We have been attending A Christmas Carol for many, many years and often I have been moved to tears by the story and the Christmas spirit it instills. This year was an epic fail and an end to a tradition for our family. The beautiful Dickens characteristics and story have been replaced with a cheap high school quality version. The story line was watered down and disappointing. Please bring back the old adaptation and costumes that were beautiful and classic. I wish I could unsee this version.

My son and I have cherished attending the Geva Theater's presentation of A Christmas Carol for 20 years. When my two grandsons were old enough to appreciate this timeless classic, the tradition became even more special. We were seriously disappointed in 2024's production, but we decided to give it another chance; once again, it fell short.story's traditional imagery and toneThe Geva Theatre Center, once a beacon of reliable holiday magic, has tragically dismantled its cherished annual production of A Christmas Carol in favor of a modern, politically charged spectacle that is less Bah, Humbug and more just plain Humbug. Harrison David Rivers' new adaptation is a cynical exercise in checking diversity boxes while simultaneously dismantling the very soul of Dickens' timeless story. This production isn't just a misstep; it's pure trash.From the moment the curtain rises, the production's failings are obvious. The set design is painfully minimalist, bland, and lacking in any of the Victorian charm or festive atmosphere that long-time patrons have come to expect. It is a stark, empty canvas that perfectly reflects the script's emotional void.The acting, across the board, is a profound disappointment. Michael Preston's Scrooge, while likely intending to show complexity, comes across as a buffoonish, bumbling figure, draining the character of his necessary initial terror and subsequent joyous redemption. His journey feels unearned and shallow. Equally disappointing is the portrayal of Fred, whose jolly disposition is rendered as irritating and simple-minded, contributing to a general air of incompetence rather than genuine warmth.The most egregious changes are reserved for the spectral visitors, which feel like a forced, woke DEI agenda checklist rather than genuine character choices:The Ghost of Christmas Present appears as a jarring, out-of-place drag queen, a gratuitous choice that serves no narrative purpose and shatters the story's traditional imagery and tone.The Ghost of Christmas Future, traditionally a silent, ominous specter of death, is given a voice and turned into a talkative, preachy guide, completely removing the powerful, silent dread of the original text. The silence was the point; its removal is a narrative disaster.The adaptation makes fundamental, ill-advised alterations to key characters. Tiny Tim is no longer the Tiny, sickly, crippled boy whose frailty is central to the story's pathos. In this version, the physical disability is entirely removed and replaced with a generic, non-visible respiratory illness, a change that softens the emotional punch of Scrooge's potential impact on the boy's fate.This Geva production strips away the classic carols, the rich atmosphere, and the genuine emotion of Dickens' work, replacing it with a hollow, self-satisfied shell of a show that prioritizes modern political talking points over effective storytelling. The result is a dreary, uninspired, and frankly insulting production that fails the source material and the audience alike. Save your money and your holiday spirit for a production that actually respects tradition and good theatre craft.

First time in a few years we’ve gone to see the Christmas Carol, we were excited to bring our daughter for the first time. And now last time. Terribly set, multiple actors playing same role (not well I may add) and just not the traditional Christmas Carol we grew up with. We will be back when they bring back the old version

New adaptation is a huge bummer. We had no idea this wasn’t the same Christmas Carol we knew and loved. The production felt so empty and lifeless! Won’t be back until they bring back the original.

I have season tickets and this season the food/cafe has been deplorable. The last show we waited almost 30 minutes for a sandwich because 1 person was working. We had to wolf it down to get to our seats in time. Tuesday 3/4/25 at Little Women, there was 1 gentleman working in the cafe and by 5pm they ran out of most of the choices. He was nasty and uncaring about that issue. If the cafe is not going to be manned correctly, close it down or offer ready-made options. Very disappointed.