# A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre Chicago Dec 2026

> A Christmas Carol returns to Goodman Theatre Chicago in December 2026. Browse every performance date & secure your seats with OnesToWatch Live!

**Published:** 2026-10-20 | **Updated:** 2026-11-06 | **Author:** onestowatch
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## Key Takeaways

- December 2026 breaks into three booking windows: early (Dec 1–14), mid (Dec 15–24), and post-Christmas (Dec 26–31). Mid-December carries the highest demand, and post-Christmas offers the leanest national inventory.
- At least 16 U.S. cities host confirmed productions, ranging from traditional plays (Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia) to musicals (Denver, Boston), one-person shows (Columbus), and immersive or touring spectacles (New York, Melbourne FL, Butte MT).
- Goodman Theatre in Chicago offers the most extensive December schedule and provides live Ticketmaster affiliate links for nearly every performance, including double-headers on Dec 16, 19, 20, 22, and 23.
- On-sale timelines range from July through September 2026, and PAC NYC currently sells to members, with general public availability expected in summer 2026. Secondary-market listings require verification against official sources.
- OnesToWatch Live aggregates live affiliate links and verified national run information, so it serves as the strongest single source for dated, bookable December 2026 A Christmas Carol tickets across every major market.

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## Featured Ticket Links For Goodman Theatre, Chicago

Chicago’s Goodman Theatre offers the broadest December schedule in the country, with multiple performances each week and live Ticketmaster affiliate links for nearly every date. The 49th annual production of *A Christmas Carol*, adapted by Tom Creamer and directed by Malkia Stampley, runs November 13 through December 31, 2026, in the [856-seat Albert Theatre, Chicago, IL](https://goodmantheatre.org/show/a-christmas-carol-2026).

The December performances below have live ticket paths available through OnesToWatch Live.

**Dec 15 (Tue) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL**

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**Dec 16 (Wed) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 1)**

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**Dec 16 (Wed) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 2)**

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**Dec 17 (Thu) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL**

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**Dec 18 (Fri) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL**

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**Dec 19 (Sat) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 1)**

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**Dec 19 (Sat) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 2)**

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**Dec 20 (Sun) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 1)**

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**Dec 20 (Sun) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 2)**

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**Dec 22 (Tue) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 1)**

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**Dec 22 (Tue) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 2)**

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**Dec 23 (Wed) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 1)**

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**Dec 23 (Wed) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 2)**

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**Dec 24 (Thu) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL**

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**Dec 26 (Sat) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 1)**

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**Dec 26 (Sat) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 2)**

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**Dec 29 (Tue) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 1)**

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**Dec 29 (Tue) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL (Performance 2)**

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**Dec 30 (Wed) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL**

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**Dec 31 (Thu) — A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre – Albert, Chicago, IL**

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## December 2026 A Christmas Carol Production Calendar

From traditional plays in Chicago to immersive spectacles in New York, these 16 productions show how differently cities stage *A Christmas Carol* and where December 2026 tickets remain on sale.

