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A smiling man in a tall black hat, red scarf, and gray coat stands in front of snowy branches. Text reads: “The Heart of the Holidays.”.

Adapted by Tom Creamer
Directed by Malkia Stampley

A Christmas Carol 2026

Nov 13 - Dec 31, 2026 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”

Millions have rediscovered Dickens’ classic at The Goodman over the past five decades—and know why it’s “the best Christmas story ever told!” (Time Out Chicago). Follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as ghostly intervention transforms his holiday disdain into delight one fateful Christmas night. Chicago favorite Tim Hopper—”for whom a furrowed brow and serious visage comes easily” (Chicago Tribune)—makes his debut as Scrooge. This timeless production, long heralded for its “first-rate cast and marvelous staging” (Chicago Sun-Times), is not to be missed.

Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater.

Group Tickets: Now available for 15+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.

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ARTISTS

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Charles Dickens

Author

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Tom Creamer

Adapter

A woman with short curly hair, wearing a patterned red scarf and gray sweater, looks at the camera and smiles softly. The background is softly blurred.

Malkia Stampley

Director

A middle-aged man with a shaved head wearing a blue plaid shirt, standing against a plain light gray background.

Tim Hopper

Scrooge

A middle-aged man with gray hair and a full beard, wearing a plaid shirt, looks at the camera with a slight smile. Dark, blurred horizontal stripes are in the background.

Rom Barkhordar

Alternate Scrooge

A young girl with long, dark hair wearing a white shirt with a purple and black animal print pattern.

Ella Boparai

Emily Cratchit/Understudy Tiny Tim

Headshot of a young woman with long dark hair looking directly at the camera.

Viva Boresi

Belinda Cratchit

Woman with long dark hair wearing gold hoop earrings and a blue top, facing the camera against a neutral background.

Tatiana Bustamante

Onstage Ensemble/Belle

A person with curly hair, wearing a denim jacket and a nose ring, stands in front of a plain brown background, looking directly at the camera.

Amira Danan

Frida

A woman holding a violin and bow.

Elleon Dobias

Onstage Musician

A man with dark hair and a trimmed beard looks at the camera, wearing a dark V-neck shirt against a blurred, neutral background.

Arash Fakhrabadi

Cast

A woman with curly black hair wearing a denim jacket looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a plain background.

Sól Fuller

Martha/Fan/Cast

A woman with long brown hair and light skin smiles softly at the camera. She is wearing a blue top and gold hoop earrings, with a dark, out-of-focus background.

Joryhebel Ginorio

Onstage Ensemble/Cast

A man with a beard and short hair, wearing a tuxedo, smiles at the camera while holding a French horn over his shoulder against a white background.

Brian Goodwin

Onstage Musician

A woman with long, brown dreadlocks smiles widely at the camera. She is wearing a colorful top and large earrings, with a blurred gray background.

Lachrisa Grandberry

Ghost of Christmas Present/Charwoman

A person with short blonde hair and blue eyes is wearing a green lace top, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Rae Gray

Ghost of Christmas Past/Cast

Woman with shoulder-length, twisted hair smiling and wearing a light-colored tank top against a plain, gradient background.

Jyreika Guest

Maxine Fezziwig/Cast

A headshot of a young person with red hair and freckles smiling at the camera.

Austin Hartung

Turkey Child

A young man with short brown hair, wearing a blue plaid shirt over a black t-shirt, poses in front of an olive green background.

Benjamin Heppner

Onstage Musician/Cast

A man with short hair and a salt-and-pepper goatee wears a red sweater and looks at the camera against a dark background.

Anthony Irons

Ortle/Old Joe/Cast

A man with dark hair, facial hair, and light-colored eyes wears a plaid shirt over a hoodie, facing the camera with a neutral expression against a plain dark background.

Chris Koshaba

Onstage Male Ensemble/Cast

Headshot of a man with a goatee wearing a black v-neck shirt.

Gavin Lawrence

Ghost of Marley/Cast

A woman with long black hair and light makeup is looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Helen Joo Lee

Mrs. Cratchit/Cast

Headshot of a person with dark, wavy hair and light eyes smiling at the camera.

Henry Lombardo

Boy Scrooge/Peter Cratchit

A man with short curly hair and a slight beard is wearing a blue denim shirt and looking directly at the camera against a plain background.

Jon Hudson Odom

Bob Cratchit/Cast

Portrait of a middle-aged man with blue eyes and a salt-and-pepper beard, resting his hand on his head.

Robert Schleifer

Mr. Fezziwig/Cast

Woman with light brown hair and bangs, wearing a black top, smiling at the camera against a plain brown background.

Anne Sheridan Smith

Onstage Ensemble/Cast

A young girl with long dark hair wearing a striped knit top.

Sanjana Suraj

Tiny Tim/Understudy Emily Cratchit

Smiling older man with curly gray hair and beard, wearing a dark blazer and black shirt, posed against a neutral blurred background.

