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Charles Dickens

Date of Death: June 09, 1870 (58)

Birth Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Entertainment

Charles DickensA Christmas Carol


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Olivier Awards - 1980 - Play of the Year

Charles DickensThe Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

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Review: OLIVER at Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre Photo
Review: OLIVER at Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre
by June August - Mar 21, 2025

When my 8th grade English class read Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens’ exposé of the cruel and unjust treatment of the poor in Victorian London, I never dreamed it would become Lionel Bart’s poignant, award-winning 1960 musical Oliver. Alas, Broadway Theatricals’ delightful production just ended its March 7 to 9, 2025, run at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater.
Alley Theatre Reveals Resident Acting Company Cast for its 2025-26 Season Photo
Alley Theatre Reveals Resident Acting Company Cast for its 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Alley Theatre has revealed the Resident Acting Company cast for its 2025-26 Season. The 2025-26 Resident Acting Company includes Elizabeth Bunch, Michelle Elaine, Dylan Godwin, Chris Hutchison, Melissa Molano, David Rainey, and Christopher Salazar. We have all of the details here.
MusiCoLab to Present Musical Theatre Showcase SPOTLIGHT 3X30 in April Photo
MusiCoLab to Present Musical Theatre Showcase SPOTLIGHT 3X30 in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

Philadelphia audiences are invited to discover the newest original work of three local musical theater writing teams when MusiCoLab presents “Spotlight 3x30” during Philly Theatre Week at CSz Theater. Learn how to attend.
TV: Vive con nosotros las audiciones finales de OLIVER TWIST Photo
TV: Vive con nosotros las audiciones finales de OLIVER TWIST
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 14, 2025

Más de 1.400 personas se han inscrito en el casting de Oliver Twist, el musical, producido por AMR, responsable del éxito Los chicos del coro, y que se estrenará el 12 de noviembre de 2025 en el Teatro La Latina.
Washington Stage Guild's 2024-25 Season Concludes With SOFONISBA Photo
Washington Stage Guild's 2024-25 Season Concludes With SOFONISBA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Sofonisba by Callie Kimball will bring The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 season to a close. Learn more ebout the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
THE RUINS World Premiere and More Set for Guthrie Theater 2025"2026 Season Photo
THE RUINS World Premiere and More Set for Guthrie Theater 2025"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

The Guthrie Theater has revealed nine productions as part of its 2025–2026 mainstage season, plus a world premiere. Learn more about the season and see full programming here!
Mischief Will Bring CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG to London This Year Photo
Mischief Will Bring CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG to London This Year
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Mischief will return to the West End for a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show - Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.  Learn more about the show here!
FAT HAM, ROMEO & JULIET And More Announced for Orlando Shakes 37th Season Photo
FAT HAM, ROMEO & JULIET And More Announced for Orlando Shakes 37th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

Orlando Shakes' has announced titles for its 2025-2026 season including, two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, a popular annual holiday tradition, and Shakespeare's most famous love story.
Kristin Chenoweth to Sing New Closing Credit Song for Animated Film THE KING OF KINGS Photo
Kristin Chenoweth to Sing New Closing Credit Song for Animated Film THE KING OF KINGS
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth will lend her voice to perform “Live Like That,” an original end title song for the upcoming animated feature film, The King of Kings.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Reveals 2025 Gala THE ARDEN PARTY Photo
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Reveals 2025 Gala THE ARDEN PARTY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company has announced this spring’s annual gala titled THE ARDEN PARTY, to take place on Saturday, April 5 at The Newbury Hotel in Boston.
Star Of The Day Reveals 2025 Season Featuring SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL and More Photo
Star Of The Day Reveals 2025 Season Featuring SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Star of the Day has revealed its 2025 season, celebrating 10 years on stage! The season will featuring Seussical The Musical and much more. See full programming here. 
WAITRESS, RENT, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre's 2025 Season Photo
WAITRESS, RENT, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

North Shore Music Theatre will return for an expanded 70th Anniversary Season, including a bonus off-subscription production of the play, THE SHARK IS BROKEN, as well as debut productions of the musicals WAITRESS, RENT, and THE CHER SHOW.
El Teatro La Latina será la sede de las audiciones de OLIVER TWIST Photo
El Teatro La Latina será la sede de las audiciones de OLIVER TWIST
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 27, 2025

Más de 1.400 aspirantes buscan un papel en la esperada producción que se estrenará en noviembre de 2025.
Reboot Theatre Company To Stage OLIVER! Photo
Reboot Theatre Company To Stage OLIVER!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The award-winning Reboot Theatre Company, in association with Theatre Off Jackson, by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, will present Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, a musical adaptation Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions For Its 2025-2026 Season Photo
Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions For Its 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

2025-26 Seasonal Auditions for Houston actors will be at Alley Theatre. Auditions will be for AEA and non-AEA adult actors, ages 18 and older.  Learn more and see how to attend.
DANCING AT LUGHNASA, CONSUMED, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2025/26 Season Photo
DANCING AT LUGHNASA, CONSUMED, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Sheffield Theatres has announced Elizabeth Newman’s inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2025 to summer 2026 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse.
New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman The Photo
New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman Theatre Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.
New Musical KANNON GETS THE WIGGLES Presented By Actors Theatre Of Indiana's LAB Seri Photo
New Musical KANNON GETS THE WIGGLES Presented By Actors Theatre Of Indiana's LAB Series
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

The Actors Theatre of Indiana LAB Series returns with Kannon Gets the Wiggles by Gavin Thomas Drew and Chapman Shields, Music by Rolin Mains, Lyrics by Gavin Thomas Drew and Rolin Mains.
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comes to City Circle Theatre Company in May Photo
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comes to City Circle Theatre Company in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is coming to City Circle Theatre Company in May. Performances will run May 2-4 and 9-11, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
ANGELS IN AMERICA, World Premiere Musical and More Announced for Provincetown Theater Photo
ANGELS IN AMERICA, World Premiere Musical and More Announced for Provincetown Theater 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

The Provincetown Theater has announced a packed roster of five productions for its 2025 season.The season begins with Angels in America, Part I: Millennium Approaches, opening on May 8, 2025
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Charles Dickens written?

Charles Dickens has written 20 shows including Oliver! (Source Material), Comin' Uptown (Source Material), Copperfield (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Source Material), The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (Playwright), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Playwright), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), Scrooge (Source Material), A Celtic Christmas (Material), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), Great Expectations (Source Material), Twist: Please, Sir, May I Have Some More? (Source Material), Hard Times (Source Material), A Christmas Carol with Simon Callow (Author), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), Oliver Twist (Source Material), Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (Author).

What awards has Charles Dickens been nominated for?

Charles Dickens has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for his work on "A Christmas Carol" and Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby." These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Dickens' works have received in the theatrical world.

What awards has Charles Dickens won?

Charles Dickens has won several awards for his works. These include the Best Entertainment award at the Olivier Awards for his play "A Christmas Carol" and the Play of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for "The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby."

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