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Michael Cerveris Leads A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC as Regional Stages Reimagine the Classic

Reviews highlight an immersive, design-forward staging in New York, with Bay Area companies offering a metaphysical spin and a Tiny Tim–centered, disability-inclusive premiere.

Overview

  • Jack Thorne and Matthew Warchus’s production opened December 4 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, starring Michael Cerveris, with performances scheduled through January 4, 2026.
  • Critical response notes rich design and committed performances, with praise for Cerveris, alongside some criticism that Thorne’s script can feel over-embroidered.
  • The New York staging features preshow carols, lantern-lit atmosphere, bell ringing, treats for audiences, seating on three sides, and the original Tony-winning design team, with funds raised benefiting River Fund.
  • Los Altos Stage Company’s run through December 21 uses Michael Wilson’s adaptation to accentuate the story’s supernatural and moral warnings.
  • Center Repertory Company begins performances December 10 for Harrison David Rivers’ version told from Tiny Tim’s perspective, casting multiple disabled performers and partnering with Axis Dance Company.