Charles Dickens' classic story, A Christmas Carol, comes to life as the Holiday Spectacular at Centenary Stage Company. Running through December 15, this story follows miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, leading him to confront his actions and transform his life.
CSC’s production of A Christmas Carol is a musical stage adaptation featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, as well as a book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent. This adaptation is faithful to the original story while adding Alan Menken’s signature melodies and moments, suitable for the whole family.
Directing the production Michael Restaino, a multi-hyphenated creative with a diverse background in working on theatrical experiences world-wide. Previous Centenary Stage Company works include Rock of Ages (Director/Choreographer), The Little Mermaid (co-Director/Choreographer), and Grease (Director/Choreographer). As an advocate for the arts, Michael actively works to mentor emerging talent by being dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming theatrical environment, prioritizing inclusivity, diversity and respect within the industry.
The cast includes Michael Fleischer as Scrooge, Sebastian Antonio (Bob Cratchit), Megan Schmeidhauser (Ghost of Christmas Past), Kai Vialva (Ghost of Christmas Present), Arianna Cacioppo (Ghost of Christmas Future) Danny Sims (Fred), Cody Jackson (Marley) and Noel Pepin (Tiny Tim). The cast also includes Nicole Boscarino, James Gerard Russo, Cassandra Krajcik, Matthew Steen, Sasha Fink, Kara Hancock, Katie O’Shea, Zara Gordon, Raelyn Menon, Julian Mortensen, Aurelia Shanga, Mckenzie Fitzgerald, Mark Squindo, Osaivbie Igiebor, Jonathan Sumski, Luis Rodriguez, Kylie Smith, Kayleigh Pitts, Christopher Rice, Evan Flick, Madison Rhine, Claire Finegan, Damien Vince, Anna Jeffries, Madisyn Rojas, Amanda Whitmore, Erin Clark, Maximus, Klevence, Jacoby Stewart, Tyler McGeough, Izac Cruz, Danny Paternina, Malakii Layton.
A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version) is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), who owns the licensing for the show. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets range from $25 - $30 for adults with discounts available for seniors, students, and children under 12 for select performances with special Buy One Get One tickets available for Thursday evening performances.
BOGO tickets can be purchased on the day of the performance at the box office in person beginning at 5 p.m. Please note that Centenary Stage Company does have a minimum age requirement of 5 years old to attend.
For more information, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at 908-979-0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is open Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. and two hours prior to performances. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.
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The 2024-25 Season of Performing Arts events at the Centenary Stage Company is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and grantors like the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, the John and Margaret Post Foundation, the CSC corporate sponsors, including Explore Warren, the House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown Medical Center Atlantic Health System, Heath Village, Visions Federal Credit Union, and Fulton Bank, and Centenary Stage Company members and supporters.
A Christmas Carol, The Musical - CSC Family Holiday Spectacular
Final weekend! There is still time to catch Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Spectacular, a lavish and thrilling adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol from Broadway heavy hitters Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. Performances run through December 15 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.