‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to Actors Theatre of Louisville for holiday performances Nov. 28-Dec. 20

‘A Christmas Carol’ is returning to Louisville with a new holiday run at Actors Theatre of Louisville, according to WAVE. The production stages the classic Charles Dickens story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey during the Christmas season.

WAVE reported that the show’s performances are scheduled to begin Nov. 28 and continue through Dec. 20. The reporting described the production as holiday entertainment designed for “all ages,” placing it in the middle of a peak seasonal period for family outings and community events.

Actors Theatre’s presentation is billed as a fresh adaptation of Dickens’ well-known narrative. The show’s central figure, Scrooge, is the through line for the seasonal themes that have made the story a recurring holiday staple in American theater.

With the run spanning multiple weeks, the schedule is intended to accommodate repeated community attendance as families plan holiday calendars. The extended window through mid-December also aligns with the time when many schools and community organizations pause regular activities.

The return of a long-running holiday production to a major local venue can also affect downtown activity beyond ticketed attendance, including restaurant and retail traffic that often increases during the season. The production’s emphasis on broad audiences may draw both longtime theatergoers and first-time visitors.

In the coming days, local audiences will look for details tied to the schedule, including specific performance days and showtimes, as well as any audience guidance provided by the theater for seasonal attendance. WAVE’s report frames the run as a centerpiece for holiday programming in Louisville.