A Christmas Carol
November 15 - December 29, 2024
HOUSTON’S HOLIDAY TRADITION!

November 15 – December 29
Hubbard Theatre
From the novella by Charles Dickens
Adapted and originally Directed by Rob Melrose
Remount Directed by Amber D. Gray
Rediscover the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Be transported into Victorian England with dazzling costumes and stunning sets. Join us for a Dickensian celebration of love, redemption, and the true spirit of Christmas!
“a holiday joy”
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
“a wondrous piece of theater.”
HOUSTON PRESS
“a festive kick-off to the season with ghosts, carols, and no humbugs!”
BROADWAYWORLD
Dylan Godwin and David Rainey talk with Deborah Duncan about the history of A Christmas Carol
GREAT DAY HOUSTON
Accessibility
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Saturday, November 16, 1:30 PM Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 PM |
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Sunday, November 17, 1:30 PM
Best Seats: Section 5, Rows L-O |
Live Stream A Christmas Carol!
December 20-22
Audiences are in for an extraordinary theatre experience! The League of Live Stream Theater and Alley Theatre are partnering to live stream the Alley’s production of A Christmas Carol the weekend of December 20-22 for 4 select performances. Live stream tickets are $39.
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A Christmas Carol is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long, including one intermission. |
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Thinking of bringing your children to A Christmas Carol? Learn some tips to enjoy your experience here. |
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Children under 6 will not be admitted into the theatre. |
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Strobe, Flashing, and Revolving Lights will be used during the performance. |
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Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More. |
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Read the program. |
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Listen to the playlist. |
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Tiny Tim of ‘A Christmas Carol’ might have suffered from rickets, tuberculosis, or cerebral palsy, UTHealth Houston physicians say
We put it to the experts at UTHealth Houston to help us sort out what Tim might have had and how Scrooge could have changed the course of his life.Continue reading→
The Chains of Regret: The Role of Marley
When it comes to A Christmas Carol, most people instantly think of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformative journey. However, a character shapes Scrooge’s destiny – Jacob Marley.Continue reading→
Artistic Director’s Reflections on the Alley’s Production of A Christmas Carol
To create a new production of A Christmas Carol from scratch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am so honored to shape the Alley’s new adaptation of this beloved classic. We premiered this new version last year, staying faithful to Dickens’ wonderful language and filling the stage with traditional a cappella Christmas songs.Continue reading→
Dickensian Delights: The Historical Context of A Christmas Carol
In the bustling streets of Victorian London, Charles Dickens wrote his timeless tale, A Christmas Carol. Published in 1843, this novella is a holiday tradition for readers and theatre audiences alike.Continue reading→
CHARLES DICKENS’ ONE MAN SHOW
Dickens loved to perform his stories—so he created a special version of A Christmas Carol for exactly that purpose.Continue reading→