easily scared. There are loud scary thunder and lightning effects that herald the arrival of the ghosts, there is a ghoulish Jacob Marley in chains, and a grim reaper. Young children may definitely find it scary, and a few started crying during our show. But for older kids and adults, it's a don't miss!
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Anonymous
Loved it! Actors were wonderful! 1 hour show was perfect in length. Left plenty of afternoon to enjoy Philadelphia.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 19, 2015
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Diofpa
After I bought tickets, I noticed it was a "children's" play and only a 60 min production. I was nervous on my 13'year old son and 11 year old daughter enjoying. (Note: Christmas Carol" is my all time favorite book, movie, play). It surpassed expectations. Wonderful condensed rendition and beautiful performances. Both kids really liked it!! I would rate a 4.5.
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Pennsyltucky
Acting and singing were great, a good feel throughout.
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MDS1206
Good rendition in a 1 act stage show. We brought our kids ages 6,4,2 and they were into it the entire show even the "scary" parts. I liked that the verses stayed fairly true to the book...that has gotten lost in many of the modern versions of the story. Well done show.
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JBirdMiller
A magical performance. The cast was outstanding. The set was wonderful! All of the spirits shined...especially that of Christmas present. And of course, Mr. Scrooge was captivating.
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maddogmonkey
if this show is going to be advertised for young children, then maybe consider toning down the old English language, some of which I had a hard time following. if young children are to understand what is happening, especially at the fast pace that this show is moving then they should be able to comprehend the verbiage. I brought 6 children with me, ages 4 to 9 and other than the sound and visual effects, which helped to keep their attention, they got glazed eyes from the interaction of character's, because they could not understand. trying to explain to them, was tough due to fast pace. great cast of performers.
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Mcatius
Excellent! The children and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Actors, set - all very well done. Thank you!
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RRC123
A very entertaining Christmas show for the whole family! Actor who played scrooge stole the show! I would refer anyone to add this show to their holiday traditions..My one suggestion would be when the actors are asking for a donation for the theaters youth programs as patrons are leaving the show, the members also give out a candy cane to each person as a festive reminder of the event especially for the kids!!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 19, 2015
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BobHH
Everything about this was wonderful .. This is my third year to see this and I can't wait till next year to see it again.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 19, 2015
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pamJax
This was a fabulous show, never bore. Great adaptation of Dickens. Loved it. A must see.
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kcd99
We enjoyed the show of A Christmas Carol, the production team and actors did a wonderful job with both the performance and special effects. It was hard to believe it was done in 1 hour. Very entertaining - will see again.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 5, 2015
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Sammysgrammy1
great show. Even though it is a children's show, it is more for older children due to old London diction and themes. They stick to the original story so it's great for all of us who know the story so well, but may be lost on newer/younger audiences.
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sportylodee
My expectations were low, yet it still fell short given the amount of money I spent. My biggest issue was the view. I had third row mezz, but 2 tall adults in front of me that made me move from side to side to see the performance. I was very uncomfortable because I could not sit back and relax for the whole hour. Secondly, there should not be a charge for children under 5 - or at least a VERY discounted rate. Parking rates were ridiculous. Snack prices were ridiculous. The show itself, "A Christmas Carol" was a little rushed. Too much singing and a little more acting for this particular play. I am glad I went, because now I know never again!
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SocratesNJ
We took our 9-year old grand-daughter to see it and it was ideal for her. It was an extremely well production. Lines from the book were preserved and the story line was not changed in any way. Even the scary stuff was done carefully - just the right level for the kids. The 1-hour length was perfect. Most kids (including our grand-daughter) would become "antsy" with anything longer.
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Anonymous
Excellent musical version of a classic. Amazing set and cast. Our whole family enjoyed it. It is geared to families do even more kids in the play would add to it.
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Anonymous
Amazing performance! Definitely will be returning!
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Joe215
The best part of the Walnut Street Theater's Christmas Carol was the performances of the actors. Each and every one of them, and some were very young, played their part(s) with enthusiasm and a feel for the story being told and time period in which it takes place. The appearance of the ghosts, particularly Jacob Marley, sent a chill through the audience that you could actually feel thanks to effective costumes, lighting and sound. This was proven by many of the younger members of the audience with hands over their faces and clinging to the nearest adult. The only problem was the use of the actual dialog as written by Mr. Dickens. I realize that the dialog is a big part of the work, but it was, for the most part, beyond the understanding of the younger members of the audience who had trouble following the story because of this. The older members of the audience had no trouble understanding what poor houses were or that a situation is a job, but it left the youngsters lost in a sea of words they couldn't understand. I, and my grandchildren, still loved the show and gave us all a lot to think about. And, after all, isn't that what Mr. Dickens had in mind?
