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A Sherlock Carol, New World Stages, NYC, NY, USA

by Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta
A Sherlock Carol - New World Stages
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A Sherlock Carol - New World Stage

Ever since Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in 1843, it has been a beloved part of the holiday tradition for many people. Throughout the years, it has been republished as a book, made into films, and into plays. For his play, A Sherlock Carol, Author and Director Mark Shanahan, brings together two memorable characters to life: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes (published in 1892), and Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol’s Ebenezer Scrooge, for a delightful and memorable mishmash of a play that totally works. We saw A Sherlock Carol at the New World Stages in New York City and were happy that we made this play one of our new holiday traditions. A Sherlock Carol runs until January 1, 2023, so hurry before it leaves for the season.

 

We saw the play on Saturday, December 10, 2022, and were impressed with the merging of the two story lines, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The multi-credentialed talented cast is comprised of Drew McVety as Sherlock Holmes, Allen Gilmore as Ebenezer Scrooge, Joanna Carpenter as Emma Wiggins, Dan Domingues as Tiny Tim Cratchit all grown up, Isabel Keating as The Countess, and Mark Price as Dr Watson, who clearly bring joy to each of their roles.

A Sherlock Carol - Mark Price, Isabel Keating, Dan Dominques, Joanna Carpenter - photo by Evan Zimmerman
Dan Dominques (Tiny TIm), Isabel Keating (The Countess)
Mark Price (Dr. Watson), Joanna Carpenter (Emma Wiggins)
A Sherlock Carol

Linda Cho‘s gorgeous costumes and stunning scenic design by Anna Louizos help transport the audience from modern day Manhattan to back in time to 1854 to Christmastime in London, where Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective who can solve any crime with his astute powers of observation and remarkable memory to recall even the most minute of details, is tasked with finding whom or what killed his friend Ebenezer Scrooge.

A Sherlock Carol - Drew McVety, Allen Gilmore - photo by Evan Zimmerman
Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes), Allen Gilmore (Ebenezer Scrooge)
A Sherlock Carol

While Ebenezer Scrooge firmly believed in ghosts, Sherlock Holmes is a man of science who defies the belief in the supernatural. His theory is put to the test though when he has visions of the past haunting his present that impede his ability to resolve this conflict. With so many people relying on his innate abilities, can he resolve this conflict of acknowledging the theory of ghosts versus scientific reality in time to solve the case? Without giving away the ending, do believe in Sherlock, because after all, he is the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.

A Sherlock Carol - Drew McVety, Isabel Keating - photo by Evan Zimmerman
Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes), Isabel Keating (The Countess)
A Sherlock Carol

If you want to get into the holiday spirit, celebrate the season by going to see Mark Shanahan’s A Sherlock Carol, the perfect "who dunnit" of a play. A Sherlock Carol runs until January 1, 2023.

A Sherlock Carol - Drew McVety, Dan Dominques - photo by Evan Zimmerman
Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes), Dan Dominques (Tiny Tim)
A Sherlock Carol

Until next time, keep enjoying and supporting the arts! Happy Holidays!

A Sherlock Carol Creative

Mark Shanahan
Author/Director
Anna Louizos
Scenic Design
Linda Cho
Costume Design
Rui Rita
Lighting Design
John Gromada
Original Music & Sound Design
Charles G. LaPointe
Hair & Wig Design
Amanda Michaels
Production Stage Manager
SenovvA
Production Supervisor
Claire Burke, CSA
Casting
George Youakim
Company Manager
Theatre Nerd Productions
Producer
Fat Goose Productions
Producer
Ken Kades
Co-Producer
Wits ‘n Bits Productions
Co-Producer
ShowTown Productions
Executive Producer
ShowTown Theatricals
General Management
Emily McGill Entertainment
Press Representative
Serino Coyne
Advertising, Marketing & Website

A Sherlock Carol - Drew McVety, Joanna Carpenter - photo by Evan Zimmerman
Joanna Carpenter (Other), Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes)
A Sherlock Carol

A Sherlock Carol Cast

Drew McVety
Sherlock Holmes
Allen Gilmore
Ebenezer Scrooge
Joanna Carpenter
Emma Wiggins and Others
Dan Domingues
Cratchit and Others
Isabel Keating
The Countess and Others
Mark Price
Dr. Watson and Others

A Sherlock Carol - Drew McVety, Allen Gilmore, Mark Price, Isabel Keating, Dan Dominques, Joanna Carpenter - photo by Evan Zimmerman
Isabel Keating (The Countess), Mark Price (Dr. Watson)
Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes), Allen Gilmore (Ebenezer Scrooge)
Joanna Carpenter (Emma Wiggins), Dan Dominques (Tiny Tim)
A Sherlock Carol

Ticket Information

Tickets may be purchased at the New World Stages Box Office.

Box Office Hours: Monday from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from noon – 8:00 pm, Friday from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.

Tickets may also be purchased by calling Telecharge: 1-800-447-7400, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

New World Stages - NYC, NY

New World Stages
340 West 50th Street (West of Times Square, between 8th and 9th Avenues)
New York, New York
Telecharge: 1-800-447-7400
Website: https://asherlockcarol.com
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