Overview
- A Christmas Carol opened December 4 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center after previews from November 23 and runs through January 4, 2026.
- Jack Thorne’s adaptation, conceived and directed by Matthew Warchus and co-directed for PAC NYC by Thomas Caruso, returns with the original Tony-winning design team of Rob Howell, Christopher Nightingale, Hugh Vanstone, and Simon Baker.
- Critics highlight the production’s immersive cruciform staging, glowing field of suspended lanterns, live musicians, bell choir, and a preshow that welcomes audiences with clementines and gingerbread.
- Michael Cerveris earns praise for his turn as Scrooge, with notices describing a polished ensemble and an experience many reviewers call enchanting despite at least one dissenting view.
- The seasonal field widens regionally with Los Altos Stage Company’s metaphysical-leaning Michael Wilson adaptation running through December 21, and Center Rep’s West Coast premiere of Harrison David Rivers’ Tiny Tim–centered, disability-inclusive version beginning December 10 in Walnut Creek.