Ira David Wood III's A Christmas Carol
Finished Dec 17, 2023
Durham Performing Arts Center
This joyous, musical version of Dickens' classic returns once more!
The internationally acclaimed hit musical comedy!
The internationally acclaimed hit musical comedy!
Ira David Wood III's A Christmas Carol
Finished Dec 17, 2023
Durham Performing Arts Center
This joyous, musical version of Dickens' classic returns once more!
Why see Ira David Wood III's A Christmas Carol?
50 years of a Christmas carol!
Ira David Wood III's final outing as Scrooge!
Don't miss the 50th Anniversary of this iconic Durham tradition.
Cited as "one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theater history", the show, with a cast of over 100, turns the tale of Scrooge into a joyous musical comedy, packed full of spirit and show-stopping tunes, while still preserving the poignant heart of the original.
As everyone knows, A Christmas Carol tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts, who teach him the error of his ways. Ira III will be sharing the role of Scrooge for the final time, sharing the part with his son Ira David Wood IV!
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for all the family
Dates
Finished Dec 17, 2023
Cast
Scrooge Schedule
12/13 7:30 PM - Ira David Wood IV
12/14 7:30 PM - Ira David Wood III
12/15 7:30 PM - Ira David Wood IV
12/16 2:00 PM - Ira David Wood III
12/16 8:00 PM - Ira David Wood IV
12/17 2:00 PM - Ira David Wood III
Creative
Conceived & Produced by Ira David Wood III
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
Reviews
Customer reviews
10 reviews, average rating: (2.2 Stars)
Steve Lee
A great show
It wasn’t what I was expecting but I loved every
minute of it
It’s a wonderfully poignant musical comedy
that reaches an emotional climax
There were some political jokes and innuendo
which I found witty and amusing , as did all the
audience that night but there again I’m a fan of
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VictoriaB
Terrific show with a perfect message
We have seen this show many times over the years and always look forward to uncovering all of jokes and satire. Always, no matter the politics of the day, Ira David Woods chooses to poke fun at our current situation in order to add some tongue in cheek levity to this Dickens' classic. And yet, the message remains the same - We should approach every day, every person, every situation with the love of Christmas in our hearts, whether or not we agree. Opening our lives to see how precious and short life is can only serve to change our perspective. Thank you RLT and IDW (all of you!) for another fun evening to usher in the holiday season and remind us all that we really are in this together!
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Maria G
One of the best shows I’ve seen
I love theater and have been going to shows since my early 20’s but only caught this for the first time in 2019. I had no idea this gem existed! It’s definitely full of local jokes and some political jabs. Nothing too scandalous just tongue-in-cheek. By some of these reviews, you would think they are making fun of Christ himself, but no, that’s not the case. I wouldn’t even compare it to an SNL political skit. A jab at the governor and president, here and there. If you’re easily offended by this show, you might be taking politics too seriously. The show changes the jokes every year from what I understand and brings in whatever current event is happening at the time. It’s a show the whole family will enjoy and I hope to catch it again soon. ... Read more
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