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 celebration of 50 years
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. The Guthrie's cherished tradition celebrates its 50th year and continues to delight audiences of all ages this holiday season.
Three things to know
- Our longstanding holiday tradition celebrates its 50th year at the Guthrie this season! Over the years, we've staged adaptations by Barbara Field, Crispin Whittell and Lavina Jadhwani that have brought joy and wonder to audiences of all ages.
- Our current adaptation by Lavina Jadhwani stays faithful to the Charles Dickens novella by framing the classic tale as a ghost story.
- If you attend a performance early in the run, you'll enjoy greater savings. Tickets start at just $29 for preview performances November 9–14.
Ticket prices
Tickets range from $29 to $139.
| A Christmas Carol | Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 |
| Previews (Nov 9–14) | $67.00 | $56.00 | $42.00 | $34.00 | $29.00 |
| Nov 15–17 | $74.00 | $63.00 | $49.00 | $41.00 | $36.00 |
| Tue, Wed and Thu evenings | $84.00 | $73.00 | $59.00 | $51.00 | $46.00 |
| Fri, Sat and Sun | $94.00 | $83.00 | $69.00 | $61.00 | $56.00 |
| Dec 6, 7, 13 | $119.00 | $108.00 | $94.00 | $86.00 | $81.00 |
| Dec 14, 15 matinee; 20, 21, 22 matinee | $139.00 | $128.00 | $114.00 | $106.00 | $101.00 |
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- Online at guthrietheater.org
- By phone at 612.377.2224 or 1.877.447.8243 (toll-free)
- In person at 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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- Purchase tickets on guthrietheater.org only
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- Do not click on search listings from sites like StubHub or Ticketmaster
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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)
Group sales
All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions. Group Sales is available Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 612.225.6244 or 1.877.225.6211 (toll-free) or send an email.
Relaxed performance
The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of A Christmas Carol on Sunday, December 1 at 7 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.
In the news
Breaking new theater ground
Last year's production of A Christmas Carol marked Addie Gorlin-Han's solo directing debut at the Guthrie, but her connection to the show goes back to childhood.
Read more about her role in remounting the 2023 production in the Star Tribune.
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The cast of A Christmas Carol (Dan Norman)
The cast of A Christmas Carol (Dan Norman)
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