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Video: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Rep
Cast members discuss the revolving set and special effects of the Pabst Theater production.
By: Michael Major
Milwaukee Rep unveiled a first look at its 2026 production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, featuring cast members Jordan Anthony Arredondo, Reese Madigan and Emily S. Chang. In the clip, the performers discuss what brings audiences back to the historic Pabst Theater year after year for what the company calls Milwaukee's favorite holiday tradition.
The video points to a revolving set and special effects as part of the staging. A CHRISTMAS CAROL follows Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three spirits over the course of a single night and given a chance at redemption.
Performances begin December 2 at the Pabst Theater. Matt Daniels is again playing Scrooge, as he has in the company's prior productions of the show, according to earlier BroadwayWorld coverage. Arredondo played Fred in last season's 50th anniversary company.
Milwaukee Rep has staged the production for more than 50 years, and it has drawn over 1.5 million guests over its history, as noted in a retrospective video the company shared. The 2026 run is scheduled through December 24.
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