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Perelman’s A Christmas Carol Opens to Warm Reviews as New Takes Flourish

Early reviews praise the Perelman revival’s immersive design, signaling a season of inventive takes on Dickens.

Overview

  • Jack Thorne and Matthew Warchus’s production opened December 4 at PAC NYC, with Michael Cerveris as Scrooge and an immersive staging of lanterns, live carols, and bell-ringing, running through January 4, 2026.
  • Critics largely commend the design and performances while some question Thorne’s script, yielding a generally positive but not unanimous reception.
  • The Perelman run continues the show’s charitable tradition, directing audience donations to River Fund to support low-income families.
  • Center Repertory Company launches a West Coast premiere December 10 in Walnut Creek with Harrison David RiversTiny Tim–centered adaptation featuring disabled performers in association with Axis Dance Company.
  • Other stagings underscore the season’s range, including Los Altos Stage Company’s metaphysical Michael Wilson version through December 21 and Sheffield Theatres’ faithful, carol-infused production playing into January.