From the moment carolers enter through the audience, the production established an immersive experience that draws everyone into the world of Charles Dickens and hold strong until the final bow
— Broadway World

A Christmas Carol

December 10-29, 2024

By Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Lauren Keating

McCarter's annual holiday tradition returns with magic, music, and merriment for all. This year, Joel McKinnon Miller (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) reprises his widely acclaimed performance as Ebenezer Scrooge, leading the audience on a fantastical journey through Christmases past, present, and future. Enjoy this classic story as it comes to life around you, creating magical memories with the ones you love. Let this festive spectacle usher you into the spirit of the season with all the delight, wonder, and generosity that Scrooge himself discovers.

LEARN MORE BELOW: Caroling with Local Community Choirs and Trees of Giving

Venue

Matthews Theatre

Run Time

2 hours with intermission

Relaxed Performance

December 29, 2024 at 1:00PM

Babies in Arms Policy

Each patron, including children of any age, must have an individual ticket to enter the auditorium. Infants in arms or in strollers/carriers will not be admitted.

American Sign Language Accessibility

December 21, 2024 at 1PM. To select the best seats for ASL access, please contact Patron Services at 609-258-2787, Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00PM - 6:00PM.

Audio Described and Open Caption Accessibility

December 22, 2024 at 1PM. To select the best seats for Open Caption access please contact Patron Services at 609-258-2787, Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00PM - 6:00PM.

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Meet The Cast

Youth Ensemble

Creative Team

Written by Charles Dickens

Adapted and Directed by Lauren Keating

Choreographed by Emily Maltby

Scenic Designer, Daniel Ostling

Hair, Wigs & Make-Up Designer, Carissa Thorlakson

Dramaturg, Julie Felise Dubiner

Costume Designer, Linda Cho

Music Director, Cris Frisco

Assistant Director, Jaimee Harmon-Taboni

Lighting Designer, Paul M. Kilsdonk

Voice & Dialect Coach, Nathan C. Crocker

Production Stage Manager, Alison Cote

Sound Designer & Composer, Palmer Hefferan

Casting Director, Daryl Eisenberg Casting, CSA

Assistant Stage Manager, Carolyn Reich

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