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A Christmas Carol 2025
By Charles Dickens
Adaptation and Original Lyrics by Rick Lombardo Original Music by Anna Lackaff and Rick Lombardo Music Arrangements by Anna Lackaff
Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 2025
Directed by Charles Grant
ABOUT
This timeless holiday classic returns to the Playhouse, relating the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy and miserly businessman who ultimately experiences redemption. As Scrooge learns the importance of kindness, connection, and love, this heart-filled, musically-infused telling of the story is sure to leave audiences feeling uplifted and inspired. Always a local highlight, A Christmas Carol is a dose of soul-nourishment that is sure to feed you this winter. For those who have made A Christmas Carol a cherished part of your holidays, we can’t wait to have you back at the Playhouse with us. And if you’re yet to experience this yuletide tale, this year we invite you to begin a new tradition with us.
This production includes:
- Haze effects used throughout the show.
- Moments with strobe effects.
- Loud and startling noises.
Find additional details, along with the full Season 18 Content Guide here
PRESS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
- Krista Garver, Broadway World: "Every year, I look forward to Portland Playhouse’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL – it’s the official start of my holiday season – and every year, I’m surprised and delighted by the way it continues to surprise and delight me...There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit."
- Willamette Week: "If you're looking for the most traditional, pristinely produced version or Dickens' Yuletide tale, Portland Playhouse's show is the way to go."
- Meg Asby, PDX Parent: "If you only see one holiday performance this year, let it be A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse."
CAST
Ebenezer Scrooge: La’Tevin Alexander*^
Bob Cratchit, Topper, Ship’s Watch, Businessman 1, Undertaker’s Man: Michael Feldman*
Jacob Marley, Mr. Fezziwig, Lighthouse Man 1, Ghost of Christmas Future: Jimmy Garcia*
Ghost of Christmas Past, Molly, Miner, Edna & U/S Ebenezer Scrooge: Delphon “DJ” Curtis Jr.*^
Fred, Young Scrooge, Lighthouse Man 2, Businessman 2 & U/S Bob Cratchit, etc: Emmanuel Davis*
Ghost of Christmas Present, Mrs. Fezziwig, Collecting Man 1, Old Joe: Claire Rigsby
Belle, Mrs. Cratchit, Ship’s Pilot, Hermione, Businessman 3: Quinci Freeman-Lytle
Mrs. Dilber, Dick Wilkins, Elizabeth, Collecting Man 2, Miner’s Wife: Danielle Barker
Fan, Martha, Ensemble: Zahara Beamer & Mila Kashiwabara
Belinda, Want, Ensemble: Mia Roman & Margot Weaver
Peter, Carol/Turkey Child, Ensemble: Estella Lindhorst & James Lovely
Willie, Ignorance, Ensemble: Shahbaz Mendoza-Khan & Ellis Robinson
Tiny Tim, Boy Scrooge, Ensemble: Inara Elorreaga, Chenoa Johnson & Ayokaye Taree Slizewski
U/S Fred, etc. & Jacob Marley, etc: Austin Comfort*
U/S Mrs. Dilber, etc. & Ghost of Christmas Past, etc: Lulu Kashiwabara
U/S Belle, etc. & Ghost of Christmas Present, etc: Madeleine Tran
Youth Understudy (Willie & Belinda): Clara Paez
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Charles Grant^
Music Director: DeReau K. Farrar
Stage Manager & Dialect Consultant: Cassie Greer*
Assistant Stage Managers: Hayley Lamsma & Thyra Hartshorn*
Aerial Consultant: Christina Riccetti
Cultural Competency Consultant: Keela Johnson
Production Child Wrangler: Tabitha Wells
Director of Production: Thyra Hartshorn
Costume Designer: Dayna Lucas
Lighting Designer: Samantha Kemp
Costume Assistant: Maia Denzler^
Original Lighting Designer: Solomon Weisbard
Head Electrician: Joshua Yoon
Audio/Video Engineer: Saibi Khalsa
Production Intern: Yoav Dahan
Appears as courtesy of Actor's Equity
Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member
Former Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member
A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse
Share the magic of the season with us once again at our production of the most beloved Christmas story of all time – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Video by Cromer & Dusk in collaboration with Portland Playhouse.
Video features Lester Purry as Ebenezer Scrooge, Benjamin Tissell as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Lauren Steele as Young Scrooge & Mrs Cratchit, Delphon “DJ” Curtis Jr as Bob Cratchit, Inara Elorreaga as Boy Scrooge & Cratchit Kid, Ellis Robinson as Tiny Tim and the Adult Cast on vocals.
Thank you to our Show Sponsors
Thanks to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County and the Arts Education & Access Fund.
Portland Playhouse receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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