The timeless magic of Charles Dickens’ plays in ACT’s Allen Theatre November 29 – December 27.

“In 1976, ACT founder Greg Falls adapted Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Hundreds of actors, technicians, artisans, stage managers, dressers, directors, choreographers, and staff have worked on 48 productions of this holiday mainstay since Jimmy Carter ran for President,” said Director R. Hamilton Wright. “Over nearly a half-century, ACT’s production has seen many changes - but through it all the spirit of Dickens’ story persists and each time we tell his story, each time we sing ‘A Christmas Carol’, the beating heart of the play a tale of love lost, love spurned and, eventually, love triumphant - guides us, informs us, and ultimately delights us. Hallelujah! We get to do it again!”

Step into the visionary world of Joyce J. Scott, celebrated as one of today’s most prolific and boundary-breaking artists. Best known for her virtuosic use of beads and glass, Scott upends hierarchies of art and craft, captivating audiences with beauty, humor, and a fearless exploration of pressing issues like racism, sexism, environmentalism, and complex family dynamics.

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s sparkling production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® returns to the McCaw Hall stage for 37 public performances this holiday season. Featuring  Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed by the world-famous PNB Orchestra, PNB Company dancers in show-stopping roles, bright young stars from the PNB School, unique-to-Seattle sets and costumes designed by Ian Falconer (creator of Olivia the Pig), and McCaw Hall’s lobbies decked out with the season’s best photo ops – PNB’s production is the Pacific Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition.