RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN
stars in the U.S. premiere of 
“Scrooge - the Holiday Musical”

The production will feature choreography by Lisa Kent and design
by the Olivier-Award nominated designer Paul Farnsworth.

Produced by the British entrepreneur Bill Kenwright, 
"Scrooge" is the live version of the 1970 movie musical,
with a score composed by Leslie Bricusse. 
It has 19 musical numbers,
including the jolly "Thank You Very Much."

Running time: 2 HOURS, 25 MIN. 

Oct. 26-Nov. 7 - Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 
Oriental Theatre - Chicago, IL 

Tuesday night's performance of the new musical "Scrooge" 
at Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago
was canceled after star Richard Chamberlain 
bowed out because of "reported illness." 

However, I'm told since his understudy Jonathan Weir 
was ready and able to go on, 
it was poor attendance from election competition 
that resulted in the pulled plug. 
Chamberlain performed with what seemed like 
fine pipes at Wednesday's matinee.

More pictures of meetings with Richard
after the show in Chicago

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Two meetings after the show
in Chicago
Ford Center

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“Scrooge - the Holiday Musical”
Playbill
Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 
Oriental Theatre - Chicago.

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Lavender Magazine
ISSUE 246
OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 11, 2004

A Dickens of a Time: 
Richard Chamberlain Gets Scrooged

John Townsend spoke with Richard Chamberlain 
about his views on gayness, politics, 
and television in a phone interview 
between rehearsals in Chicago.

Did you watch the foreign-policy presidential 
debate the other night? I did watch the debate.
I thought Kerry came off pretty well. 

The War in Iraq 
I think Bush is handling it extremely badly.

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October 21
Chamberlain as Scrooge is not the same old story 
By Michael Phillips 

October 22
Speaking with Richard Chamberlain 

October 22
"Scrooge" Normally, Richard Chamberlain's 
characters can do no wrong. 

October 30, 2004 
Chamberlain uncorks holiday spirit early 
By Pam DeFiglio Daily Herald Staff Writer
Posted Saturday, 

October 31, 2004
Chamberlain holds his own in charming 'Scrooge' 
By Hedy Weiss Theater Critic

October 31, 2004
Ghosts and magic: 'Scrooge' calls on illusionist 
By Miriam Di Nunzio Staff Reporter 

November 7, 2004
'Scrooge'
Theater Reviews - Variety 
By: Chris Jones, STAFF 

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Nov. 9-14 - Orpheum Theatre - 
Minneapolis, MN 

Meetings after the show
in Minneapolis
Orpheum Theatre

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A meeting after the show
in Minneapolis
Orpheum Theatre

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November 11, 2004
Spirited 'Scrooge' is a worthy 'Carol' 
Theater review: 
Graydon Royce,  Star Tribune 

November 12, 2004
'Scrooge' joins the 'Carol' scene with razzle dazzle.
Theater review: Graydon Royce
Star Tribune

November 14, 2004
‘Scrooge’ brings star appeal and ghostly magic to PAC
By Steven Hyden
Post-Crescent staff writer
 

November 17, 2004
Scrooge’ provides faithful adaptation of Dickens’ classic 
By Steven Hyden 
Post-Crescent staff writer

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Nov. 16-21 - Fox Cities PAC - Appleton, WI
400 West College Ave
Appleton, WI 54911

Nov. 23-28 - Palace Theatre - Louisville, KY 
625 S. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY  40202

Due to poor ticket sales
"SCROOGE" 
has been canceled in Louisville!

Nov. 30-Dec. 5 - Oakdale Theatre - Wallingford, CT 
The Oakdale Theatre 
95 S. Turnpike Rd. 
Wallingford, CT 06492 

Oakdale Theatre - Wallingford, CT 

Pictures of the theatre and 
the "Scrooge" programbook

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Jerry Kristafer and Paul Pacelli
interview Richard Chamberlain at the Oakdale Theatre!

LISTEN!!

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Part Two

Jerry Kristafer and Paul Pacelli
interview Richard Chamberlain
at the Oakdale Theatre!

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“Scrooge - the Holiday Musical”
Richard Chamberlain at the Oakdale
November 23, 2004

INTERVIEW

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December 04, 2004
Oakdale's 'Scrooge' inviting and fresh
By FRED SOKOL
Theater writer 

December 02, 2004 
Scrooge will be brought to life at the Merriam 
Haddon Herald

December 1, 2004
Chamberlain takes a turn as ‘Scrooge'
By Ralph Hohman, Record-Journal staff

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November 25, 2004 
Richard Chamberlain Scrooges up 
by Christopher Arnott 

Richard Chamberlain will no doubt be the handsomest
Ebenezer Scrooge ever. "Well, first off, I'm an old fart now," 
the rugged actor claimed in a telephone interview last week.

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Dec. 7-12 - Masonic Temple Theatre - Detroit, MI

Due to poor ticket sales
"SCROOGE" 
has been canceled 

Dec. 14-19 - Hippodrome Theatre - Baltimore, MD
12 N. Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21202 

(Sun photo by Kenneth K. Lam) 

In town to play Scrooge, 
Richard Chamberlain 
charms his way 
into the heart of Hampden. 

By J. Wynn Rousuck
Sun Theater Critic

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December 16, 2004

'Scrooge' is a real holiday treat
Richard Chamberlain brings 
depth to the title character 

By J. Wynn Rousuck
Sun Theater Critic

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December 17, 2004

Richard Chamberlain isn't miserly 
about sharing his affinity 
for Ebenezer Scrooge

By CHUCK DARROW 
Courier-Post Staff 

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Dec. 21-Jan. 2 - Merriam Theatre - Philadelphia, PA
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

December 22, 2004
Chamberlain connects with Scrooge

Coming out has freed the actor, just as the famous 
miser he plays is freed by finding his humanity.

By Desmond Ryan
Inquirer Theater Critic

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December 23, 2004
Chamberlain presents Scrooge in his entirety

By Howard Shapiro
Inquirer Staff Writer

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THE END
GOODBYE
TO EBENEZER SCROOGE

LISTEN TO RICHARD SINGING!

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And what the Dickens was going on at 
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia the other day? 
Scrooge's cast caroled Tuesday for patients. 
Cameras from WPVI (Channel 6) and 
WCAU (Channel 10) showed up. 
In midsong, the Channel 10 shooter's camera died. 
Channel 6's cameraman lent his battery to his rival 
(after he got his shot, of course). 

God bless us, every one.

“Scrooge - the Holiday Musical”

THE END
GOODBYE
TO EBENEZER SCROOGE

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