Cast Announced for 'A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas'

Press release

October 21, 2025, Hartford, CT – Hartford Stage is thrilled to announce the full cast for its highly anticipated annual production of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas, adapted and directed by Michael Wilson. Returning favorites and new faces will share the stage from November 22-December 28, 2025, to bring to life this classic story of compassion, second chances, and holiday magic.

“For many in our community, Hartford Stage’s A Christmas Carol is more than a show — it’s a cherished family tradition,” says Hartford Stage Artistic Director Melia Bensussen. “Each year, it brings us together in a celebration of community, compassion, and hope. We’re thrilled to bring it back with a talented cast, a bit of theatrical magic, and the same heartwarming message that continues to resonate year after year.”

This year’s cast is led by Guiesseppe Jones as Ebenezer Scrooge, Rebecka Jones as Christmas Past, Daniel Madigan as Christmas Future, Stuart Rider as Christmas Present, and Noble Shropshire as Marley. Also appearing this season are Erik Bloomquist, Emily Bosco, Natalie Brown, Robert Hannon Davis, Kenneth De Abrew, Patrick O’Konis, and Leslie Blake Walker.

Since 2004, Hartford Stage and The Hartt School at the University of Hartford have had a partnership-in-training program allowing students from the Theater Division to act and work in Hartford Stage productions. A talented group of Hartt students will be in A Christmas Carol: Max Ashford, Connor Austin, Lauren Bries, Ray Cain, Celia Castillo-Torres, Hannah Fidler, Walker Kaul, Eric Orsini, Christina Rielle, and Claire Stillman. Hartt students Julianna Noelle Misluk and Sophie Walters will be Assistant Directors for the production.

The cast also includes a group of youth actors from the Greater Hartford region. Avon: William Griffith and William Schloat; Bloomfield: Aria Pierce and Saige Stewart; Cheshire: James Salvo; East Hartford: Orlandus “Zeke” Lane and Braelyn Lane; East Lyme: Vivienne Gates-Graceson; Harwinton: Sawyer Delaney; Middletown: McKenna Pettie-Uzoka; Rocky Hill: Julia Sheehan; Simsbury: Avery Mills, Campbell Mills, and Gibson Quinn; South Windsor: Isabella Lundy; West Hartford: Evely Butterfield, Addison Curren, Theodore Curren, Coralie Frumkin, Serena Hoffman, Cru Aspen Lyles, and Adelina McGinnis; Wethersfield: Avery McMahon and Andrew Michaels.

The production features original choreography by Hope Clarke reproduced by Derric Harris, scenic design by Tony Straiges, costume design by Alejo Vietti, lighting design by Robert Wierzel, sound design and original music by John Gromada, original costume design by Zack Brown, wig design by Brittany Hartman, and flying effects by ZFX, Inc. The Production Stage Manager is Kelly Hardy, and Assistant Stage Managers are Chandalae Nyswonger and Campbell Anidjar.

Tickets and Performance Details:

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas runs from November 22 to December 28, 2025, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets start at $30 for adults and $15 for children 18 and under. Groups may create a special occasion out of their visit with a private reception before the performance. Visit HartfordStage.org, call 860-527-5151, or stop by the box office at 50 Church Street to purchase tickets.

The theater advises audiences to be careful and not purchase tickets through any other website. Third party re-sellers will try to sell false tickets for twice the price or more. If you have any doubts or questions, please contact the Hartford Stage Box Office directly. Hartford Stage does not charge any additional fees for tickets.

Special Performances and Accessibility:

Sensory Friendly Performance: December 6, 2025, at 2 pm - For individuals on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. For more information, visit https://www.hartfordstage.org/sensory-friendly/.

Open Captioned Performance: December 7, 2025, at 2 pm – For patrons who are deaf or have hearing loss. Free service with admission.

Audio-Described Performance: December 13, 2025, at 2 pm – For patrons who are blind or have low vision. Free service with admission.

Support:

The 2025/2026 season is made possible by Stanley Black & Decker, Travelers, The Hartford, and The Shubert Foundation. The Executive Production Sponsor for this production is Raytheon Technologies. Production Sponsors are Bank of America and William & Judith Thompson. Student Matinees are sponsored by the Michael E. Simmons Foundation.

About Hartford Stage:

Since 1964 Hartford Stage has played a leading role in the Greater Hartford region—producing world-class theater and serving as a civic space where community, creativity, and conversation thrive. Located in the heart of downtown, the theater is a place for all, where audiences are connected in shared experiences and invited to engage with high-quality, transformative theater.

The Tony Award-winning company is dedicated to telling entertaining and thought-provoking stories that reflect the diversity of the capital city, whether reinventing the classics or premiering new work. The theater’s rich legacy includes plays and musicals that have made their way to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and stages around the globe, earning Tony Awards and Pulitzer Prizes along the way.

Hartford Stage’s impact extends beyond the stage, through robust education programs—including in-school residencies, student matinees, youth productions, and adult classes—nurturing creativity, building confidence, and ensuring that the performing arts remain accessible and essential for generations to come.