This timeless, seasonal story from Charles Dickens has been modernized, set in Harlem and infused with The Classical Theatre of Harlem's signature style of re-inventing classic works with an urban flair. More…
"A Christmas Carol in Harlem" places Ebenezer Scrooge as a real estate mogul who has made his fortune at the expense of others. Scrooge foregoes using his wealth to affect positive change within his Harlem community and instead lives a life of miserly solitude. That is, until three unexpected visitors arrive on Christmas Eve to show him that the value of family and the impact of cooperation will lead to a healthy, thriving, and prosperous community.
See it if If you like or love The Christmas Carol Story telled in a refreshing, lovely way. Great for all ages.
Don't see it if If you don't want a happy story or just like the classic Christmas Carol Story.
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See it if you're ok w/yet ANOTHER "A Christmas Carol" adaptation. Harmless, innocent, not too deep, slow as molasses but funny, enjoyable family-show.
Don't see it if you expect a more solid & grander production. Show doesn't really open-up & 'begin' until Ghosts of Christmas Past & Present arrive.
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See it if You want a fun Christmas show that is a little different. Includes excellent dancers, clever use of video and very entertaining ghosts!
Don't see it if You only like traditionally staged holiday productions, or can't stand to leave midtown. You'll be missing out, though.
See it if you're a fan of the Dickens holiday classic; like to see a sweet 'urban' version that takes no risks; very "G" rated, kids will like it
Don't see it if you expect an edgier, more confrontative interpretation of the old story
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See it if Writer made Scrooge a Harlem real RE mogul but then just dropped that theme for a straightforward copy. Boring, lost oppty to say something.
Don't see it if Kids would probably be bored.Dancers are good but choreography unimaginative.Songs all missed.No real characters to care 1 way or another ab
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See it if You are trying to lend support to a member of the cast, crew or production team Good ghosts of Christmas past & Present offer relief
Don't see it if If you are expecting the usual quality of Classical Theatre of Harlem - this production bears no resemblance to their typical offering
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See it if you want to get into the holiday spirit; if you enjoy enjoy plays with a social justice message.
Don't see it if you're expecting the actual Christmas Carol - this is an updated version.
See it if If you love a holiday show. If you love the original dickens. If you’re enjoying updated versions of classics. Would you like a good acting
Don't see it if If you like classic material to just be classic material. You are an actual Scrooge. You don’t like things moved from England to New York Ci
See it if You like new takes on old stories, especially with a socially relevant tone. Also, the choreography is FANTASTIC.
Don't see it if You are tired of the basic story of Scrooge and if you do not appreciate a new twist with a different style.
See it if You want A no thrills fun take on Scrooge's xmas story. You appreciate production with performers of all ages. You dont expect much. Fun.
Don't see it if If you want in your face fun from get go. You want high end Broadway show, you get bored easily. You think city college is far. U r scrooge
See it if very contemporary sketches, clever scene changes
Don't see it if quite a departure from the traditional Christmas Carol of Dickens
See it if You want to support The Classic Theatre of Harlem and see a delightful take on a holiday classic, with a community centered story.
Don't see it if You don't like reinterpretations of classics.
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See it if Very cute production with good vocals. You can tell the cast is proud of what they’ve created! Fun to watch.
Don't see it if You don’t like A Christmas Carol. It’s a nice twist on the classic.
See it if Want to see the classic Christmas Carol with a modern twist to it, or simply want to start the holiday season with good feelings
Don't see it if If you don’t like musicals or enjoy celebrating Christmas and good will
See it if you like a reinvented classic; relevant, fresh and set in Harlem! It's a funny, family-friendly holiday, great for all audiences.
Don't see it if ...you want to regret not having seen it! It's really good; just see it!
See it if If you enjoy original story A Christmas Carol, this is set in present day Harlem& is somewhat relevant with todays high real estate prices
Don't see it if You want great singing, acting, or dancing as there is little of that. You want a big budget staging/ sets as this is bare bones production
See it if You're looking for a refreshing new take on a classic. You want to see an only-in-NYC interpretation of the Christmas past/present ghosts
Don't see it if A script that needs a little work will bother you. Some of the lighting and sound design made it hard to see/hear performers.
Also This is a fun, uptown Holiday event!
See it if You like musicals. You like' "A Christmas Carol" moved to Harlem. You have kids. You have lived the African-American experience.
Don't see it if You don't like musicals. You don't like "A Christmas Carol." You are not interested in African-American experiences or Harlem life.
See it if you want an ORIGINAL adaptation of this familiar tale. Uses the basic concept & characters but changes enough so it's not the same old story
Don't see it if you're not sympathetic to issues related to social & economic justice, gentrification, community building, etc.
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See it if you think you would enjoy the Christmas Carol story with an African American/modern twist.
Don't see it if If you don’t enjoy the christmas carol (scrooge) story or not interested in new vesions of a classic.
See it if You like the Harlem dance ensemble and just love Christmas remakes of classics I would love to see this become an annual event in harlem
Don't see it if You do not like a remix to a classic you do not like Christmas shows
See it if you want to see the best Christmas Carol I have ever seen on stage! What a treat for the whole family. The whole cast is phenomenal!!
Don't see it if you don't like Christmas or singing or dancing or happy people around you.
See it if Scrooge as a developer in Harlem. Addresses the eco/political inequalities with song, caroling, dance and humor. Belle is the answer, got it
Don't see it if There is no reason you should not see this, unless you liked Scrooge before he awoke that Christmas morning.
See it if you like a christmas carol - enjoy it with a modern twist. Enjoy upbeat feel good shows.
Don't see it if you dont like christmas stories, don't like happy endings or just dont like musicals