Chance Theater stages Scrooge! The Musical November 27 through December 27, 2026, at its home in Anaheim Hills, the Bette Aitken theater arts Center at 5522 E. La Palma Ave. The first performance is Friday, November 27, at 7:30 p.m.
The show is Leslie Bricusse’s musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with book, music and lyrics by Bricusse. James Michael McHale directs, with music direction by Lex Leigh and choreography by Niko Montelibano. Bruce Goodrich plays Scrooge.
For families
The theater recommends the show for the whole family, ages 4 and up. Children under 4, including babes in arms, are not admitted. The running time is about 2 hours and 15 minutes, including intermission.
A content advisory on the theater’s site notes themes of death and the supernatural that may be intense for some audiences, along with flashing lights and theatrical haze and fog. The theater also posts a spoiler page for families who want to know the plot ahead of time.
Tickets and parking
Ticket prices are listed on the Chance Theater website. Members see the show free, groups of 10 or more get 30 percent off, and preview performances are pay what you can. Parking at the theater is free.
Sources
Featured image: John Leech via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. The image is Leech’s 1843 illustration of Marley’s Ghost from the first edition of A Christmas Carol, not a photo of the Chance Theater production.
Share this:
