Adapted by Tom Creamer
Directed by Jessica Thebus
“⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 4)”
“A magnificent new Scrooge leads an impressive cast.”
– Chicago Sun-Times
A Christmas Carol 2024
Nov 16 – Dec 30, 2024 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
Around 2 hours and 30 minutes including one intermission
Please note, most performances of A Christmas Carol are sold out. Limited seats may be available. Contact the box office at 312.443.3800 (12noon – 5pm).
The “perfect Chicago holiday tradition” (Chicago Parent).
Rediscover the magic of Dickens’ classic with a fresh, heartwarming adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune). Follow Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy businessman whose disdain for the holidays is transformed on a fateful Christmas Eve. Directed by Jessica Thebus and featuring a “first-rate cast and marvelous staging” (Chicago Sun-Times), this beloved tale remains “the best Christmas story ever told” (Time Out Chicago).
Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater.
Austin Tichenor will be performing the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the performances listed below. Christopher Donahue will perform the role of Scrooge for all other performances.
– Friday, November 22 at 7:30pm
– Sunday, December 1 at 7pm
– Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30am
– Sunday, December 8 at 7pm
– Tuesday, December 10 at 10:30am
– Sunday, December 15 at 7pm
– Wednesday, December 18 at 7pm
– Thursday, December 26 at 2pm
– Thursday, December 26 at 7pm
– Sunday, December 29 at 2pm
Christmas Present blesses the Cratchit family with a sweet song in this spirited scene from our 2024 production of A Christmas Carol. On stage through December 30 only!
SCROOGE gets a visit—and a lesson—from the ghost of Christmas Present in this engaging scene from A Christmas Carol 2024. On stage through December 30 only, get tickets today!
“Together friends let’s have a toast!” Join us for this year’s production of A Christmas Carol, a Chicago holiday tradition that is “stunning, moving, engaging and better than ever” (WGNRadio.com). On stage through December 30 only!
Whether it’s your first time or a yearly tradition, audiences agree that A Christmas Carol is “for everyone.” On stage through December 30 only, join us and find out why patrons like you are “impressed with everything and everyone” in this celebrated production.
Catch a first glimpse of A Christmas Carol on stage now through December 30. Get tickets today!
Find out why some of our new cast members are excited to join this “magical” production.
“It is a story of hope” that “speaks to all us.” Watch Jessica Thebus on why A Christmas Carol has endured for generations. Get tickets today!
Photo: 2023 Production of A Christmas Carol
Photo: 2023 Production of A Christmas Carol
Photo: 2023 Production of A Christmas Carol
Photo: 2023 Production of A Christmas Carol
Photo: 2023 Production of A Christmas Carol
Audience are loving this holiday must.
CRITICAL PRAISE
“THIS PRODUCTION WILL WARM YOUR HEART THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.”
Buzz Center Stage
“STUNNING, MOVING, ENGAGING AND BETTER THAN EVER.”
WGNRadio.com
“THE GOODMAN MADE AN INSPIRED CASTING CHOICE WHEN IT CAME TO REPLACING THE NEAR-ETERNAL SCROOGE.”
Chicago Tribune
“A YULETIDE TREASURE.”
Chicago Sun-Times
“GOODMAN’S HEARTFELT HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST-SEE.”
Chicago Theatre Review
“EVERYTHING ANYONE COULD DESIRE IN A Christmas Carol
Chicago Theatre Review
AUDIENCE PRAISE
“IT BROUGHT US IMMENSE JOY THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON!”
Kaylan P. via Email
“THE BEST CHRISTMAS CAROL I’VE SEEN.”
Carrie O. via Facebook
“LOVED THE ACTING, DIVERSITY, ADDITION OF MULTIPLE LANGUAGES & SIGNING, ARTISTIC DEPICTIONS OF THE SPIRITS, AND MORE. KUDOS!!”
Susan S. via Email
“I’VE SEEN IT SEVERAL TIMES AND IT’S EXCELLENT.”
DrZee D. M. via Facebook
“CONGRATS TO THE ENTIRE CAST AND CREW. THIS SHOW IS SUCH A WONDERFUL CHICAGO TRADITION.”
@hibearmates via Instagram
“THE PERFORMANCES WERE INCREDIBLE AND THE SET DESIGNS WERE FANTASTIC.”
Keith P. via Email
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