Lyric's A Christmas Carol
Show Graphic:

Lyric's A Christmas Carol
Opens: Fri, Nov 30
Through: Sat, Dec 29
Tickets: $40
Location:
The Plaza
Map it
Celebrate the Joy and Magic of the Season
About Lyric's A Christmas Carol
A spectacular new Oklahoma holiday tradition returns with Lyric’s production of Charles Dickens’ classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Devon Energy. Capture the magic and joy of Christmas as the ghosts of Past, Present and Future lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a powerful journey of transformation and redemption.Original Story by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Michael Baron
Directed by Michael Baron
Choreographed by Ashley Wells
Lighting Design by Ariel Benjamin
Stage Management by Nate Genung
Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek
Sound Design by Brad Poarch and Josh Schmidt
Set Design by Lee Savage
Properties Design by Courtney Strong
Lyric's A Christmas Carol Cast
Jonathan Beck ReedCharacter - Scrooge

19 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: SPRING AWAKENING (Adult Male), Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Scrooge), THE MUSIC MAN (Harold Hill), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Tevye), PETER PAN (Captain Hook), ME AND MY GIRL (Bill Snibson), THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD (The Chairman), THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES (Will Rogers), GREATER TUNA (Arles, et al.), A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL (Scrooge). Inter/national Tour: MY FAIR LADY (Henry Higgins). Regional; Casa Mañana: GREATER TUNA (Arles, et al.); Dallas Lyric Stage: OLIVER! (Fagin). Local; Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre: THE NORMAL HEART (Ned Weeks), MY FAIR LADY (Henry Higgins), A TUNA CHRISTMAS (Arles, et al.), AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (Steve Heidebrecht), THE 39 STEPS (Richard Hannay); Oklahoma City Theatre Alliance: 8 (Ted Olsen).
Tom Huston OrrCharacter - Bob Cratchit
5 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: CALL ME MADAM (Senator Brockhouse), Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Bob Cratchit). Regional; Fairfield Theatre: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Petruchio); Cape Playhouse: THE LION IN WINTER (Prince Phillip); Orlando Shakespeare Festival: HENRY IV, PART I (Prince Hal), ZACH Theatre: SIDEMAN (Clifford); Caldwell Theatre: SNAKEBIT (Jonathon). Local; Oklahoma City Theatre Company: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Stanley); University of Oklahoma Summer Stage: COPENHAGEN (Werner Heisenberg), HAMLET (Hamlet).
Matthew Alvin BrownCharacter - Fred/Young Scrooge

18 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Fred, Young Scrooge), RAGTIME (Younger Brother), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Brad Majors), BOEING BOEING (Robert), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Caractacus Potts), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour), THE PRODUCERS (Carmen Ghia), THE WHO’S TOMMY (minister, Specialist), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Motel). New York; New York Musical Theatre Festival: RAINBOW AROUND THE SUN (Zachary/Blasto). Local; Pollard: PASSING STRANGE (Terry, Joop, Mr. Venus); Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre: THE NORMAL HEART (Felix Turner), THE 39 STEPS (Clown #1); Oklahoma City Theatre Company: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Hedwig, Tommy Gnosis); Live at The Boom!: KING GUITARTHUR AND THE DRUGGS (King GuitArthur). Mr. Brown serves as the instructor for Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Acacdemy RoKademY Experiment, and performs with Lyric’s Interactive! Educational Touring Program.
Susan RileyCharacter - Mrs. Cratchit

6 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: BYE BYE BIRDIE (Mrs. Merkle), Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Mrs. Crachit), THE PRODUCERS (Kiss Me Feel Me), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Local; Pollard Theatre: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (Christine), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Cathy), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Belle), LUCKY STIFF (Annabel Glick), LEGALLY BLONDE (Brooke Wyndham); Poteet Theatre: THE MUSIC MAN (Marian), NUNSENSE (Sister Robert Anne); Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park: ROMEO AND JULIET (Juliet), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Helena).
Jayme PeteteCharacter - Christmas Past

