The annual holiday blockbuster comedy “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)” is playing Dec. 13-29, 2024
Billy Chace, Cary Davenport, Candice Handy, and Geoffrey Warren Barnes II. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
Cincinnati, November 12, 2024 – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is thrilled to announce the return of its annual holiday blockbuster comedy, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)” by Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald, and John K. Alvarez. Running from December 13-29, 2024, this irreverent and heartwarming production promises a festive evening full of laughs and nostalgia.
What begins as a traditional production of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” quickly spirals into a side-splitting romp through everyone’s favorite holiday stories. From timeless classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to beloved TV specials like to beloved TV specials like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” no holiday tradition is safe from this whirlwind of humor. The show also features fresh, topical references to pop culture and current events, making each season’s production a unique experience. Content Advisory: PG-13. Features some adult humor and language. Recommended for teens and adults. Not recommended for any theatergoer who still believes in Santa. Contact the Box Office with questions.
This year’s production is again directed by Jeremy Dubin, a long-time CSC actor and director who brings his signature style and comedic timing to the show. The cast includes returning favorites Geoffrey Warren Barnes II, Candice Handy, and Cary Davenport, whose chemistry and comedic talents delighted audiences last season. Joining the ensemble this season is Billy Chace, a CSC veteran making his return to the Christmas show ensemble, having last performed in the show in 2009.
“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)” runs from December 13 – 29, 2024 for 19 performances. The full schedule is available online at cincyshakes.com/on-stage/every-christmas-2024.
CSC is committed to accessibility and inclusion. An Audio Description service will be available for the performance on Friday, December 13, at 7:30 PM, and the final Saturday matinee on December 28 at 2:00 PM will feature Sign Language Interpretation. Learn more online at cincyshakes.com/your-visit/accessibility.
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For the best ticketing experience, and to avoid resale sites or scams, please be sure to only purchase tickets directly through Cincinnati Shakespeare Company online at cincyshakes.com or by calling our Box Office at 513.381.2273. Ticket prices range from $12- $82; don’t pay more!
Discounts are available for students, seniors, educators, military personnel, local residents, and community partners at all performances. Additionally, $14 “Access” tickets are offered in the Upper Gallery for each performance and can be purchased in advance online or by calling the Box Office.
For those seeking last-minute options, $12 Rush Tickets are available to anyone (not just students) starting one hour before each performance. These unreserved tickets, offered in various seating locations, are subject to availability and must be purchased in person at the Box Office within an hour of showtime.
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the CSC Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273) ext. 1, or visit cincyshakes.com. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted, and ticketing fees apply.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is located at 1195 Elm Street, adjacent to Washington Park. Valet parking is available for $25 and self-parking for $15 is available in the adjacent lot. Make advance reservation online the website or contact the Box Office. For more details, visit cincyshakes.com/your-visit/parking.
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About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for all. In the summer of 2017, the theater relocated to the Otto M. Budig Theater, a brand new facility in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. CSC’s repertoire is composed of the works of William Shakespeare, literary adaptations, world premieres, and contemporary classics. CSC performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with the Actors’ Equity Association. Cincinnati Shakespeare is a member of Theater Communications Group and Shakespeare Theatre Association. Each year, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education and Outreach Programs reach more than 50,000 young people and community members by meeting audiences where they are. This includes sharing programming in schools, parks, community centers and hosting educational matinees of mainstage productions. In 2015, CSC was proud to become one of the first five theaters in the United States to “Complete the Canon” by producing all 38 plays by William Shakespeare. CSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to be Cincinnati’s stage for the Classics!
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s 2024-2025 Season is generously presented by our Operating Support Partners: The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation; The Ohio Arts Council; The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation; The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest; The Shubert Foundation; Maureen and John Bridgeland, Cindy Bridgeland Crilley, and Debby and Jim Mason in honor of Jim Bridgeland; Lightborne, and the tens of thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.
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