A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens
adapted by Lavina Jadhwani
co-directed by Amelia Acosta Powell and Emily Tarquin
December 4-21, 2025
in the Pamela Brown Auditorium
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Scrooge is back in all of his humbug glory! His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season. Honoring Dickens’ classic tale, this acclaimed adaptation embraces generosity, community, and second chances. Bring your friends and family to Actors Theatre of Louisville for a new production celebrating this beloved tradition.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“[Jadhwani’s] well-crafted adaptation combines the famous dialogue that audiences have become accustomed to and has weaved more intricate and lyrical phrases from the novel into the piece. Thus elevating the experience that the audience is given…there is no doubt that it will bring joy, merriment, and entertainment to all who experience it.”
—Broadway World (2024)
“Suffused with good cheer.”
—The Minnesota Star Tribune (2024)
“Chock full of delights for the eyes, ears, heart, and soul…it’s quite obvious that the world needs more of what this story espouses—goodness and beauty, kindness and compassion, gratitude and generosity, hope and joy, and unity. It’s a beautiful and necessary thing to be in that space for even a short time.”
—Cherry and Spoon (2024)
“This new adaptation by Lavina Jadhwani…stays true to the original story, telling it succinctly and effectively, emphasizing Scrooge’s willing participation in his transformation.”
—Cherry and Spoon (2022)
“Jadhwani’s adaptation is truly merry, the frightful apparitions startling, and the feeling of redemption and possibility feels both earned and inevitable.”
—Talkin’ Broadway (2024)
“The depth of Lavina Jadhwani’s script, combining familiar dialogue with the more intricate and lyrical phrases of the novel, is a remarkable breath of fresh air which takes the story to new, beautiful, and more authentic heights.”
—Broadway World (2023)
Purple & Gold Members: $12.50 no fees
Red Members: $20 no fees
Blue Members: $22.50 no fees
Green Members: $25 plus fees
Group Discount: Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounted tickets! Email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org to learn more.
Tickets are currently on sale to members. The will go on sale to the public September 2, 2025.
A Christmas Carol
Scrooge is back in all of his humbug glory! His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season. Honoring Dickens’ classic tale, this acclaimed adaptation embraces generosity, community, and second chances. Bring your friends and family to Actors Theatre of Louisville for a new production celebrating this beloved tradition.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“[Jadhwani’s] well-crafted adaptation combines the famous dialogue that audiences have become accustomed to and has weaved more intricate and lyrical phrases from the novel into the piece. Thus elevating the experience that the audience is given…there is no doubt that it will bring joy, merriment, and entertainment to all who experience it.”
—Broadway World (2024)
“Suffused with good cheer.”
—The Minnesota Star Tribune (2024)
“Chock full of delights for the eyes, ears, heart, and soul…it’s quite obvious that the world needs more of what this story espouses—goodness and beauty, kindness and compassion, gratitude and generosity, hope and joy, and unity. It’s a beautiful and necessary thing to be in that space for even a short time.”
—Cherry and Spoon (2024)
“This new adaptation by Lavina Jadhwani…stays true to the original story, telling it succinctly and effectively, emphasizing Scrooge’s willing participation in his transformation.”
—Cherry and Spoon (2022)
“Jadhwani’s adaptation is truly merry, the frightful apparitions startling, and the feeling of redemption and possibility feels both earned and inevitable.”
—Talkin’ Broadway (2024)
“The depth of Lavina Jadhwani’s script, combining familiar dialogue with the more intricate and lyrical phrases of the novel, is a remarkable breath of fresh air which takes the story to new, beautiful, and more authentic heights.”
—Broadway World (2023)
by Charles Dickens
adapted by Lavina Jadhwani
co-directed by Amelia Acosta Powell and Emily Tarquin
December 4-21, 2025
in the Pamela Brown Auditorium
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