Theatre in the Park — Attraction in Raleigh

Certainly not what I expected for a family outing to see the holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol" at a fantastic facility such as DPAC. Three stars only because the performers did excellent work and the set was very well done. I felt as though Scrooge did not connect with the audience and the rendition was not a good one, something the cast cannot control.

Further, forcing political nonsense and pop culture down our throats while trying to enjoy an evening to escape those very topics is in poor taste, at best.

I'd be surprised if many (or any) in attendance came to hear your opinions, especially at that price which was a $300 evening for a family of 4.

Hardly a classic and no reason to see it again under...

The venue is great, and the people seem very nice. It's neat to have community theatre vibes mixed with big names such as Ira David Wood III & IV putting on well loved performances. My first time here was 4 years ago with a class from NC State to see Dracula, and then when I discovered Dracula was playing again, we went back to relive that first experience. I very much enjoyed both experiences, and I look forward to going back very soon! They're doing a lot of construction currently, so things are a little different with all the orange tape and fencing, but the people are very accommodating, and I'm sure everything will be lovely once the work...

I saw Theatre in the Park's A Christmas Carol at the DPAC this past December 2024. I also saw it in Raleigh in 2021. This is the worst rendition that I've ever seen!! While I can appreciate trying to make it relevant and modern, this story line is so ridiculous and to continue to do it year after year is incredulous. I can't believe that anyone would pay to see it (I almost walked out both times) let alone win an award. After so many years it is time to end this nonsense and realign the show with Dickens original story line. End the Elvis impersonation, Covid references and...