2 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Ghost of Christmas Past), HAIRSPRAY (Penny Pingleton). Regional; Sight and Sound Theatre: JONAH (Channah). Local; Summerstock: ALL SHOOK UP (Lorraine), GREASE (Patty Simcox); Poteet Theatre: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Miep Gies); Silvertree Productions: TWO JOHN’S SALOON (Emmy Jo).
Mandy JiranCharacter - Christmas Present

5 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: BYE BYE BIRDIE (Mrs. MacAfee), Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Christmas Present), BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Vi Petty), SWING! (Woman 1). Regional; Great Plains Theatre Festival: NUNSENSE II (Sr. Robert Anne); Main Street Theatre: THE ALL NIGHT STRUT (Principle); Casa Manana: GROSSINGERS (Lucille). Local; OKC Philharmonic: JOHN WILLIAMS AND FRIENDS (Soloist), A VERY MERRY POPS! (Pops Chorale).
Mateja GovichCharacter - Solicitor/Undertaker

3 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: CALL ME MADAM (Sebastian Sebastian), Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Solicitor, Undertaker), RAGTIME (Tateh), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Miles Gloriousus). New York; Roundabout Theatre Company: CABARET.
Charlie MonnotCharacter - Topper/Young Marley/Solicitor

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: CALL ME MADAM (Hug Tantinnin), RAGTIME (Henry Ford), Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Local; Upstage Theatre; WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Willy Wonka); Shawnee Little Theatre: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour), INTO THE WOODS (Baker), SWEET CHARITY (Oscar Lindquist); Pollard: THE FULL MONTY (Malcolm), LUCKY STIFF (Harry Witherspoon), SWEENEY TODD (Tobias); Poteet Theatre: SUESSICAL (The Cat in the Hat).
Tommy CunninghamCharacter - Jacob Marley/Mr. Fezziwig/Old Joe

8 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: RAGTIME (Father), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Jacob/Potiphar). Tour: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Phantom u/s), EVITA (Che u/s). Local; Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre: THE FANTASTICKS (El Gallo); Oklahoma City Theatre Company: JULIUS CEASAR (Cassius). Film; GOD IS BAD AT BOLWING (God), THE HUNT (The Hunter), SOUL’S MIDNIGHT (Ken Rather), ARMY OF FRANKENSTEINS (Robert E Walton).
Melissa GriffithCharacter - Belle/Sister-in-law

1 year with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: CALL ME MADAM, Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Belle, Mrs. Fred’s Sister). Regional; Timber Lake Playhouse: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING (Julie). Local; Summerstock: THE MUSIC MAN (Marian Paroo); Front Page Productions: FLIPSIDE: THE PATTI PAGE STORY (Patti Page); Oklahoma City Theatre Company: CABERET (Frau Kost); Discoveryland: OKLAHOMA! (Gertie); University of Central Oklahoma: HIGH SOCIETY (Tracy Samantha Lord), STEEL PIER (Precious McGuire).
Lexi WindsorCharacter - Mrs. Fred

Lexi played Evelyn Nesbit in RAGTIME & Sheila in A CHORUS LINE during Lyric’s 2011 Season. She is delighted to be back at the Plaza where she recently played Kira in XANADU, Gretchen in BOEING BOEING & Columbia in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW! Lexi performed in Lyric's centennial production of OKLAHOMA! starring Kelli O'Hara, and was in City Rep's Regional Premiere of THE 39 STEPS (Annabella/ Margaret/ Pamela). She has enjoyed spending the last five years traveling worldwide entertaining active-duty troops & veterans with performance troupes such as: ‘The American Bombshells’ & ‘The USO Liberty Bells.’
Brenda WilliamsCharacter - Mrs. Dilber/Charwoman

3 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Mrs. Feziwig/Mrs. Dilber), HAIRSPRAY (Female Authority Figure), ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE (Louise). Local; Pollard: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Madame Dindon), A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL (Carrie Watts); Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park: ROMEO & JULIET (Nurse); Oklahoma Children’s Theatre: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Edith Frank).
Cassie Blacksten
Max Brown
Mitchell Brown
Natalie Goodin
Arden Hearne
Lillian King
Sydney Miller
Anthony Palmer
Caitlin Rose
Cassie Schafer
Hope Schafer
Aaron Stewart
Banton Jane Ward
Ethan Wells










