Preview of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Shubert Theater

Just as discovering the spirit of Christmas changed the life of irascible Ebenezer Scrooge, treating your family to the theatrical magic of A Christmas Carol leads to a kaleidoscope of delightful discoveries about the joyful spirit of the holiday season when this vibrant production comes to New Haven THIS WEEKEND – November 29-December 1 – at the historic Shubert Theater!

This fully staged musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale has become a Yuletide tradition. The story was adapted for the stage by Charles Jones, former executive director of the Omaha Community Playhouse in Omaha, Nebraska. The Caravan has been touring this adaptation of A Christmas Carol since 1979. It is one of the most widely viewed productions of the Dickens tale in the nation, annually performing for over 100,000 people in over 60 cities across the country.

A Christmas Carol features a spirited ensemble of 28 performers who bring Dickens’ fable of redemption to life on a magical set created by noted designer James Othuse. A full array of timeless carols such as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Away In a Manager” and “Here We Come A-Wassailing” are interwoven within the classic story of a tight-fisted, middle-class merchant Ebenezer Scrooge and all the beloved characters from Dickens' 1843 novel.

The heartwarming tale depicts Scrooge, whose values are focused exclusively on profit, and his conflicts with the struggling Cratchit family, whose tragic problems typified the working class during the Industrial Revolution in Victorian England. The touching climax is based on Dickens' belief that the ills of a greedy world can be healed by brotherhood and unselfishness.

The colorful scenery and elaborate costumes faithfully recreate the Victorian period. Exceptional voices, lively dancing and dazzling special effects like the mysterious flying bed combine to create a spectacular holiday treat for the entire family.

Tickets for A Christmas Carol range from $48-$15. Tickets are on sale now – visit Shubert.com, call 888.736.2663 or stop by Box Office. The Shubert Theater in located at 247 College St, New Haven.

*The Shubert Theater will be a collection site for non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys. Patrons are invited to bring toys and food items when they attend an event at the Shubert Theater, now through December 31. All food items will donated to the Connecticut Food Bank and the New Haven Fire Department will help distribute toys to New Haven-based family organizations. When you donate, you'll be entered to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming Shubert show!*