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JoannaRivera32
Great show to get you into the Christmas spirit..I loved it!
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JordanTaylorMom
A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street is a highlight of our holiday season! It simply wouldn't be Christmas in Philadelphia without it. The perfect length for families, and the quality is unparalleled.
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Dlr2276
Great show for adults and kids alike! We have attended for the last 4 years, since our son was 3. I wouldn't recommend this show for kids under 3-4 due to some intense moments with the ghosts and Marley. School age kids and up will love the show. It even "snows" at the conclusion!!
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1242015
As would be expected, the audience for the morning show was filled with youngsters on school outings, so the expectation for the performance was that it would be geared to that age level. However, this was not the case; rather, it very much is a performance that uses the author's words and is staged to appeal as much (if not more) to adult viewers prone to more critical views of stage musicals. While the score is nothing memorable, the enthusiasm of the performers, the choreography and the very clever use of stage props make this very much a joyous production for children of all ages (except, perhaps, for toddlers who, like the one sitting next to us, may be frightened by the ghosts into vocal fear and tears). This is a production that far outperforms the cost of admission!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Dec 14, 2014
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Suzie65
The Walnut Street Theatre is a great place! Taking the speed-line is easy. The show was amazing. It's really great for kids. There is no intermission. The show truly brings The Chtistmas Carol to life! Tiny Tim is awesome❤️
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BuggieBear
This was my son's first play and he enjoyed it from beginning to end. The performers did an excellent job and although it was tailored for kids it wasn't 'dumbed down'. A lot of the old English was retained yet could still be understood by children. I hope this will be playing again next year. My son and I would definitely return!
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Anonymous
Walnut's Street Theatre's a Christmas Carol was wonderful. It is very family friendly.
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Anonymous
Enjoyed it very much, did not think it was appropriate for actor in play to solicit donations at curtain call.
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rmkcs
We took our five grandchildren and all enjoyed it! Two 11-year olds and 5-year old thoroughly engrossed though the 7-year old and 4-year old were a bit frightened by the very realistic, but well done, ghost scenes. Costumes were lovely and stage settings worked well.
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KayBee62
We thoroughly enjoyed the play (Me, my Husband, Daughters aged 20 & 17) along with their Grandmother. Coming into Philadelphia for the 11 am show and then going to lunch afterward and enjoying the sites of Christmas made for a memorable day. My children were not excited until we got into the theatre and were surrounded with families and people of all ages dressed up for the event. The play was excellent, and the man who played Ebenezer Scrooge outstanding. We intend to make this a family tradition, my kids enjoyed it that much. This show is perfect for young families and people who aren't really into the performing arts (approximately 1 hour in length). All of the players knew their parts and played them well. ***suggestion-the volunteer in our section had a large ring of keys that were a bit disruptive at times, throughout the performance. (probably not needed & could have been set aside).
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Dec 14, 2014
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Anonymous
As always, I am quite pleased when I take my two boys 9 and 14 to see a performance at Walnut Street Theatre. The one hour show was just long enough and it got the attention of my nine year old and even my fourteen year old enjoyed the show:-) The performers do a great job and they are entertaining and fun to watch.
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HappyFestivus2014
Everyone did an AMAZING job and I truly enjoyed myself. I would absolutely recommend seeing it. In fact I want to see it again! Great job everyone. Thank you for your hardwork. It was unforgettable
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MikeD88
Not too long. Not too short. Well, you always want a terrific production to run a little longer just so you have more time to enjoy the show. The family and I all enjoyed our time and the performance well done of A Christmas Carol.
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stanb1
The show was very well done and the message of the play is good for kids to experience.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Dec 7, 2014
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JaclynI
The shows was great! It was a first time event for my 10 and 6 year old and you had them sitting on the edge of their seats! Thank you.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Dec 7, 2014
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Dez215
The play was absolutely amazing! The acting, singing, props .. all of it was wonderful and unforgettable!
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Coneyislandsrose57
Show was excellent & provided the Christmas Spirit. We really enjoyed it.
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Anonymous
This was a wonderfully creative adaptation -- filled with lots of surprises. Fantastic cast and stage. May be a little scary for really young kids.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Dec 7, 2014
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BobHH
Our second year to see this. Amazing cast .. lots of fun. I'll go back again nest year.
