For the delight of audiences aged 5 to 105, this toy-puppet theater extravaganza is a new take on Charles Dickens’ classic with Old World accents and New World inclusiveness. Into the familiar story are woven a surprising and delightful blend of English, Jewish, African, American and Czech winter rituals, customs and holiday songs, all performed by over three dozen marionettes ranging in size from four to twenty-four inches as well as found objects and toys.
Vit Horejs operates the whole cast of puppets, backed up by a live chorus: Czech, English, Hebrew, Slovak, Spanish & Swahili songs are performed by an “a capella monumentale” choir of Valois Mickens (West African/Celtic/Native American origin) and Katarina Vizina (a transplant from Slovakia).
The scenic design uses elements of a made-in-Prague 1920’s toy marionette theater donated recently by Madeleine Albright and a smaller set that Vit Horejs and his mother played with in their respective childhood years.
The production made its live TNC debut in 2019. In 2021 when theaters were closed due to the pandemic, it was offered as a virtual fantasy tour. Now playing again for live audiences, the show will be updated to contemporary sensibilities and restaged for this new TNC production.
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A Christmas Carol, Oy! Hanukkah, Merry Kwanzaa, Happy Ramadan
Opening Date: Dec 26, 2025
Closing Date: Jan 11, 2026
Running Time: 01:15
Playing @
Theater for the New City
155 First Ave, New York, NY 10003Performance Schedule
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TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$23.00 - $23.00
Accessibility
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Box Office
Counter 43". -
Parking
SVI Permit. -
Curb Ramps
All corners. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Restroom
Unisex: Lobby. Lightweight door 33". Stall 66" x 68". Commode 19". Grab bars. -
Seating
Four Theatres: Three on lobby-level (one seating 240, two seating 99 each), one in basement (seats 65). No fixed seating in any of the theaters. -
Elevator\Escalator
Elevator: For access to basement theater. Lift for one person using wheelchair and one ambulatory person. Operated with key by house manager. -
Telephone
Lobby. Coin slot 61". Cord 29". -
Entrance
Ground level. Double doors in series (each 36"). Easy to operate with adequate maneuvering space. -
Visual Assistance
None. -
Water Fountain
None. -
Assisted Listening System
None. -
Wheelchair Info
No fixed seating in any of the theaters.
