With inventive and joyful staging by Director Molly Rosa Houlahan, this music-filled adaptation of A Christmas Carol offers a surprising and whimsical reimagining of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic. Seen through the eyes of a child, we follow Ebenezer Scrooge and a gathering of ghosts on a journey through time that celebrates the redemptive power of kindness, hope, and love. Featuring original music by People’s Light Producing Artistic Director Zak Berkman, woven with traditional English carols, and starring Ian Merrill Peakes as Scrooge, A Christmas Carol is a must-see for the whole family this holiday season.
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Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Individual sponsors: Matthew & Lori Espe
PREVIEW EVENTS — $30 TICKETS
Be the first to see the show with $30 tickets and special events at 7pm performances, November 19–22. CLICK HERE to learn more!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT — $50 TICKETS
Need a Thanksgiving week activity that the whole family will enjoy? Use code JOYFUL at checkout for a discount! Valid for performances November 25–30.
The more the merrier! Save 15%–25% on our new family group packages of 8+ and enjoy concierge service. Ask about ideal seating, the best dates, or a local restaurant reservation. Packages include a complimentary Farmhouse at People's Light fresh-baked cookie for each child in your group, so bring the entire family to experience the music and magic of A Christmas Carol! To learn more, contact Kelly Benedict, Sales Manager, at groupsales@peopleslight.org or 610.647.1900 x111.
Make your holiday theatre trip extra special with a meal at an excellent local restaurant. Family groups are warmly welcome at all locations! CLICK HERE for the full list.
Ladies' Night, Wednesday Nov. 19 — GET TICKETS
$4 wine available at concessions for everyone!
AfterWORDS, Thursday Nov. 20 — GET TICKETS
Stay after the 7pm performance for a talkback with members of the creative team. This will be the only AfterWORDS during A Christmas Carol, so don't miss out.
Family Night, Friday Nov. 21 — GET TICKETS
Enjoy kid-friendly pre-show entertainment in the lobby from our friends and From Seed to Blossom partners, Ants on a Log! Have a group of 8 or more? Contact groupsales@peopleslight.org to ask about our Family Packages.
Night of Giving, Saturday Nov. 22 — GET TICKETS
Meet some of our community partners before the show and learn about the amazing work they do year-round.
Relaxed Performances offer a judgment-free, "shush-free" environment where traditional theatre rules are relaxed. During the performance, audience members are free to move around, exit and enter the theatre, or vocalize. All are welcome! At each Relaxed Performance, we offer audio description, ASL interpretation, and a pre-show sensory tour where you can interact with set and prop elements and ask questions.
Sunday, December 7, 2pm
Pre-show sensory tour at 1pm (free with RSVP to diiorio@peopleslight.org)
Headsets provide commentary on the visual aspects of a performance. This supplemental narration interweaves with the real-time, spoken dialogue. This is also a Relaxed Performance.
American Sign Language interpretation provided by Hands UP Productions. This is also a Relaxed Performance.
During every performance this week, dialogue appears on an LED screen placed near the stage to patrons with hearing impairments, as well as English language learners.
Join local legend and longtime People’s Light company artist Tom Teti in the Upper Haas Lobby for a pre-show event like no other. With his trademark wit and searing insight, Tom will perform an original piece for the holiday season! Afterwards, enjoy a drink or snack and share your thoughts and questions about the piece and Tom's life experiences, followed by the matinee performance of A Christmas Carol (tickets sold separately).
Sunday, December 14th at 1pm
FREE with RSVP
Tickets to the Dec. 14th 2pm performance of A Christmas Carol sold separately. You do not need an A Christmas Carol ticket to attend Tales with Tom before the show.
Our Smart Caption Glasses offer immersive, real-time captioning for live theatre. These revolutionary glasses display a synchronized transcript of the play directly on the lenses, and are customizable for your comfort.
Smart Caption Glasses are available at performances of this play in the date range below. To reserve your pair of glasses, simply add tickets to your cart, then follow the link that appears at the top of the page to add a glasses reservation to your cart for free. For assistance, please contact the Box Office at tickets@peopleslight.org
To expand access to our work, we offer $30 Access Dates throughout the season. The discount is automatic for these performances, no promo code required.
Wednesday, December 10, 7pm
Tuesday, December 30, 2pm
Accessibility Sponsor: Novocure
