A Christmas Carol Returns To Geva Theatre

Rochester’s holiday tradition begins November 22

Rochester, N.Y. — A Christmas Carol, presented by ESL Federal Credit Union, returns to Geva Theatre this holiday season with an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story that begins with a wish made by young Tim Cratchit. Over the course of one night, notorious grump Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts. But will their intervention prompt him to change his “humbug” ways? A Christmas Carol reminds us that it is never too late to have a change of heart. Adapted by award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers, in collaboration with Sally Lobel and originally directed by Geva’s Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson. The remount is directed by Geva’s Resident Director/Associate Producer Jasmine B. Gunter. A Christmas Carol runs on the Wilson Stage November 22 - December 28, 2025. Tickets are on sale now; visit GevaTheatre.org or call the Box Office at 585-232-GEVA(4382).

“As the snow arrives in Rochester for the winter, it’s wonderful to be back in rehearsal for A Christmas Carol. More than any other production we do, A Christmas Carol brings us together in community, with wonderful local children performing alongside our Scrooge, Michael Preston, a mix of local and national professional actors, and students from nearby colleges,” said Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson. “A Christmas Carol brings invaluable partnerships and connections – among which I’m especially excited to have connected with ARC of Monroe County, who will be joining us for a performance early in the run, for our annual performance for Blue Star Families, and for our wonderful student matinees.”

Geva is proud to present a free performance of A Christmas Carol called “Home for the Holidays” on December 26th at 7PM for Blue Star Families, who are active-duty service men and women, veterans, and their families. Through the generous support of RG&E and the Rochester community, Geva is thrilled to share the joy of the holiday season and honor these families.

A Christmas Carol, presented by ESL Federal Credit Union, is produced with additional support from Lead Producer Vision Automotive Group and media sponsors WHEC-TV Channel 10 and WARM 101.3.

TICKET AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

When: November 22 - December 28, 2025

Where: On the Wilson Stage, 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, New York 14607

To Purchase: Tickets may be purchased online, by calling 585-232-GEVA(4382), or in-person from the Box Office. All prices, dates, and times are subject to change.

Accessible Performances:

Sign Interpreted (ASL)

- Thursday 12/18 – 7:30pm

Audio Described

- Sunday 12/14 – 12:00pm

Open Captioning

- Saturday 11/29 – 2:00pm

- Wednesday 12/3 – 7:00pm

- Wednesday 12/10 – 7:00pm