A Sherlock Carol, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Playwright and Director Mark Shanahan’s A Sherlock Carol at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut is a delightful mélange of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (published in 1843) and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes (published in 1892). The result is an engaging story that will have you on the edge of your seats trying to solve “the crime.” We had the pleasure of seeing A Sherlock Carol again at the Westport Country Playhouse on opening night, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, and it was wonderful! The play runs until December 22, 2024.

Dan Domingues (Cratchit), Isabel Keating (The Countess), Joe Delafield (Dr. Watson), Sharone Sayegh (Emma Wiggins) – A Sherlock Carol

A Sherlock Carol brings together Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s characters Sherlock Holmes played by Drew McVety, and Dr. Watson played by Joe Delafield, with Charles Dickens’ characters Ebenezer Scrooge played by Byron St. Cyr, and Dan Domingues as Dr. Timothy Cratchit (Tiny Tim is now an adult and is working as a doctor).

Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes), Dan Domingues (Cratchit) , Byron St. Cyr (Ebenezer Scrooge) – A Sherlock Carol

We first saw A Sherlock Carol when it made its world premiere Off-Broadway in New York City, which was nominated by the Off-Broadway Alliance for Best New Play in 2021. We saw it again last year at the Westport Country Playhouse. Since then, it has drawn a huge following and is currently playing across the United States, annually at London’s Marylebone Theatre, and has returned to the Westport Country Playhouse for its second year. We saw the play on opening night, December 17, 2024, and once again it was a delightful holiday romp. Well done, Mark Shanahan!

Isabel Keating (The Countess) & Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes) – A Sherlock Carol

The talented and versatile cast play multiple wacky and zany characters that will have you laughing in the aisles with their outrageous behavior. In addition to playing Dr. Watson, Joe Delafield also plays the characters Mrs. Dilber, Henry Burke, and Old Joe Brackenridge. Dan Domingues plays Dr. Timothy Cratchit, as well as Mr. Topper, Ralph Fezziwig, and Constable Hopkins.

Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes) & Byron St. Cyr (Ebenezer Scrooge) – A Sherlock Carol

Also fabulous are Isabel Keating as The Countess of Morcar, (and Martha Cratchit – Tim’s sister, Mary Morstan, Abigail Fezziwig, Caroler, and Woman in Restaurant), and Sharone Sayegh as Emma Wiggins (who also plays Fan Gardner, Inspector Lestrade, and Mrs. Windigate).

Byron St. Cyr (Ebenezer Scrooge) – A Sherlock Carol

The set design by James J. Fenton is spectacular and the costumes by Linda Cho are sumptuous and transport the audience to Christmas Eve in London in 1894, 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 asked to investigate the questionable death of his friend, Ebenezer Scrooge.

Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes) & Bryon St. Cyr (Ebenezer Scrooge) – A Sherlock Carol

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

Cast

Creative Team

Until next time, keep enjoying and supporting the arts!

A Sherlock Carol Schedule: December 17^th at 7:00 pm, December 18^th at 7:00 pm, December 19 at 7:00 pm, December 20 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and December 21 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, December 22 at 2:00 pm. Runtime is 2 hours including one 15-minute intermission.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please call the Box Office at +1-203-227-4177, email them at boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org, or visit the website at https://tickets.westportplayhouse.org/events. 

Special Dinner & A Show: “Looking for the perfect pre-show dining spot? Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse is located on the Playhouse campus and is offering a special pre-fixe menu for theatre patrons. Click here to view the menu and pricing, then call Gabriele’s at (203) 454-4922 to make your reservation. Be sure to tell them you are attending the show to access the exclusive menu and price!” Please visit the WCP’s website for other dining options: https://www.westportplayhouse.org/visit/dining/

A Sampling of Westport Country Playhouse’s Upcoming Performances Schedule for 2024 – 2025

About the Westport Country Playhouse 

“Founded in 1931, the mission of Westport Country Playhouse is to enrich, enlighten, and engage the community through the power of professionally produced theater of the highest caliber and the welcoming experience of the Playhouse campus. The not-for-profit Playhouse provides this experience in multiple ways by offering live theater experiences of the highest quality, under the artistic direction of Mark Lamos; educational and community engagement events to further explore the work on stage; the New Works Initiative, a program dedicated to the discovery, development, and production of new live theatrical works; special performances and programs for students and teachers with extensive curriculum support material; Script in Hand play readings to deepen relationships with audiences and artists; the renowned Woodward Internship Program during the summer months for aspiring theater professionals; Family Festivities presentations to delight young and old alike and to promote reading through live theater; and the beautiful and historic Playhouse campus open for enjoyment and community events year-round.” 

“The mission of Westport Country Playhouse is to enrich, enlighten, and engage the community through the power of professionally produced theater worth talking about and the welcoming experience of the Playhouse campus. The not-for-profit Playhouse provides this experience in multiple ways by offering live theater experiences of the highest quality, under the artistic direction of Mark Shanahan; educational and community engagement events to further explore the work on stage; the New Works Initiative, a program dedicated to the discovery, development, and production of new live theatrical works; special performances and programs for students and teachers with extensive curriculum support material; Script in Hand play readings to deepen relationships with audiences and artists; the renowned Woodward Internship Program during the summer months for aspiring theater professionals; Family Festivities presentations to delight young and old alike and to promote reading through live theater; youth performance training through Broadway Method Academy, Westport Country Playhouse’s resident conservatory program; and the beautiful and historic Playhouse campus open for enjoyment and community events year-round.”

The Westport Country Playhouse, named as “Theatre Company of the Year” in December 2013 by The Wall Street Journal, opened on June 29, 1931, in a transformed 1835 cow barn, which has, and continues to attract, a “who’s who” of prominent actors.

Looking at the framed posters of the past shows lining the lobby walls is like entering an encyclopedia of the arts. A few of the renowned actors who have appeared on the stage there include Ethyl Barrymore, Dorothy and Lillian Gish, Tallulah Bankhead, Gloria Swanson, Don Ameche, Hume Cronin and Jessica Tandy, Jane Fonda, Danny Aiello, Blythe Danner, Jill Clayburgh, Richard Dreyfus, Whoopi Goldberg, Liza Minnelli, Bernadette Peters, Lynn Redgrave, Gene Wilder, and Westport residents Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman.

Westport Country Playhouse
25 Powers Court
Westport, Connecticut 06880
United States
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