This made for tv production is quite decent. Hell, it’s much better than the live musicals we have gotten from NBC. The last couple of years.
It is also better than the Patrick Stewart version where looks like he just got off the set of Star Trek. Though this version does take some minor liberties.
Such as Ebenezer and his sister orphans after their mom died. Though that does work since it adds to why Scrooge is mad at his nephew. Since Ebenezer was separated from her and then she died giving birth.
Shout by Dann MichalskiBlockedParent2023-09-25T16:00:25Z
From Hallmark Entertainment comes the whimsical holiday film A Christmas Carol: The Musical. With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, based on their 1994 stage production, the Charles Dickens’ story of a miserly money lender who is visited by the spirits of Christmas is told through song. Featuring Kelsey Grammer, Jane Krakowski, Jesse L. Martin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Jason Alexander, the film has an impressive cast that delivers solid performance. However, the directing is a little weak; as it doesn’t always catch the grandeur of the musical numbers or the emotional drama of the intimate moments. And there are a couple of odd changes to the material, including Scrooge’s father being sent to debtor’s prison and a children’s show. Still, a number of the songs are quite moving and the costumes and set designs are well-done. A Christmas Carol: The Musical has its problems, but it’s entertaining and compelling as well.