Photo of Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge by Scott Suchman.

A Christmas Carol - 2016

November 17-December 31, 2016

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A Christmas Carol

A must-see holiday tradition!

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic. Acclaimed actor Craig Wallace plays Ebenezer Scrooge. This annual production has been a Washington tradition for 35 years.

Length: 2 hours with intermission. Recommended for ages 5 and older.

Charles Dickens

Adapted by

Michael Wilson

Director

Michael Baron

“Musically high-spirited! Infectiously jolly!”

- The Washington Post

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Craig Wallace and the 2016 cast of “A Christmas Carol” at Ford’s Theatre. Photo by Scott Suchman.

Alert for Dec. 17 Matinee

Due to a Pepco power outage, Ford's Theatre has canceled the 2 p.m. matinee of "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 17. Power is expected to be back by 5 p.m., so the 7:30 p.m. performance will go on as scheduled. Ticket holders for the 2 p.m. performance who purchased through Ford's Theatre should contact boxoffice@fords.org or (888) 616-0270 for exchanges and refunds. If you purchased through a third party, please contact them directly.

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Reviews

"“Musically high-spirited! Infectiously jolly!”"

- The Washington Post

"Unabashedly fresh! Baron has transformed the Dickens seasonal tutorial about incivility, greed and the glory of redemption into a musical poem of hope."

- The Washington Flyer

"Dickens’s tale seems right at home in the newly renovated Ford’s Theatre, taking full advantage of the 19th-century architecture and charm of the historic playhouse. Ingenious set pieces and special effects heighten the magic of Dickens’s holiday tale."

- DC Theatre Scene

A Holiday Tradition Lincoln Would Have Enjoyed

A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theatre

"A Christmas Carol" is not just a perennial seasonal offering—it serves as an excellent example of Lincoln’s values.

The Man Behind "A Christmas Carol"

A Brief Bio of Charles Dickens

Dickens set out to write a pamphlet called “An Appeal to the People of England, on behalf of the Poor Man’s Child,” but decided a short story would better ignite his countrymen’s compassion.