Adapted by Tom Creamer
Directed by Jessica Thebus
“A sensory feast of yuletide splendor.” –
Broadway World
A Christmas Carol 2023
Nov 18 – Dec 31, 2023 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
Around 2 hours and 30 minutes including one intermission
Chicago’s “quintessential Christmas experience” – Splash magazine
Treat your loved ones to the “perfect Chicago holiday tradition” (Chicago Parent) that has enchanted generations over four decades. Jessica Thebus returns to direct and Larry Yando reprises his role as the miserly Scrooge “with profound depth” (Chicago Tribune) in this must-see, “moving and meaningful” (Chicago Sun-Times) annual production.
Austin Tichenor will be performing as Scrooge in the performances listed below. Larry Yando will perform the role of Scrooge for all other performances.
Austin Tichenor will be performing as Scrooge in the performances listed below. Larry Yando will perform the role of Scrooge for all other performances.
– Wednesday, November 22 at 7pm
– Sunday, December 3 at 7pm
– Sunday, December 10 at 7pm
– Sunday, December 17 at 7pm
– Friday, December 22 at 2pm
– Tuesday, December 26 at 2pm
– Tuesday, December 26 at 7pm
– Saturday, December 30 at 2pm
Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater.
2023 Critical Praise
A “relentlessly wholesome and hopeful staging”
Chicago Tribune
“Left the audience utterly mesmerized.”
Broadway World
“Yando simply IS Scrooge”
WGN’s Behind the Curtain
“A must-see at this time of year!”
Chicago Theatre Review
“Marvelous—filled with wonderful acting and music, sensational sets and stagecraft, and the joy of storytelling”
New City
“Makes you believe kindness can win”
Chicago Tribune
Audience Feedback
“One of the best adaptations of this classical production that I’ve ever experienced.”
Tiffany T. via Email
“Great show. I look forward to seeing it every year.”
Carol V. via Facebook
“A perennial favorite of mine since childhood!”
@patarnold826 via Instagram
“What a fantastic show! Everything was top notch.”
Yvonne M. via Facebook
“This is definitely a must see. 💖💖”
@suprstr40 via Instagram
“This show always puts me in the holiday spirit!”
Kim S. via Email
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Join us for any of the following accessible & enhanced performances.
Questions? Please contact 312.443.3800 (voice), 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD) or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.
Learn More About Goodman’s Accessible & Enhanced Performances.
Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, December 9
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2pm Performance
Use code AUDIO online to unlock discounted tickets.
American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Sunday, December 3 at 7:00pm
Friday, December 15 at 7:30pm
Use code SIGN online to unlock discounted tickets.
Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, December 17 at 2pm
Use code OPEN online to unlock discounted tickets.
Spanish Subtitles Performance
Sunday, December 17 at 7pm
Use code SPANISH online to unlock discounted tickets.
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