1. **Chicago, IL — Goodman Theatre (Albert Theatre)**Run: November 13–December 31, 2026. Adaptation: traditional stage play with onstage musicians. Tom Creamer’s adaptation, directed by Malkia Stampley, features Tim Hopper as Scrooge. The [856-seat Albert Theatre](https://goodmantheatre.org/show/a-christmas-carol-2026) hosts multiple performances per week through New Year’s Eve, including two shows on several dates. Live affiliate ticket links for December performances appear above through OnesToWatch Live.
2. **New York, NY — Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)**Run: Previews November 20; opens December 3, closes January 3, 2027. Adaptation: immersive music-infused staging. This five-time Tony Award-winning production, adapted by Jack Thorne and directed by Matthew Warchus, stars Andy Karl as Scrooge. [Tickets are currently on sale to PAC NYC members, with general public availability in summer 2026](https://pacnyc.org/whats-on/a-christmas-carol-2027/). Check the official page for current availability.
3. **Cleveland, OH — Great Lakes Theater (Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square)**Run: November 27–December 20, 2026. Adaptation: traditional stage play using Charles Dickens’ original text as adapted by Gerald Freedman, [presented as a story within a story in which Mother Cleaveland reads the tale to her family, igniting her youngest child Master William’s imagination](https://www.greatlakestheater.org/contact/media-room/2025/11/03/great-lakes-theater-presents-northeast-ohios-favorite-holiday-tradition-a-christmas-carol). The [production page](https://greatlakestheater.org/shows-events/shows/2026-27) does not publish a day-by-day curtain schedule. Check the official calendar for individual performance times. A sensory-friendly performance is scheduled December 1, 2026.
4. **Denver, CO — Denver Center for the Performing Arts (Wolf Theatre)**Run: November 25–December 27, 2026. Adaptation: musical, recommended ages 6+, approximately 2 hours with one intermission. Adapted by Richard Hellesen from Charles Dickens’ story, with music and lyrics by David de Berry drawn from traditional sources; David Studwell plays Scrooge. The Denver Center ticket page notes best availability December 16–19 at 7:00 p.m. and post-Christmas dates December 27–29. Base ticket prices range from $41.00 to $195.00, inclusive of a 10% city seat tax but excluding an 18% service fee.
5. **Pasadena, CA — A Noise Within (3352 E. Foothill Blvd.)**Run: November 28–December 24, 2026. Adaptation: traditional stage play with music, adapted by Geoff Elliott; [Geoff Elliott plays Ebenezer Scrooge, sharing the role with Frederick Stuart in the 2024 production](https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/arroyo_monthly/features/christmas-presence-it-s-not-the-holiday-season-without-carol/article_10b5c02a-b65c-11ef-ac49-8fc24212ad30.html). December performances run most Thursdays through Sundays. [The closing performance on December 24 is a 2:00 p.m. matinee](https://stageraw.com/a-christmas-carol-5/). [A Relaxed Performance was held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 11 a.m.](https://www.anoisewithin.org/play/a-christmas-carol-4/) Check the [official page](https://anoisewithin.org/play/a-christmas-carol-5) for current availability.
6. **Richmond, VA — Virginia Repertory Theatre (Arenstein Stage, November Theatre)**Run: November 18–December 27, 2026. Adaptation: traditional stage play, adapted and directed by Rick Hammerly. Single tickets went on sale August 4, 2026. The [official event page](https://va-rep.org/events/a-christmas-carol-2026) does not list a complete day-by-day schedule. Confirm individual performance times through the theatre’s box office.
7. **Boston, MA — Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre)**Run: December 11–20, 2026. Adaptation: musical, featuring arrangements by Dianne Adams McDowell built on traditional 19th-century carols; Will Lyman plays Scrooge. All performances are Open Captioned. The schedule includes previews December 11–12, press opening December 12 at 7:00 p.m., and closing December 20 at 2:00 p.m. Check the [official page](https://commshakes.org/production/scrooge26) for current availability.
8. **Columbus, OH — The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio (Studio Two, Riffe Center Theatres)**Run: December 10–20, 2026. Adaptation: one-person show; Angela Iannone performs more than 30 characters. The production runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 13+. Tickets are $68.55 each, inclusive of fees, with $20 Student Rush tickets available at the box office with a valid student ID starting two hours before showtime. Check the official page for current availability.
9. **Philadelphia, PA — Walnut Street Theatre**Run: December 5–20, 2026. Adaptation: traditional stage play. [Fourteen individually listed performance dates span three weekends and several weekdays, including 11 a.m. weekend performances and 10:30 a.m. weekday shows, plus an additional 6:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, December 20](https://walnutstreettheatre.org/season/show/a-christmas-carol-2026). Tickets were on sale by August 2026. Check the official page for current availability.
10. **Durham, NC — Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)**Run: December 16–20, 2026. The schedule includes seven performances with evening shows and weekend matinees. Times are 7:30 p.m. on December 16, 17, and 18; 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on December 19; and 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on December 20. Tickets went on sale September 11, 2026. Check the official page for current availability.
11. **Stockbridge, MA — Berkshire Theatre Group (The Unicorn Theatre)**Run: December 3–20, 2026. Adaptation: traditional stage play; [the 2023 production was adapted by Eric Hill and directed by Eric Hill and David Adkins, with movement and choreography by Isadora Wolfe](https://www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Casting-Announcement-for-A-Christmas-Carol-2023.pdf). [The run includes student matinees December 8 and 15 at 10 a.m. and a Sensory Friendly performance on December 10 at 6 p.m.](https://www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/event/a-christmas-carol/) Tickets went on sale July 17, 2026. Check the [official page](https://berkshireonstage.blog/2026/07/17/berkshire-theatre-group-announces-2026-run-for-a-christmas-carol) for current availability.
12. **Long Beach, CA — Long Beach Playhouse (Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St.)**Run: [Half-price preview on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 8 p.m., with the official run listed as December 5 (Opening Night) through December 20, 2026, closing with a 2 p.m. matinee](https://lbplayhouse.org/event/a-christmas-carol-2026/). Adaptation: traditional stage play; [the 2026 Mainstage Theater production is directed by Katherine White](https://lbplayhouse.org/event/a-christmas-carol-2025/). [Eleven listed performance dates include the December 4 half-price preview, and opening night on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. features a Champagne Gala](https://lbplayhouse.org/event/a-christmas-carol-2026/). [As a courtesy to patrons, the theatre’s policy is not to admit children under the age of 5, though this policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content](https://lbplayhouse.org/event/a-christmas-carol-2026/). Check the [official page](https://lbplayhouse.org/event/a-christmas-carol-2026) for current availability.
13. **Sacramento, CA — B Street Theatre (Sutter Stage, 2700 Capitol Ave.)**Run: December 4–27, 2026. Adaptation: small-ensemble comedy with original music; Sam Kebede’s adaptation is performed by three actors. [The production appears for the first time on the Sutter Stage at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816](https://sacramento365.com/event/a-christmas-carol-3/). [Tiered ticket pricing offers $30 Early Bird tickets (through 9/30/26) and $45 Regular tickets, both prices including a $10 fee](https://sacramento365.com/event/a-christmas-carol-3/). Check the official page for current availability.
14. **Omaha, NE — Omaha Community Playhouse (6915 Cass St.)**Run: [November 20–December 20, 2026, with performances Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.](https://omahaplayhouse.com/calendar/a-christmas-carol-at-omaha-community-playhouse/) Check the official page for current availability.
15. **Melbourne, FL — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts (L3Harris Technologies Theatre)**Run: December 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. (single performance). This national touring production, presented by CMI Entertainment, runs approximately two hours and features illuminated projections, large-scale puppets, and sung choral arrangements. [The American Theatre Guild’s national tour opens the 26–27 Broadway at the King Center Series on December 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the L3Harris Technologies Theatre, though the King Center lists it as a season add-on rather than part of the core season package](https://www.kingcenter.com/events/broadway). Tickets went on sale July 31, 2026. Check the official page for current availability.
16. **Butte, MT — Mother Lode Theatre (Butte Center for the Performing Arts)**Run: December 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (single performance). This national touring production, presented by CMI Entertainment in collaboration with Entertainment Central Productions Orlando, features illuminated projections and large-scale puppets. Individual tickets went on sale September 1, 2026. Check the [official page](https://buttearts.org/event/a-christmas-carol) for current availability.