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Clan3
Loved it! It is going to be our new Christmas tradition!
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Christina095
I have to say this was a great "First Time" show for both of my children. Kept them waiting firthe next song....really put me in the spirit
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Dec 7, 2014
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AdrianneT
Our family truly enjoy the production of A Christmas Carol performed by cast! It was a great start to our holiday!
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BabsintheWest
Fantastic show, great theater all around. No bad seat in the house. Acting, singing is top notch! So lucky to have this theater in Phila. And just the right show to get you in to the holiday spirit!
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wocongming101
The play itself was done well. I would have loved to have a live orchestra playing for this musical though.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Dec 15, 2012
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Anonymous
Cast was great and everyone that worked there was very friendly.
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SteveFamily
What a wonderful experience. We brought our kids for Christmas Carol and we all loved it. The actors were incredible and you can tell they really enjoy what they are doing...
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JackXmas
Not sure ghost scenes appropriate for pre schoolers, but effects eye catching. Music right on and the story line pretty well follows the old black and white Alistair Sims movie. And only being one act, keeps the attention of little ones without inducing boredom and restlessness. Glad to have gone.
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ScroogeBluedandTattooed
Lack-luster performance this year. Bring back Mr. Lovell, please!
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Anonymous
A fun and entertaining performance geared toward the children. Scrooge was terrific. Full of song and dance. Enjoyed it very much.
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Porcupine1025
We took our 6-year old grandson to see his first professional production, A Christmas Carol. We were a little worried that his attention might wander, but our concerns proved unfounded; through most of the play he leaned forward in his seat and followed the action closely. And we enjoyed the show as well. It was well done and we would recommend it.
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rjhar60
Great show for the family and comfortable theater.
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Annie718
The play was enjoyable. The late comers were disruptive, unlike plays with breaks, they were allowed to be seated, which was understandable. When the ghost of Marley shows up the noise from the chains and the drum drown out the actors voices. I thought at some point the chains and the gong would quiet down until necessary, but having it through the whole speech, we couldnt hear a word. All in all, the kids loved it. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
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Anonymous
I think that the show was fantastic but I had to explain what was happening the whole way thru. I appreciate the use of the charles dickens language but it was very hard to follow at times for my kids. Also the ghost of marley seemed to be presented a little scarier than necessary. My daughter was shaking and clinging to me.
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fitz4
The cast was extraordinary! This play was a perfect mix of singing and acting and Christmas goodwill. I highly recommend!
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
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Anonymous
Great music and wonderful acting. Truly a holiday event for the whole family!
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aug26
Me and my sisters had a very good time at the play. The Show was amazing and it is a play I have what to see.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
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Walnutstreetnut
Our seats were great and the price was also nice. Very family friendly theatre!! My kids really loved seeing the actors as we were exciting the show.
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Mamahang
We saw the show with our two children, ages 7 and 8. They absolutely loved it. The length of the show was just perfect. They were amazed with the production and we all enjoyed the story line. The actors and actresses were superb! Unfortunately, patrons talking, receiving loud cell phone calls, and dropping glass containers really distracted us from the show and prevented us from really getting "in the moment". It's unfortunate that other adults couldn't monitor themselves appropriately.
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Pokerboy2
The Walunt's Christmas Carol was a very nice family event. However, the crying babies were too much. A note for the ignorant; if your baby is crying leave the theatre or better yet, leave them with a sitter. That way you, your older child and everyone around you can enjoy the show!
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Anonymous
I enjoyed the show. I brought 7 kids with me, ages 4-11. They did not follow or understand the show. They started to get rammy half way through. It is advertised as a children's show and I felt it should have been geared for younger children to understand.
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GBFam
A great show! The kids were captivated, the adults were smiling. The cast did a great job from their singing to facial expressions. The voices were amazing, Scrooge was authentic. A 1 hour play was perfect for small children and there was enough going on onstage to hold your interest. Loved the ghosts, each brought a unique flavor to their character. Thanks for a great show!!
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southphillypat
A Christmas Carol was great. The little boy who played Tiny Tim was excellent. The show was very well done.
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JConklin
The set was beautiful. The choreography was excellent. The cast was well chosen. Overall it was a great production. Two minor comments: 1. The songs seemed out of place. It really wasn't a musical and the songs seemed to sometimes come in at strange places. 2. The Friday afternoon showing was mostly for schools. Although they were mostly well-behaved, we probably would have gone to a different showing had we known.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
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