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Playhouse Square
2067 E. 14th St.
Cleveland, OH 44115

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Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

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1501 Euclid Ave.
Suite 300
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 241-5490

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A Christmas Carol

Northeast Ohio's Favorite Holiday Tradition

  Nov 27 - Dec 20, 2026

  Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square

  Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes (including intermission)

Reviews

This long standing Cleveland Christmas tradition still sells out simply because it is so superbly done - Mark Horning, Cleveland Theater Reviews
"...the appeal is obvious...the show remains that magical experience you remember. " - Joey Morona, Cleveland.com
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"It's obvious how much love and hard work goes into this performance by every single actor. They are all amazing!" - Lori (Audience Member)
...no one brings those spirits to life better than the Great Lakes Theater... - Michael (Audience Member)
"...thrilled by the current presentation of Christmas Carol." - Jim (Audience Member)
"A Christmas Carol was nothing less than fabulous!" - William (Audience Member)
"The performance was really amazing!!!" - Kelly (Audience Member)
...amazing! - Dave, Audience Member
Great Lakes bakes up another wonderful 'Christmas Carol' - Bob Abelman, The News Herald
"What a wonderful group of talented actors." - Barbara (Audience Member)
"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed your production of A Christmas Carol!!!" - Kris (Audience Member)
"...a deep, oxygen-rich breath of winter-fresh air...a gift worth giving and receiving." - The News Herald
Thanks to all at GLT!!! - Anita (Audience Member)
"...no one did it better than Cleveland..." - Michael (an audience member)
"...it only gets better as time passes..." - Jonathan (patron email)
"...marvelous adaptation...a fantastic set...The costumes are sumptuous..." - The Plain Dealer
"My two daughters and I ended up spending the entire day together..." - Amy (audience member)
"Oh my gosh I have told everyone how great "A Christmas Carol" was!" - Peggy (an audience member)
"left the theater with a feeling of Christmas in our hearts." - Judith (audience email)
"We had a fabulous time. Excellent!!" - Donna (and audiene member)
"...amazing! Thank you. We will be back again soon." - Ron & Kathy (patron email)
"The show was great..." - Jennifer (an audience member)
"It's pure magic!" - Vicky (audience email)
"The acting was great and the scenery was awesome." - Sherri
"I am, time and time again, in AWE of the sheer fabulousness of the production" - Laura (audience email)
"I have to say it was a wonderful experience." - Penny (audience email)
"A wonderful way to begin the Christmas season." - Ken (audience email)
"...absolutely fabulous ..." - Kory (radio, The New 102)
"The actors, sets, lighting and costumes were outstanding." - Kathleen McGrath (audience member)
"We will highly recommend this play to our friends!" - Nancy (audience member)
"This was my first visit...and I can tell you that I will be back each year..." - Pam (audience member)
"We look forward to this event every year..." - Todd Maurer (audience member)
"What a fabulous show!" - Lisa (Audience Member)
"...simply wonderful..." - Frances Pollock (audience member)
"...a very impressive production..." - Gloria Ferris (audience member)
"Thank you for the wonderful family experience yesterday afternoon." - Colleen Miller (audience member)
My son and his girlfriend had a wonderful experience. We went last year to a matinee and enjoyed it - Tina Pilcavage (audience member)
"...everything was perfect..." - Cherie Matzek (audience member)
"...you have won over our hearts..." - Kelly Dimacchia (audience member)
...richly deserves its title as Cleveland's most popular holiday play... - The Plain Dealer
"How lucky we are to live in a city where this kind of entertainment is available." - Jackie Dickie (audience member)

Season Sponsors

Cuyahoga Arts and CultureOhio Arts Council

Production Sponsors

The John P. Murphy FoundationUS Bank

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