Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol presented by Theater Wit at Stage 773

Chicago Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...Mula is a huge talent—he is still my favorite Goodman Scrooge after all these years. And Mula and his director, Steve Scott, find the right Dickensian mix of serious-but-warm-hearted drama about the relationship between Christmas, kindness and eternal life. But I wish Mula had taken a fresher look at Marley. The production now needs a simpler, cleaner look. And his man still doesn't quite pop as he should."

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...Mula, who played Scrooge for years in the Goodman Theatre production of A Christmas Carol, gives a loose but assured performance that brings charm to the sometimes self-consciously literary passages. Jeremy Getz's terrific light design adds otherworldly magic, though the venue feels too cavernous for such an intimate piece."

Examiner - Highly Recommended

"...Mula’s ability to create unforgettable scenes without the help of sets, fancy lighting, costumes or any of the usual bells and whistles is similarly extraordinary. Listen to the description of the membrane of lost, shrieking souls endlessly circling the earth and your blood will run cold. Hear Mula describe an otherworldly bureaucrat morph into something vast and awe-inspiring and you will find your jaw has hit the floor."

Chicago Free Press - Highly Recommended

"...Once again directed by the talented Steve Scott, Marley’s tale now returns to life, this time thanks to Theater Wit. (Nobly determined to offer a range of holiday fare, Wit runs it in rep with that caustic crack-up, “The Santaland Diaries.”) Part of the fun of Mula’s reinvention lies in a twofold discovery: What original flourishes does he bring to Marley’s biography, and how does his version occasionally contradict the Dickensian canon? No spoilers here, though we will tell you that Mula, smartly, confines the famous ghostly trio to the second act."

Edge - Highly Recommended

"...Many of the play’s best moments occur when humorously overt theatrical elements (sudden lighting changes, audio effects) interact with Mula’s solo-performance. Kudos to director Steven Scott for adding such entertaining details."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"...This show will grab you, make you laugh and move you to better understand and appreciate both the genius of Charles Dickens and the vast talent of Tom Mula. Add this amazingly entertaining show to your holiday viewing list."