A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
Audiences experience Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale brought to the stage with music, spectacle, and storytelling. The production follows Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey through past, present, and future as he discovers generosity, connection, and the spirit of the season.
What to Expect
Charles Dickens' holiday classic adapted and directed by Michael Wilson.
Event Details
Ages
Recommended for ages 6 and up. Content warning available.
Neighborhood
Downtown Hartford
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Hartford Stage Company
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and friends who enjoy holiday theater
Vibe
Festive and theatrical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Off-peak performances: save $10 on regular tickets; youth tickets are 50% off. – Get tickets
- Hours: Sensory-friendly performance: Dec. 5 at 2pm; open-captioned performance: Dec. 6 at 2pm; audio-described performance: Dec. 12 at 2pm.
- Accessibility: Designated performances feature sensory-friendly, open captioned, and audio described accommodations.
Tips & Advice
- Pick a performance marked with a + if you are bringing young people, because off-peak shows cut regular prices and take half off youth tickets.
- Look at the recommended ages and content warning before bringing young children, because it is a ghost story.
- Book the December 5 sensory-friendly matinee if anyone in your group does better in a relaxed setting.
- Choose the December 6 open-captioned or December 12 audio-described matinee if you need captions or audio description.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening Night is December 4.
- Sensory-friendly matinee on December 5.
- Open-captioned matinee on December 6.
- Audio-described matinee on December 12.
- Off-peak performances (marked with a +) offer savings on regular tickets and half-off youth tickets.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the show suitable for children?
It is made for audiences of all ages. Hartford Stage publishes recommended ages and a content warning for the production.
What is the production like?
It is Charles Dickens' story, adapted and directed by Michael Wilson. It is staged with music and spectacle and follows Ebenezer Scrooge through past, present and future.
Are there accessible performances?
Yes. There is a sensory-friendly matinee on December 5, an open-captioned matinee on December 6 and an audio-described matinee on December 12.
Are some performances cheaper?
Off-peak performances are marked with a + after the time. At those shows you save on regular tickets, and youth tickets are half off.
How do I reach the box office?
Call 860-527-5151 or email boxoffice@hartfordstage.org.
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