A Christmas Carol
by CHARLES DICKENS
adapted by LAVINA JADHWANI
directed by ADDIE GORLIN-HAN
based on the original direction by JOSEPH HAJ
Wurtele Thrust Stage
A timeless holiday tradition
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 Future. 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.
Ticket prices
Tickets range from $24 to $134.
| A Christmas Carol | Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 |
| Previews (Nov 11–16) | $59 | $49 | $39 | $29 | $24 |
| Nov 17–22 | $69 | $59 | $49 | $39 | $34 |
| Tue, Wed and Thu at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 7 p.m. | $79 | $69 | $59 | $49 | $44 |
| Fri and Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sat and Sun at 1 p.m. | $89 | $79 | $69 | $59 | $54 |
| Dec 8–10, 26 | $114 | $104 | $94 | $84 | $79 |
| Dec 15–16, 21–23 at 7:30 p.m. Dec 16–17, 22–23 at 1 p.m. | $134 | $124 | $114 | $104 | $99 |
Group sales
All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.
Venue info
This production 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.
Age recommendation
We recommend A Christmas Carol for ages 8 and up. Everyone must have a ticket, and children under 5 are not admitted.
Content advisory
This production contains loud noises, strobe lights, haze and fog.
Run time
Approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes (including intermission)
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 3 at 4 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.
Play guide
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