Christmas Carol The Rap Musical

My name is Mike Radzwilla, the writer, co-director, and cast member of this project. Christmas Carol: The Rap Musical is the result of many, many years of jotting notes in my phone.

I wrote this musical because I wanted to bring the diverse energies and storytelling capabilities of rap and hip-hop to add new life into a familiar story. This reimagining aims to be more than a fresh coat of paint on an old story. Denser, more intricate lyrics allow a more expanded telling of the story beyond the important but well-established theme of rich vs. poor, heavily emphasizing the dangers of solitude and the enduring possibility of renewal through self-forgiveness and solidarity.