Hollywood’s long-running A Christmas Carol sets 2026 return dates

First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood has announced the 2026 run of its annual A Christmas Carol production, marking the show’s 80th anniversary. The family holiday staging returns Dec. 4-19 with 11 performances, celebrity opening night plans and free parking.

Why it matters: - The production is presented as Hollywood’s longest-running and definitive staging of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. - The 80th-anniversary run continues a holiday tradition that has sold out each year and draws family audiences. - The show’s return keeps a long-running live theater event active at a landmark Hollywood church venue.

What happened: - First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood announced 2026 dates for A Christmas Carol Hollywood. - The production will run from Dec. 4 through Dec. 19, 2026. - The show will have 11 performances total. - Performances are scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. - Opening night on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, will include celebrities and media. - Media reviewers are invited to attend opening night.

The details: - The production is set at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. - The church is described as the oldest megachurch in Hollywood and the first megachurch in North America. - The sanctuary used as the main stage is 103 years old. - Jesse Corti will direct for the sixth year. - Corti is described as a voice actor in Frozen and Beauty and the Beast and as a former Broadway star of Les Misérables. - Tim Farmer stars as Scrooge. - Judah Tarter plays Tiny Tim. - Kila Packett, known for Hawaii 5-0, plays Bob Cratchit. - Hank Bunker plays Marley and Fezziwig. - Avrielle Corti plays the Ghost of Christmas Past. - Avrielle Corti also appears in the new John Travolta film That’s Amore. - Julietta Corti will choreograph and adapt the production for the stage for the fifth year. - Julietta Corti has performed in the Broadway cast of Cats and choreographed Annie, Hairspray and Fiddler on the Roof. - Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. - A Saturday matinee is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. - Sunday performances are matinees only at 2:30 p.m. - Each paid ticket includes free parking. - Ticket holders are also invited to the Fezziwig Christmas Party after the performance. - More information is available on the production website.

Between the lines: - The announcement leans on celebrity endorsements to reinforce the production’s reputation as a polished holiday event. - The mix of Broadway, film and television names suggests the organizers are positioning the show as a high-profile local draw rather than a small church production. - Claims about being the longest-running and definitive version are promotional and reflect how the production wants to be seen.

What's next: - The production will move into its holiday run beginning Dec. 4, 2026. - Opening night is expected to bring added publicity through celebrity and media حضور. - The 11-show schedule suggests a limited engagement that may keep demand high.

The bottom line: - Hollywood’s annual A Christmas Carol is back for an 80th-anniversary run, with a short holiday schedule, familiar names and the promise of a sellout crowd.