Articles tagged with: A Christmas Carol
‘Christmas Carol’ rings out again at Goodman: Scrooge & Co. affirm spirit at heart of the deal
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Review: For his ninth season, Larry Yando plays the gnarled old man whose very name is now a synonym for miser, his “Bah! Humbug!” an all-purpose slapdown that distills the essence of a curmudgeonly world view. Until Scrooge discovers joy, that is. Yando’s wonderfully long face is as capable as ever of rubbery contortions worthy of a cartoonist’s pen. Goodman’s “A Christmas Carol” is a tradition happily renewed. ★★★★
Goodman’s ‘Christmas Carol’ brings Yuletide treasure in magical form of Yando’s Scrooge
![Goodman’s ‘Christmas Carol’ brings Yuletide treasure in magical form of Yando’s Scrooge Old Ebenezer Scrooge (Larry Yando, left) observes his younger self (Robert Hope) in a happy moment with Belle (Atra Asdou). (Liz Lauren)](https://chicagoontheaisle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Old-Ebenezer-Scrooge-Larry-Yando-left-observes-his-younger-self-Robert-Hope-in-a-happy-moment-with-Belle-Atra-Asdou.-Liz-Lauren-125x125.jpg)
Review: The sixth time is a charm for Larry Yando as that grasping, covetous old sinner Ebenezer Scrooge in the Goodman Theatre production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Or I should say, a charm again — just like Yando’s previous five outings in the part. His irascible but salvageable and very funny misanthrope remains a Scrooge for the young in heart and imagination. ★★★★
Bows of Holly: In Chicago theaters, abundance rejoices in lavish spread of holiday shows
![Bows of Holly: In Chicago theaters, abundance rejoices in lavish spread of holiday shows Larry Yando as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol Goodman Theatre 2012 credit Liz Lauren](https://chicagoontheaisle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Larry-Yando-as-Scrooge-in-A-Christmas-Carol-Goodman-Theatre-2012-credit-Liz-Lauren-125x125.jpg)
Shows of the season: A roundup
The New Season: ‘Sweet Bird’ lifts Goodman into a lineup feathered with 3 world premieres
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13th in a series of season previews: Three world premieres punctuate an ambitious slate of nine productions at the Goodman Theatre in the coming season. Two other shows are Chicago premieres. The red-letter lineup begins with Tennessee Williams’ “Sweet Bird of Youth,” following up on last season’s high-profile account of Williams’ “Camino Real.”
Goodman Theatre’s magical ‘Christmas Carol’ redeems sour Scrooge with heart and laughter
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Festive retelling for all ages. 4 stars!