Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch are proud to present the national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a heartwarming musical featuring music and lyrics by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted by Bell, Couch and Curt Wollan.
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift we have. The legendary holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens’ classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise, making this a holiday event you’ll want to share with those you love.
OFFICIAL CREDITS:
Adapted by David H. Bell, Paul T. Couch and Curt Wollan
Book by David H. Bell
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Directed and choreographed by Antoinette DiPietropolo
Produced by Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch
This performance is proudly sponsored by West Chevrolet, whose generous support helps bring outstanding live performances to our community.
This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.
FAQs
Recommended for ages 8+
(Please note: These guidelines may contain mild spoilers.)
LANGUAGE
No strong language. Occasional use of mild, period-appropriate Appalachian phrases or exclamations.
SEXUAL INNUENDO
None. This production is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Scrooge is portrayed as a gruff and joyless man; there may be implied references to hard living and Appalachian hardship, but there is no onstage substance use.
The atmosphere reflects a coal-mining community in Depression-era East Tennessee.
VIOLENCE
No graphic violence.
Themes of hardship and struggle are present, consistent with the original A Christmas Carol, including references to death and poverty.
The ghostly apparitions may be spooky for very young children.
MATURE CONTENT
Emotional and redemptive themes, including grief, regret, and personal transformation.
The appearance of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future may be intense or eerie for very young children, but they are presented with a heartwarming tone.
OVERALL TONE
Uplifting, heartfelt, and filled with Dolly Parton’s signature warmth and music. This show is a great choice for families, school groups, and holiday outings.
IS DOLLY IN THE SHOW?
Music and lyrics are written by 11-time Grammy winner Dolly Parton, however, she does not appear in the musical.