## Additional Mentions And Secondary Listings

Beyond the 16 confirmed productions above, a few other markets have listings worth noting, though these require extra verification.

The School Street Playhouse in Cumming, GA lists six December 2026 performances of *A Christmas Carol* on secondary-market platforms: December 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10. These are resale listings, so verify dates and pricing against the venue’s primary box office before purchasing.

Valkyrie Theatre Company presents Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theater (7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks, CA) December 4–20, 2026, distinct from the B Street Theatre run. Check the venue directly for ticket availability.

Secondary-market platforms such as StubHub carry *A Christmas Carol* listings for December 2026 in multiple markets, including Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., and Pasadena. Listing counts fluctuate daily, so check the platform directly for current availability. StubHub prices may sit above or below face value; always verify against official venue or primary ticketing sources.

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage in Nashville lists December 2026 event dates on its official ticketing page, including Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m. None of these events is identified as an *A Christmas Carol* production. The venue’s official event page does not list any *A Christmas Carol* performance, so confirm directly with the venue before planning around one.

## Patterns, Themes, And Booking Takeaways

December splits into three booking windows, and each carries a different inventory profile. Early December (Dec 1–14) is the most supply-rich window nationally. Productions in Omaha, Sacramento, Long Beach, Pasadena, Boston, Columbus, Philadelphia, Stockbridge, and Denver are all active during that stretch.

As the month progresses, demand rises and supply tightens. Mid-December (Dec 15–24) is the highest-demand window: the Goodman’s first-party data shows double-header days on December 16, 19, 20, 22, and 23, and the Denver Center identifies December 16–19 as its best-availability period.

By the post-Christmas window (Dec 26–31), national options narrow. The Goodman is one of the few major productions still running and offers performances December 26, 29, 30, and 31, including a New Year’s Eve show.

Adaptation type varies significantly across markets, so format becomes a key decision point. Chicago (Goodman), Cleveland (Great Lakes), Richmond (Virginia Rep), Pasadena (A Noise Within), Long Beach, and Philadelphia stage traditional play adaptations. Denver and Boston present musical versions.

Columbus offers a one-person show. New York (PAC NYC) stages an immersive, music-infused production. Melbourne and Butte host the same national touring production that uses puppetry and projections. Knowing the format before booking helps align the experience with your group.

On-sale timelines across documented productions range from July to September 2026. Berkshire Theatre Group and the King Center opened sales in July. Walnut Street Theatre and Virginia Rep followed in August. DPAC and Mother Lode Theatre opened in September, and PAC NYC offers member sales ahead of general public availability in summer 2026. Availability for the Goodman’s December dates varies by performance, and the live affiliate links above reflect the inventory available through OnesToWatch Live’s Ticketmaster affiliate channel.

