A Christmas Carol at Orlando Shakes
Audiences watch the classic transformation of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Adapted by Jim Helsinger, this family holiday tradition features a magical, musical theatrical spectacle. The stage production also incorporates atmospheric elements including heavy theatrical fog and smoke effects.
What to Expect
Jim Helsinger's musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic holiday ghost story.
Event Details
Duration
1 hour and 50 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Ages
Children under 5 will not be admitted. Most appropriate for 3rd graders and up.
Neighborhood
Loch Haven Park
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Orlando Shakes
Food & Drink
Dinner options and drinks are available at the November 27 Opening Night Party.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children aged five and older and fans of dickens
Vibe
Spooky and heartwarming
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The November 25, 2026 preview performance is Pay What You Will. The page gives no other ticket prices. – Get tickets
- Hours: Performances: 2 PM and 7:30 PM. November 25 preview: 7:30 PM; November 27 opening-night party: starts at 6pm, with a pre-show talk at 6:30pm, before the 7:30 PM performance; December 6 talk back follows the 2:00 pm matinee; December 17 accessible performances: 7:30 PM; December 23 pajama-party performance: 7:30 PM.
- Parking: Limited free parking at the Rollins Street entrance, with more near the Princeton Street entrance, along Mills Avenue and in paid garages within a 5-minute walk.
- Accessibility: ASL interpretation and live audio description are offered at the evening performance on December 17.
Tips & Advice
- Leave children under 5 at home, because they won't be admitted to the theater, and older kids should be ready for ghosts and spooky scenes.
- Allow extra time to park on busy Loch Haven Park days, and try the Princeton Street lot or Mills Avenue if the front lot is full.
- Arrive early for audio-described performances, because the describers begin pre-show notes about 15 minutes before curtain.
- Wear your festive holiday pajamas to the December 23 evening show for the Holiday Pajama Party.
- If you're taking SunRail, pick a weekday performance, because the train doesn't run on weekends or on Christmas.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pay What You Will preview on the evening of November 25.
- Massey Services Opening Night Party on November 27 with dinner options, drinks, live entertainment and a pre-show talk with the creative artists.
- Post-show talk back with the production after the December 6 matinee.
- ASL-interpreted and audio-described performances on the evening of December 17.
- Holiday Pajama Party on the evening of December 23, when audiences are encouraged to wear festive holiday pajamas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the show suitable for young children?
It's rated PG for spooky content and ghosts. Children under 5 are not admitted to the theater.
How long is the show?
It runs 1 hour and 50 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Is there anything sensitive guests should know?
Yes. The production makes heavy use of theatrical fog and smoke effects.
Are there accessible performances?
Yes. The evening performance on December 17 has an ASL interpreter and live audio description through a headset. Audio describers start pre-show notes about 15 minutes before the show.
Where should I park?
A limited number of free spaces are in the lot at the Rollins Street (Lake Shore Drive) entrance. There's more parking near the Princeton Street entrance and along Mills Avenue, plus paid garages within a 5-minute walk.
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