Children's Theater of Madison

A Christmas Carol

A graphic of a black streetlight with a green bow at the bottom. Inside the light is a silhouette of a man in a top hat and a flame with various silhouettes of faces. Above the lamp is "A Christmas Carol" in green font. Behind the lamp is an outline of London. This is all on a brick red backdrop.

Saturday, December 9 - Saturday, December 23

Capitol Theater at Overture Center

Age Recommendation

8 and up

Runtime

Approximately 2 hours

Directed by Brian Cowing

CTM’s signature production returns to the Capitol Theater in full Victorian splendor to celebrate the holiday season. In Charles Dickens’ timeless story, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future take Scrooge on a life-changing journey, reminding us all that it’s never too late to let your light shine bright. A Madison tradition for over 40 years!

Featuring La Shawn Banks as Ebenezer Scrooge.

By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Charlotte T. Martin
With Music by Mark Wurzelbacher

The Saturday, December 16, 2:30pm performance will be American sign language interpreted.

Upcoming Children's Theater of Madison Events

  • November 29 - December 21

    Children's Theater of Madison, Family Friendly, Theater The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

    MYArts Starlight Theater

    When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics—it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs! 

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 6 - December 21

    Children's Theater of Madison, Family Friendly, Theater A Christmas Carol

    Capitol Theater

    Children Theater of Madison's signature production transports audiences into the world of Charles Dickens’ Victorian England and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us as the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present and future teach him about generosity and the joy of giving!

    Multiple Showtimes
  • February 7 - February 22

    Children's Theater of Madison, Family Friendly, Theater The Hobbit

    MYArts Starlight Theater

    When homebody Bilbo Baggins is whisked away by a band of dwarves and a very mysterious wizard, he finds himself facing trolls, goblins and a fire-breathing dragon—with only his courage and a bit of luck to guide him!

    Multiple Showtimes
  • March 7 - March 22

    Children's Theater of Madison, Family Friendly, Theater Tiara’s Hat Parade

    MYArts Starlight Theater

    A heartwarming one-woman show celebrating creativity, resilience and the importance of community. Based on Kelly Starling Lyons' award-winning best-selling children's book, this touching story shows how one small gesture can impact an entire community and that kindness is always in fashion.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • May 2 - May 17

    Children's Theater of Madison, Family Friendly, Theater Disney’s Newsies The Musical

    MYArts Starlight Theater

    When powerful New York newspaper publishers raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack Kelly rallies his ragtag group of “newsies” to fight back. Inspired by true events, this high-energy musical tells the story of young people discovering their voice.

    Multiple Showtimes