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A Christmas Carol coming to Segerstrom Stage

 

by: Brian Robin
Published: December 3, 2025

 

COSTA MESA...Orange County’s favorite yuletide tradition continues! From the first “Bah humbug” to the final “Wassail,” this timeless classic is sure to rekindle your holiday spirit.

With special elements designed to enhance the theatergoing experience, South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) celebrates 45 years of bringing Orange County the timeless tale of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Jerry Patch and directed by Hisa Takakuwa, the beloved holiday tradition returns to the Segerstrom Stage Nov. 29-Dec. 28.

“One of the beautiful qualities of A Christmas Carol is that this annual visit to Victorian England feels timeless and eternally poignant,” Ivers said. “For 45 years, this production has been a highlight for audiences and for SCR. It connects our work on stage to our incredible education programs through the Conservatory students who appear onstage alongside veteran artists. It demonstrates our commitment across several generations and keeps us close to our rich legacy of serving both production and community alike”

SCR marks the anniversary with enhancements designed to spread holiday joy, including a hot chocolate bar at every performance with 45th anniversary souvenir mugs and visits from Santa Claus on most weeknight performances. Other surprises are forthcoming.

 

Join all your favorite Dickens characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come, and of course, everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.

 

 

The 45th Anniversary of A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens adapted by Jerry Patch directed by Hisa Takakuwa Nov. 30 - Dec. 24, 2024 Segerstrom Stage'

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Photos: Scott Smeltzer