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A Christmas Carol

  • by Charles Dickens
  • Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements

November 25 – December 24, 2025

Pabst Theater

Milwaukee’s Favorite Holiday Tradition

One night. Three spirits. A chance at redemption. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey that reminds us all of the power of generosity, connection and hope. Featuring Matt Daniels as Scrooge, Milwaukee Rep’s A Christmas Carol sparkles with festive music, breathtaking visuals, dazzling stagecraft, and heart—bringing joy, wonder and the true spirit of the season to audiences of all ages.

"Matt Daniels is nothing short of extraordinary as the iconic Ebenezer Scrooge.” – BroadwayWorld

"A must see for the holidays… a buoyant, spirited staging filled with holiday music that definitely lifts the spirits.” – Shepherd Express

“★★★★★” "Energy, elegance, and heart… a classic.” “Give yourself the gift of enjoying this heartwarming holiday classic.” – Around the Town Chicago

Approximate Running Time:

2 hours and 10 minutes including one intermission

Recommended Age:

6 and up
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Presented by Jay Franke & David Herro

Sponsored by
World Premiere Wisconsin

Executive Producers
Molly & Tom Duffey

Associate Producers
Saints Andrew and Mark Charitable Gift Trust

Equipment Sponsor
Studio Gear

 

“Soars… A big story told in a big, expressive way.” “A moving, breathing, singing graphic novel onstage.”

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Joyful, musical… highly entertaining.” “Magical, larger than life and a delight to watch.”

— Shepherd Express

“More than a celebration… a cherished season tradition in Milwaukee.”

— An Intuitive Perspective

This is rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Energy, elegance, and heart… a classic.” “Give yourself the gift of enjoying this heartwarming holiday classic.”

— Around The Town Chicago

Video Trailer
A Christmas Carol

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Cast

Matt Daniels*

Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge

Jordan Anthony Arredondo*

Fred

Lucas Bennett

Fred Guest, Fiddler, Morgue Attendant

Finley Rose Brown

Want

Isaac Bruce

Matthew Cratchit

Emily S. Chang*

Belle

Mark Corkins*

Ghost of Marley

Todd Denning*

Ghost of Christmas Present

Luke Drope

Ensemble

Cooper Felkey

Ensemble

Kimberly Giddens

Swing

Lachrisa Grandberry*

Mrs. Cratchit

Riley Halpern

Ellen / Cook

Zoah Hirano

Ignorance, Sniffer

Alexis Janae

Alice / Fred Guest

Kevin Kantor*

Ghost of Christmas Past

Connor Keigher

Ensemble

Ira Kindkeppel-Longden

Thomas

Gus Kolbe

Peter Cratchit

Olive Krutsch

Emily Cratchit

Ziva Lavoe

Ensemble

Luca Lombardo

Ensemble

Olivia Loomis

Ensemble

George Lorimer*

Young Scrooge

Reese Madigan*

Bob Cratchit

Patti Meadors

Swing

Clara Mintie

Ensemble

Connor Nekich

Dick Wilkins / Ghost of Christmas Future

Annalise Nordstrom

Turkey Kid

Winter Olamina

Swing

Rocco Onorato

Teen Scrooge

James Pickering*

Mr. Fezziwig

Nicholas Portella

Vicar / Disenfranchised

Jonathan Riker

Swing

Ty Roberson

Belle's Husband

Sara Sadjadi

Fred Guest / Nanny

Vivian Staffeldt

Belinda Cratchit

Mari Streicher

Martha Cratchit

Lainey Techtmann

Boy Scrooge

Harold Wagner

Tiny Tim

Sydney Wilson

Fan / Caroline

Tami Workentin*

Mrs. Fezziwig

Creative Team

Dan Kazemi

Music Director / Conductor

Mark Clements

Adaptor and Director

Mark Clements is an award‑winning international theater director whose work has been seen in more than 100 major theaters across Europe and the United States. His 17 seasons as Artistic Director of Milwaukee Repertory Theater launched a new era for the institution by bringing large‑scale musicals to the mainstage—now a signature highlight of every season since 2010. His acclaimed musical productions include Cabaret, Next to Normal, Assassins, Ragtime, Dreamgirls, The Color Purple, Man of La Mancha, Guys and Dolls, In the Heights, West Side Story, Titanic the Musical, and Come From Away.

During his tenure, Milwaukee Rep completed an $80.1 million transformation that culminated in the opening of the state-of-the-art Associated Bank Theater Center in October 2025. The new facility expanded the organization’s artistic capabilities with flexible performance venues, enhanced community gathering spaces, and a dedicated Education & Engagement Center. It also strengthened Milwaukee Rep’s ability to develop new work, support artists, and create productions that can reach audiences in Milwaukee and beyond, including future transfers to Broadway and other theaters across the country. 

In addition to his musical work, Mark has directed more than 40 productions at Milwaukee Rep, including the World Premieres of Run Bambi Run by Eric Simonson and Gordon Gano, Antonio’s Song by Dael Orlandersmith, Things I Know to Be True (American Premiere) by Andrew Bovell, One House Over by Catherine Trieschmann, his own adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Five Presidents by Rick Cleveland, and American Song by Joanna Murray‑Smith. He also conceived and directed several original works for the Stackner Cabaret, including Piano Men, Women of Rock, The Greatest Love for Whitney, and The Craic. Additional notable credits include McNeal, The Coast Starlight, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Junk, The Glass Menagerie, Of Mice and Men, Othello, Death of a Salesman, The History of Invulnerability, End of the Rainbow, Clybourne Park, and Bombshells.

Mark’s New York and international credits include Speaking in Tongues, The Milliner, and Blunt Speaking, as well as creating and directing the West End and UK National Tour of Soul Train. Before joining Milwaukee Rep, he served as Associate Artistic Director for several UK theater companies and spent a decade as Artistic Director of the award‑winning Derby Playhouse (1992–2002), where he directed more than 40 productions.

His work has earned nominations for the Olivier Award and multiple UK Theatre Awards, along with three Barrymore Awards for productions at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Mark is currently collaborating with Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar on the stage adaptation of Akhtar’s critically acclaimed novel American Dervish, which will make its World Premiere at Milwaukee Rep in an upcoming season.

Mark Clements

Adaptor and Director

Dan Kazemi

Music Director / Conductor

Dan Kazemi

Music Director / Conductor

Todd Edward Ivins

Scenic Designer

Alexander B. Tecoma

Costume Designer

Jeff Nellis

Lighting Designer

Barry G. Funderburg

Sound Designer

John Tanner

Original Music Score & Music Arranger

Michael Pink

Stage Movement Director

Jayne Regan Pink

Dialect Consultant

Reese Madigan

Violence Coordinator

Jonathan Hetler

Casting Director

María Amenábar Farias

Associate Director / Casting Associate

Jason Fassl

Associate Lighting Designer

Alissa Rhode

Associate Music Director

Larry Moore

Orchestrations

Terence Orleans Alexander*

Stage Manager

Kimberly Carolus*

Assistant Stage Manager

Emily Pfaff*

Assistant Stage Manager

Adriana Bollinger

Assistant Director

Genysia Brown

Assistant Director

Jeffrey Mosser

Line Producer

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.