Detroit Public Theatre and producer Hunter Arnold are kicking off the holiday season with a filmed version of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol that will be released worldwide on Saturday, November 28.
Experience A Christmas Carol unlike any other—past, present or future. The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life as Tony Award® winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife, Gentleman’s Guide…) plays over 50 roles in a virtuosic, master class of a performance that must be seen to be believed. This theatrical achievement comes from the haunting vision of one of Broadway’s most imaginative directors, Michael Arden (Tony-winning Best Revival - Once on this Island).
Staged exclusively for this production and captured live with breathtaking clarity, this must-watch streaming event conjures the powerful spirits of Christmas and brings all the magic of live theatre home for the holidays. The Hollywood Reporter declares, “It’s a towering achievement! You’ve seen it before, but not like this.” And the Los Angeles Times raves, “Mays is a rare gem and Arden is ingenious. For true theater lovers, there can be no better gift this season.”
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Jefferson Mays, Susan Lyons, & Michael Arden
Available for streaming starting November 28, 2020
DPT is Opening Season Six with a watch from home double header!
At a time when gathering in a theater is not possible, Detroit Public Theatre is honored to be collaborating with Chautauqua Theater Company and Detroit Public Television, and WNED Buffalo PBS on a unique project to bring two acclaimed solo plays to the small screen this Fall. This project demonstrates that even in these trying times, even in isolation, we can find ways to work together to create and share relevant and beautiful art. The two shows will be simulcast on PBS affiliates in Detroit and Buffalo, and audiences will be able to enjoy back-to-back viewings of the two shows from the comfort of their own homes. Viewers can tune in for this night of theatre on October 26, 2020 at 8 p.m. EST.
NO CHILD…
by Nilaja Sun
Originally aired on DPTV and WNED
October 26, 2020 — 8 p.m. EST
Available to stream via CHQ Assembly
Written and performed by Nilaja Sun and captured on tape in the studios at the WNED PBS in Buffalo with the support of the Chautauqua Theater Company, No Child... is a breathtaking solo show exploring the New York City public school system. Sun fearlessly transforms herself with rapid-fire precision into the teachers, students, parents, janitors, security guards, and administrators of a New York City public high school. Sun demonstrates how one determined woman can change the lives of countless others in this tour de force, crackling with wit and wisdom and showing us the transformative power of art.
FROM BROADWAY TO
OBSCURITY
by Eric Gutman
Originally aired on DPTV and WNED
October 26, 2020 — 8 p.m. EST
Re-aired March 28, 2021 — 3 p.m. EST
Available to stream via CHQ Assembly
Eric Gutman's From Broadway to Obscurity, which was recorded at Marygrove Theatre by Detroit Public TV, is a musical love letter to both Broadway and Michigan. At the peak of his career playing several roles in the Tony and Grammy award-winning smash hit Jersey Boys on Broadway, Eric Gutman made the decision to return to his hometown in Metro Detroit so he could raise his two young daughters close to family. Weaving together beloved songs from musical theatre and popular music, dead-on celebrity impressions, and sneak peeks at what goes on backstage at one of the biggest hits in Broadway history, Gutman, who made the transition from Broadway star to suburban Michigan Dad, will share his extraordinary gifts with audiences in this thrilling concert experience.
Eric Gutman’s From Broadway to Obscurity re-aired on DPTV on March 28, 2021 at 3 p.m. EST.
CREATOR & PERFORMER
CREATIVE TEAM
Sarah Clare Corporandy — Executive Producer
Andrew Borba — Producer
Courtney Burkett — Producer
Hal Brooks — Director
Jonathan Alexander — Lighting Design
Patrick Hanley — Production Manager
Katherine Nelson — Production Stage Manager
CREATOR & PERFORMER
CREATIVE TEAM
Sarah Clare Corporandy — Executive Producer
Andrew Borba — Producer
Courtney Burkett — Producer
Brian P. Sage — Director
Harley Miah — Lighting Design
Alison Dobbins — Projection Design
Patrick Hanley — Production Manager
Logan Evan Thomas — Music Director & Piano
Katherine Nelson — Production Stage Manager
BAND
Mike Shriver — Bass
Jeff Sugamosto — Guitar
Shawn Neal — Drums
This activity is supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs + National Endowment for the Arts.
We are grateful for the support of our show sponsors and season sponsors.
