Portions of Ford's Theatre National Historic Site will be closed on September 15 and 16, 2010.

A Christmas Carol

2008-2009 Season

  • Written by Charles Dickens
  • Adaptation by Michael Wilson
  • Directed by Matt August
  • Original Staging Recreated by Mark Ramont

Charles Dickens’ magical story of Christmas is brought to delightful life in this exciting and imaginative retelling. Now in its fifth season, this haunting production, full of ghosts and spirits, is a Washington holiday tradition! Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead Ebenezer Scrooge on this most famous story of redemption and transformation. The play will be performed at the Lansburgh Theatre while Ford’s Theatre is closed for renovation.

The Lansburgh Theatre, part of the Harman Center for the Arts, is located at 450 7th Street NW.

This production made possible by Sunoco Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, AT&T, Siemens Corporation, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Oshkosh Corporation and William S. Abell Foundation, Inc.

Chevron, a 2008-2009 Season Sponsor

Ford's Theatre stages Built by The Home Depot

Please note: This page is for the 2008 run of A Christmas Carol. For information on the 2009 production, please click here.