In this wonderfully clear and direct telling of Charles Dickens' beloved novella, acclaimed playwright and actor Anthony Lawton brings the story vividly to life as only live theater can. Come rediscover Dickens' timeless story of a miser's miraculous redemption from a life of bitterness, greed, and isolation. Back by popular demand for its sixth year, this heartwarming adaptation has captured the hearts of theater critics and audiences alike, inspiring a new Philadelphia holiday tradition.
"ELECTRIFYING!" –The Wall Street Journal
"A 95-MINUTE MASTERPIECE... BRILLIANTLY PERFORMED AND STAGED." –The Philadelphia Inquirer
Stream it at home! Unable join us in person? Tickets for our professionally filmed, edited, and captioned version of A Christmas Carol are available now through January 7, 2024. Get your ticket and start watching now»
Ages: Ages 10-100
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Lantern Theater Company is at 923 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia.
American Moor (11/7/24-12/15/24)
The Wanderers (9/5/24-10/6/24)
William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (5/16/24-6/16/24)
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Crumbs from the Table of Joy (11/9/23-12/17/23)
Molière's TARTUFFE (9/7/23-10/8/23)
Tartuffe (Wilbur) (9/7/23-9/7/23)
The mission of Lantern Theater Company is to produce plays that investigate and illuminate what is essential in the human spirit and the spirit of the times. We seek to be a vibrant, contributing member of our community, exposing audiences to great theater, inviting participation in dialogue and discussion, and engaging audience members about artistic and social issues. We will expand our role in Philadelphia through broader and deeper engagement with our artists, our audience, and our community. Our education programs will continue to draw from our expertise in dramatic and literary texts and in theatrical language and techniques to enrich learning in the classroom and beyond.
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