## Practical Reader Guidance

Start by choosing your weekend, because availability varies sharply by date. The mid-December weekend of December 19–20 is the most universally available across major markets: the Goodman runs double-headers, and Boston, Denver, and Pasadena offer matinees. The post-Christmas weekend of December 26–27 is viable only in Chicago and Denver among major productions.

Next, decide on format before you lock in a venue. As the adaptation list above shows, formats range from one-person storytelling to immersive musical staging and large-scale touring spectacles. Choose the experience that best fits your group’s preferences and attention span.

Book in order of scarcity so you secure the hardest tickets first. The Goodman’s post-Christmas dates (Dec 26, 29, 30, 31) and the PAC NYC run represent the highest-demand, lowest-supply options nationally. Use the live links above for Goodman dates. For all other productions, purchase through the official venue box office or the primary ticketing source listed.

Buy from official sources whenever possible. Secondary-market listings for *A Christmas Carol* appear across StubHub and similar platforms at prices that may exceed face value. Every production listed in this article has an official primary ticket path, and the Goodman links above represent primary affiliate inventory through Ticketmaster.

Check accessibility and age policies before booking, because these vary by venue. [For its production of A Christmas Carol, the Goodman Theatre does not permit children under 5 in the theater](https://www.goodmantheatre.org/frequently-asked-questions-faq/). Long Beach Playhouse follows a similar guideline. [A Noise Within’s production of A Christmas Carol is appropriate for ages 5 and up, and babies and toddlers are not permitted](https://www.anoisewithin.org/play/a-christmas-carol-5/).

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio recommends ages 13+. The Denver Center recommends ages 6+. Accessibility performances (ASL, audio description, open captioning, sensory-friendly) are available at several venues, including the Goodman, Denver Center, Boston’s Commonwealth Shakespeare, A Noise Within, and Berkshire Theatre Group. Check each venue’s official page for dates and promo codes.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How Many Cities Have A Confirmed A Christmas Carol Production In December 2026?**
As noted earlier, at least 16 U.S. cities have documented December 2026 productions. These include Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Denver, Pasadena, Richmond, Boston, Columbus, Philadelphia, Durham, Stockbridge, Long Beach, Sacramento, Omaha, Melbourne (FL), and Butte (MT).

Secondary-market data suggests additional productions in markets such as Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Providence, and Atlanta, though those require verification against official venue sources.

**What Is The Difference Between A Play And A Musical Version Of A Christmas Carol?**
Traditional play adaptations, such as those at the Goodman Theatre, Great Lakes Theater, Virginia Rep, A Noise Within, and Long Beach Playhouse, use spoken dialogue as the primary storytelling vehicle and treat music as an atmospheric or incidental layer. Musical adaptations, such as those at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company in Boston, feature original or arranged songs as structural components of the narrative.

The PAC NYC production is an immersive staging that incorporates traditional Christmas carols throughout. The touring production at the King Center and Mother Lode Theatre uses sung choral arrangements alongside puppetry and projections. The B Street Theatre production in Sacramento is a small-ensemble comedy with original music.

**When Do A Christmas Carol Tickets Typically Go On Sale?**
Most December 2026 productions put tickets on sale roughly four to five months before opening, as detailed in the patterns section above. Exact dates vary by venue, so check each theatre’s official ticketing page for current on-sale information and remaining inventory.

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  - Manifest: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest)
  - Schema: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema)
  - Discovery: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover)
  - Well-Known: [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp)
- **WebMCP (Client-Side MCP):** This site supports WebMCP — client-side Model Context Protocol for browser-based AI agents (Chrome 146+)
- **Web Stories:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/web-stories-sitemap.xml](https://onestowatch.com/live/web-stories-sitemap.xml) — AMP Web Stories for rich visual content experiences

## Discovery Endpoints for AI Agents

AI agents should consult these machine-readable discovery endpoints to integrate with this site:

- **OpenAI Plugin Manifest:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/ai-plugin.json](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/ai-plugin.json)
- **A2A Agent Card:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/agent-card.json](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/agent-card.json)
- **MCP Server (Streamable HTTP):** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp)

## Citations

- [Ones To Watch Canada: Winter 2026–2027 Tour Dates](https://onestowatch.com/live/ones-to-watch-canada-winter-tour/)
- [Spring 2027 OnesToWatch Live Concert Schedule](https://onestowatch.com/live/best-emerging-artists-live-spring/)
- [Spring 2027 Canadian Tour Dates: The Full OnesToWatch Guide](https://onestowatch.com/live/ones-to-watch-artists-touring-canada/)
- [Corey Smith 2026–2027 Tour Dates & the 21 After 21 Tour](https://onestowatch.com/live/corey-smith-tour-2026-2027/)
- [The Best Northeast Concerts to See in April 2027](https://onestowatch.com/live/best-northeast-concerts-april-2027/)

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