What happens when two of Hollywood’s most celebrated women become the subject of a wild, theatrical parody? Buckle up, because that’s exactly what’s about to unfold Off-Broadway this December.
Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp are stepping into the legendary shoes of Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett in A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames, a brand-new satirical stage production written by Kevin Zak. The show, which will be staged at Theater 511 from December 17–21, transforms the classic story of A Christmas Carol into a glittering roast of Australian cinematic royalty. But here’s where it gets particularly juicy: in this twisted retelling, Blanchett is visited by not one, but three different spectral versions of Kidman—each determined to teach her the true meaning of Awards Season.
The script doesn’t hold back, poking fun at everything from Tár and The Hours to Carol, The Lord of the Rings, The Undoing, To Die For, The Others, Notes on a Scandal, Blue Jasmine, Big Little Lies, and countless other gems from the Kidman-Blanchett universe. Imagine an over-the-top fever dream where Oscar speeches meet holiday ghosts—and then add a layer of camp and celebrity satire. That’s the world audiences will enter.
Joining Mindelle and Sharp on stage are Renée Albulario, Robi Hager, and Phillip Taratula, rounding out a cast that promises both energy and absurdity. Behind the scenes, the production boasts designs as bold as its concept, with costumes by Wilberth Gonzalez and wigs by Krystal Balleza and Will Vicari. The creative team also includes Envoy Theatricals’ Samuel Dallas as general manager, Alex Dash as company manager, and Ryan Gohsman as production stage manager, assisted by deck stage manager Gracie Carleton. Marketing is being handled by Regular People, and the show comes to life in association with producer Bryan McCaffrey.
A Kidman Carol blends pop-culture wit with theatrical excess, creating the kind of show that will make theatre lovers and film fans either howl with laughter—or roll their eyes in disbelief. And that’s exactly what makes it fascinating. After all, who better than Kidman and Blanchett to embody the ghosts of Hollywood past, present, and future?
Performances run for a limited time this month. For tickets and additional info, visit akidmancarol.com.
Do you think satire like this celebrates these iconic performers—or crosses the line into mockery? Drop your thoughts below—this one’s sure to divide audiences.