Austin Tichenor

Crumb/Cast

A woman with short gray hair wearing a black blazer, resting her chin on her hand.

Penelope Walker

Mrs. Fezziwig/Cast

A man with short, dark hair and a slight smile wears a rust-colored collared shirt against a plain dark background.

Chad Bay

Offstage Understudy

Person with medium-length dark hair, gold hoop earrings, and a nose ring, wearing a red, off-the-shoulder top, poses in front of a plain purple background.

Sunnie Eraso

Offstage Understudy

Headshot of a man with dark hair wearing a denim shirt over a white undershirt.

Jordan Golding

Offstage Understudy

A woman with long curly brown hair and blue eyes wearing a maroon turtleneck top looks at the camera against a neutral background.

Jourdan Lewanda

Offstage Musician Cover

Headshot of a young person with long, curly dark hair looking directly at the camera.

Rio Dianna Lewis

Offstage Young Performer

A person with shoulder-length dark hair and gold hoop earrings looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression, against a gray background.

Amy Vargas Rivera

Offstage Understudy

Portrait of a man wearing a baseball cap with a “D” logo and a denim shirt, looking toward the camera with his hand raised to his head.

Breon Arzell

Associate Director and Choreographer

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Andy Hansen

Composer

A man with wavy brown hair and blue eyes is looking at the camera, standing in front of a brick wall.

Gregory Hirte

Music Director

A woman with short, curly hair is wearing a white sweater and hoop earrings, looking directly at the camera against a light background.

Shadana Patterson

Voice and Dialect Coach

A person wearing large black glasses and a white button-up shirt looks upward, standing outdoors with greenery and blurred white flowers in the background.

Christopher Michael Richardson

Assistant Director and Choreographer

Headshot of Lena Romano

Lena Romano

Line Producer

Woman with long brown hair, wearing a green jacket over a white top, smiles at the camera against a pink background.

Sarah Slight

2nd Line Producer

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Paul George

ASL Interpreter

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Daniella Brown

Assistant Sound Designer

A man with light skin and short hair wearing a patterned button-up shirt stands in front of a neutral background, looking at the camera.

Brian Elston

Associate Lighting Designer

Headshot of a woman with shoulder-length reddish-brown hair against a black background.

Andrea Gentry

Zfx Flight Director

Person with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a brown blazer and blue scarf, looks upward against a dark, softly lit background.

Pornchanok Kanchanabanca

Sound Designer

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Heidi Sue McMath

Costume Designer

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Keith Parham

Lighting Designer

Todd Rosenthal

Set Designer

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Jennifer Gregory

Production Stage Manager

A young woman with shoulder-length auburn hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black top with a colorful floral pattern. The background is softly blurred.

Beth Koehler

Stage Manager

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Duncan McMillan

Stage Manager

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Nihan Baysal

Young Performer Supervisor

A young Black woman with long braids wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt stands in front of a tree.

Habby Olusesi

Stage Management Apprentice & 2nd Young Performer Supervisor

A woman with curly auburn hair and glasses smiling on a patio overlooking a marina at sunset.

Molly Garrison

Albert Floor Manager

STUDY GUIDES

A Christmas Carol Study Guide

Download the English A Christmas Carol study guide.

Guía De Estudio De Un Cuento de Navidad

Descargue la guía de estudio en Español de Un Cuento de Navidad.

Accessible & Enhanced Performances

Questions? Please contact (312) 443-3800 for voice, or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org. Visit our Accessibility Overview page for full details.

American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Friday, December 4 at 7:30pm

Use code SIGN for $50 ($41 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, December 5
12:00pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance

Use code AUDIO for $50 ($41 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Spanish-Subtitled Performance
Sunday, December 6 at 7:00pm

Use code SPANISH for $50 ($41 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, December 6 at 2:00pm

Use code OPEN for $50 ($41 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Sensory-Friendly Performance
Sunday, December 27 at 2pm

Use promo SENSORY for $30-$50 ($21 ticket plus $9 handling fee), ($31 tickets plus $9 handling fee) and ($41 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

OUR 2026/2027 Season

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is feel. For more than a century, The Goodman has created experiences that invite us to feel deeply, honestly and unapologetically. Stories that crack us open. Performances that reach past our defenses and tap directly into the heart. Here, joy is bigger. Laughter catches in your throat. Hope rises. This is where stories remind us what it means to be human.

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A magnifying glass with a handle decorated with colorful, shiny beads and jewels, placed on a white surface.

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Two red beaded bracelets, one with a flame charm and the other with white beads spelling "BURN IT DOWN," are displayed on a white background.

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A piece of medium-rare steak with a sprig of rosemary is pierced by a fork against a plain white background.

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A vintage kitchen timer with cracked glass sits on a white surface, showing approximately 14 minutes.

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Gold medal with a red, white, and blue ribbon, featuring a raised fist symbol and laurel wreath design on a white background.

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A white brick wall with the text "Green Day's American Idiot" and a silhouette of a person holding their head in distress.

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