Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s production of A Christmas Carol delivers a revitalized take on the Charles Dickens classic, currently playing through December 23, 2025, at 7 South Calvert Street. The production, directed by Séamus Miller and Quāé Simpson, balances “the ghost-story roots of A Christmas Carol with the beating heart of its message,” according to a recent review.
The adaptation, by Laura Rocklyn, features a Baltimore-tinted twist and has been praised for its “crisp and imaginative” direction, seamless ensemble work, and palpable chemistry among the cast. Reviewers highlight the production’s ability to evoke both “joy” and “fear,” ultimately offering “reassurance…connection…and the reminder that compassion, generosity, and joy are choices we can make every day.”
Notably, the production encourages attendees to try the wassail drink, described as “warm, spiced, and just the right amount of old-fashioned holiday cheer.”
tickets, priced $35-$82, are available by calling 410-244-8570, visiting the Box Office, or ordering online at https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/shows-tickets/carol/. The play runs two hours with a 15-minute intermission.
