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Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show

Name: Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show
Start: 2025-12-02T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-21T16:00:00-05:00
Location: The Arthur Laurents Theater

The Arthur Laurents Theater

A Local Twist on a Holiday Classic for the Whole Family

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Date
Dec 2 - 21, 2025
Venue
The Arthur Laurents Theater
Ticket Prices
$35+
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Move over, London; Scrooge is spending Christmas in New Jersey! This fast, funny, and full-of-surprises reimagining of A Christmas Carol takes Dickens’ classic tale and gives it a fresh, local twist. Expect all the traditional ghosts—Past, Present, and Future—along with plenty of Garden State spirit, unexpected laughs, and a dash of holiday magic. Audiences of all ages will cheer Ebenezer Scrooge’s rediscovery of the Christmas spirit in this riotous Dickens mash-up filled with music and laughter.

It doesn't matter how old you are or what exit you’re from, you'll find this high-energy holiday romp to be a Christmas celebration that’s as big, bold, and unforgettable as the great state of New Jersey!

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Scenic elements and props supported by Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation

Wednesday, Dec 17 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Thursday, Dec 18 2:00 PM Buy Tickets
Thursday, Dec 18 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Friday, Dec 19 2:00 PM Buy Tickets
Saturday, Dec 20 2:00 PM Buy Tickets

Saturday, Dec 20 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Sunday, Dec 21 2:00 PM Buy Tickets

Additional Ticket Information

Recommended for ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted. Each individual attending the show must have a ticket for admission.

Group Information

Groups of 10 or more save 20%.

Run Time

One hour and 15 minutes. There is no intermission.

Special Performances

Open Caption (English) - December 13th at 2PM

Audio Description - December 13th at 2PM

Symposium - December 14th at 2PM

Jingle and Mingle Event - December 10

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An ugly sweater competition; coffee, tea, and hot cocoa bar; and a chance to make new friends! Special Q&A with the cast and a behind the scenes look at the making of Christmas Magic.

Event begins at 6:30pm for the December 10th performance only.
Use code: "Mingle" to purchase this special package

Local Partnerships

Jazams Toys
Elite Chic Boutique
South Plainfield Library
South Brunswick Public Library
Jamesburg Public Library
Semicolon
Chai Chenak
Haraz Coffee
Destination Dogs
Christopher's at the Heldrich
Harvest Moon Brewery
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Clydz

Digital Program

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