We visited to see Dickens' A Christmas Carol and unlike the other reviews, we really enjoyed the performance, a different version for sure, but good. We thought that it was professionally done and appreciated the diversity and the telling of the story from a different viewpoint. The theatre itself isn't really accommodating for those with disabilities. There are lots of steps, not so well lit so they can improve upon that. I had had knee surgery a few weeks before, not even a knee replacement, but I had to be careful and take my time. Lots of steps to go down to the restrooms and as far as I know, I know of no elevator although these days, that seems impossible and in fact, should be required. Parking is also tough in Princeton so going early to any performance is advised. Overall, the venue is popular for plays, concerts, etc.

We have been to McCarter countless times Maybe once to see a show at the Berlind were we disappointed. We are looking forward to starting anew with a new director and a new lineup of shows and music. The questions below were somewhat foolish. The last time were at McCarter was in November 2019. We been there with friends and many times it was just the two of us. If i may digress for a moment. The lineup under Emily Mann was somewhat fuddy duddy meaning very old school with the same shows coming back year after year. We have seen some outstanding musical offerings like the Do Wop Project; A night with Janice Joplin was incredible; Million Dollar Quartet etc. I hope the offerings under the new director improve and expand., none the less we will return!!!

Didn’t particularly like the show we saw (Isaac Mizrachi) which was pretty old school and boring, but the theater itself is lovely with good seating and acoustics. Hard to find parking nearby, so need to plan accordingly if that’s how you plan to go there.

My family and I have been to McCarter to see A Christmas Carol annually for the past 20 some odd years. We were so looking forward to seeing this again after co-vid, however, we were beyond disappointed in this new version of Dickens classic. The scenery and overall production paled in comparison to prior performances. Typically people are on their feet at the end applauding the play. This did not happen this year..nor should it have. If McCarter does not return to its prior production, we sadly, will not be returning anymore either.

We have seen A Christmas Carol probably a dozen times over the years and I was always very impressed about the performance but this year was so disappointing. After looking at the program I realized perhaps it was going to be more progressive with a woman playing Ebineezer. It was just plan weird because she was playing a man. And Bob Cratchett who was played by an Indian / Pakistani actor who at times was making Spanish references was just odd. The United nations cast was not even the issue it was more the changing of the script and weird dance at the end. Don't mess with a classic.

We’ve seen this several times but the 2022 rendition was terrible. They made it clearly a woke until you choke casting and disclosure with a lackluster performance at best. The production was lifeless and void of any emotion. Won’t be back unless it goes back to traditional A Christmas Carol Story as it was intended.

I concur 100% with the reviews below. Absolutely the worst performance ever. Whomever allowed this to go on the way it did should be replaced immediately. Total waste of our hard earned money. Lackluster/woke agenda. Save your time and money folks.

This play is a must see. The characters are so talented and perform with the upmost perfection. The graphics to the play keep you upbeat and on the edge. The celebration seen with all the talent on the stage and the music got me into the Christmas spirit. The facility itself is very organized and the staff is very professional. At intermission you can grab a snack and a drink, which is very convenient. I will definitely go again next year.

I've lived away from the Princeton area for 25 years, but a visit to the village in January brought me to the Theatre for a performance of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson. A $25 ticket landed me front row, house left with a great pre-show talk about Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle of plays. The facility remains first rate and the quality of the performance tells me McCarter hasn't lost a step during my long absence from her halls.

I have been going to this production for years and I have to say that this was the greatest disappointment!! The new Director was not wise in any way-the casting was horrible-This is Charles Dickens 1800’s piece not a political/diversity statement-No thought at all to the direction, casting or choreography- Scrooge as a woman? Really?? Why? To create a statement that a woman can play Scrooge? Two woman that are doing the fundraising in the 1800’s?? I don’t think so. Bob Cratchit and his family-really?? How do you get Asian, and African American children when the parents are Caucasian and Mexican or Spanish? This is not making a statement about diversity but ignorant. Also considering that we are done with COVID and masks, it was an insult to have a child in the production with a mask-NO ONE wants to see this and the understudy should have performed in place of this! There was no emotion or magic to this production-it was flat and unfeeling! The clips were short and there was absolutely no character building on any of the characters! Tiny Tim was completely not engaging at all nor the other children for that matter! Highly disappointed and the yearly exciting event that I have experienced in the past was not the case this year. I would stay true to what Charles Dickens intended and stop making this a political /diversion production. A complete waste!!!