A Christmas Carol
by CHARLES DICKENS
adapted by LAVINA JADHWANI
directed by JOSEPH HAJ
Wurtele Thrust Stage
A timeless holiday tale
A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with “Bah! Humbug!” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come. In Charles Dickens’ beloved classic, the three spirits show Scrooge happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and a grim future should he continue his closed-hearted ways. Throughout his journey, Scrooge is forced to reckon with the man he has become and contemplate the man he could be — but only if his restless night leads to a change of heart by morning.
Three things to know
- For the first time since 2010, the Guthrie will update the physical production of the family favorite, including new scenic, costume, prop, lighting and sound designs.
- Artistic Director Joseph Haj directs, his first time directing A Christmas Carol onstage at the Guthrie, after co-directing the Dickens’ Holiday Classic film with E.G. Bailey in 2020.
- This fresh-yet-faithful, world-premiere adaptation carefully tracks Scrooge’s journey to redemption and marks the moments when he becomes a willing participant in his own change of heart.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices range from $15 to $134. Discounts are available for students, seniors and children.
| Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | |
| Previews Nov 6–11; 6:30 p.m. performances | $59 | $49 | $25 | $15 | $15 |
| Nov 12–24 | $69 | $59 | $49 | $39 | $29 |
| Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu evenings; 1 p.m. weekday matinees | $79 | $69 | $59 | $49 | $39 |
| Fridays and Saturday matinee and evening; Sunday matinee | $89 | $79 | $69 | $59 | $49 |
| Dec 10, 11, 12 (matinee), 19 (evening), 21 (evening), 26 and 27 (matinee) | $114 | $104 | $94 | $84 | $74 |
| Dec 17, 18, 19 (matinee), 22 and 23 | $134 | $124 | $114 | $104 | $94 |
Health and safety
To help keep the Guthrie as safe as possible for everyone in our community, all ticket holders must wear masks and show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test to attend a performance at the theater.
Family-friendly performances
To help make it easier for families to attend A Christmas Carol this season, we’re pleased to offer 6:30 p.m. performances on select dates at reduced prices. Tickets range from $15 to $59 for adults. All tickets for children (ages 5–18) are $15. Although designed with families in mind, all patrons are welcome to attend.
- Tuesday, November 16
- Wednesday, November 17
- Tuesday, November 30
- Wednesday, December 1
Content advisory
This production contains strobe lights, haze and fog.
Age recommendation
We recommend A Christmas Carol for ages 8 and up. Everyone must have a ticket, and children under 5 are not admitted.
Venue info
A Christmas Carol will take place on the Wurtele Thrust Stage.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
A Christmas Carol
Wurtele Thrust
Relaxed performance
The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of A Christmas Carol on Sunday, December 5 at 1 p.m. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.
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A Christmas Carol
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