South Coast Repertory’s A Christmas Carol returns to the Segerstrom Stage in Costa Mesa for its 46th anniversary production, running November 28 through December 27, 2026. Previews run November 28 to December 3, and regular performances begin Friday, December 4.
The production is Jerry Patch’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens story, directed by Hisa Takakuwa, with festive music and dancing. The theater is at 655 Town Center Drive, in the Emmes/Benson Theatre Center.
Age policy
SCR recommends the show for ages 6 and up, and children under 6 will not be admitted. Every guest needs a ticket and a seat. The show runs about two hours, including one 15-minute intermission, and uses smoke, haze and strobe effects.
Relaxed and ASL performances
A sensory-friendly, relaxed performance is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, at 7 p.m. An American Sign Language performance is Saturday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets
Prices are not listed on the show page. Tickets are sold at scr.org or by calling the box office at (714) 708-5555. SCR says other resellers are not authorized.
Sources
Featured photo: Nandaro via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. The photo shows the South Coast Repertory building in Costa Mesa’s Town Center.
