Filming locations and cast details

Directed by Jeff Beasley, A Carol for Two tells the story of a small-town Broadway actress with hope when she gets her big break by performing a duet at a Christmas Eve concert. Violette Wagner starts working at Fiore’s Diner, a legendary theater establishment known for its vocalists. She aspires to reach her dream stage of Broadway to become an actress, the dream of many among the service staff. Alex, a colleague, resents her for getting the job because of her family connections, but recognizes her talent. He suggests that they perform as a duet at Fiore’s annual Christmas concert, which is attended by famous Broadway names.

As they begin training, Alex’s cousin, Brad, asks Violet out on a date, and the two begin dating. However, Brad may be interested in Violet since Alex is bossing him around. As the night of the concert approaches, Violette reveals their plan and Alex begins to develop feelings for her, leading to a whirlwind of emotions at the eleventh hour. Brand romantic the musical film takes us to the glamorous location of Broadway in New York, where the diner is a vibrant backdrop that radiates the holiday spirit.

Where was the carol for two filmed?

A Carol for Two was primarily filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The film also has shots of New York, New York, which help to portray the intended setting of the narrative. Principal photography reportedly began on March 12, 2024 and ended on April 2 of the same year. The cast members seemed to have a great time behind the scenes, as many of them are real Broadway performers and were in their element singing for the film.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

“Carols for Two” was mostly filmed in Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba. Although Winnipeg is not as bustling a metropolis as New York, the modern city of Winnipeg could convincingly portray parts of the city with effective cinematography under the direction of cinematographer Paul Suderman. With a variety of locales that can stand in for small towns, as well as a bustling urban landscape, Winnipeg has become the setting for Hallmark movies. ‘A wedding with ghosts‘ was filmed in Winnipeg and was also directed by Jeff Beesley, with much of the same crew as A Carol for Two. Other examples of network films shot in and around the city include “Autumn on Apple Hill,”Miracle in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,‘ ‘The magic of lemon drops,’ and ‘Under the autumn moon.’

New York, New York

Although A Carol for Two was primarily shot in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the film uses carefully selected New York City footage to bring the action to life. Shots of the iconic skyline dotted with skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building, and of course the famous Broadway tents, help emphasize the grandeur and excitement that surrounds Violette’s journey as a hopeful Broadway star.

Carol for two actors

Jeanne Claire Mason as Violet Wagner in A Carol for Two. A seasoned Broadway performer, Mason has showcased her many talents in Hallmark films.Festive spectacle“like Maggie and”Heidelberg holidaylike heidi Jordan Litz, who made his film debut as Alex, will star with her in A Christmas Carol for Two. Litz has had a successful and distinguished career on Broadway, performing over a thousand performances, including Fiero Tigelaar in Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz.

Other members of the “Carols for Two” cast include Hallmark and theater veteran John B. Lowe as Marty Levine, Stephanie Sy as Ray, Paul Essiembra as Thomas Wagner, Gino Anania as Brad and Charlotte d’Amboise. The film also stars Chase Winnicki as the assistant, Tom Young as the customer, Frederick Allen as the nursing home resident, Diana Botelho-Urbansky as June, Kyle Kelbert as the diner, and Amy Swift as the auditor.

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