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A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Lauren Keating
Featuring Cameron Knight as Ebenezer Scrooge

Matthews Theatre

December 9-28, 2025

A Christmas Carol returns to delight audiences at McCarter
— Town Topics

The holiday tradition you love is back—filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. And this year, McCarter is proud to welcome acclaimed actor Cameron Knight in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

“Scrooge is a character of Shakespearean magnitude,” says Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen. “Cameron’s deep sense of humanity and love of language will bring something truly special to this production.”

Cameron Knight is the Head of the Acting program at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. His theater credits include performances at McCarter Theatre, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival. On screen, his television work includes The Orville, Chicago Med, and Blue Bloods, and his film credits include Widows (directed by Steve McQueen), The World Without You, and Sister Carrie.

Gather your friends and loved ones to experience this timeless classic, brought to life in an immersive celebration of joy and generosity. A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to kick off the season—full of wonder, warmth, and the spirit of togetherness.

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Meet The Cast

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Written by Charles Dickens

Adapted and Directed by Lauren Keating

Choreographed by Emily Maltby

Scenic Designer, Daniel Ostling

Hair, Wigs & Make-Up Designer, Carissa Thorlakson

Dramaturg, Julie Felise Dubiner

Costume Designer, Linda Cho

Music Director, Cris Frisco

Assistant Director, Zoe Maroko

Lighting Designer, Paul M. Kilsdonk

Voice & Text Director, Hannah Tamminen

Production Stage Manager, Alison Cote

Sound Designer & Composer, Palmer Hefferan

Casting Director, Daryl Eisenberg Casting, CSA

Assistant Stage Manager, Carolyn Reich