Celebrate the holiday season with a fresh take on Dickens’ most beloved classic! A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol brings the timeless tale of redemption, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Set in the historic gold-mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, this adaptation follows real-life town founder Bob Womack as he calls upon Charles Dickens himself to help save a greedy mine owner named Gooch. Just like Scrooge, Gooch is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in a journey that transforms his heart and reminds us all of the power of love and community. Filled with original songs, heartfelt comedy, and the magic of Dickens’ classic story, A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol is more than a show—it’s a holiday tradition for the whole family. A CRIPPLE CREEK CHRISTMAS CAROL was first produced by Arthur’s Realm Productions in 2002 at The Butte Opera House in Cripple Creek, CO.
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A Carpenters Christmas (12/10/25-12/10/25)
Jingle Belles Comedy (12/11/25-12/11/25)
Elgin Symphony Orchestra (12/12/25-12/12/25)
Holiday Spectacular (12/12/25-12/12/25)
Dark Side of the Yule (12/13/25-12/13/25)
Engage Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker- Sensory Performance (12/19/25-12/19/25)
Engage Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker (12/20/25-12/21/25)
Elton Rohn (12/27/25-12/27/25)
American English (12/31/25-12/31/25)
Huey and the News Tribute (1/9/26-1/9/26)
The King in Concert (1/10/26-1/10/26)
Lucy's Comedy (1/16/26-1/16/26)
Greenroom Improv (1/17/26-1/17/26)
Rio: A Tribute to Duran Duran (1/23/26-1/23/26)
The Petty Kings (1/24/26-1/24/26)
A Neil Diamond Story (1/30/26-1/30/26)
Bob Seger Tribute Band (1/31/26-1/31/26)
Desert Rock (2/6/26-2/6/26)
The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika (2/7/26-2/7/26)
Valentine's Comedy Show (2/13/26-2/13/26)
Winter Dance Party (2/20/26-2/20/26)
Greenroom Improv (2/21/26-2/21/26)
Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King (3/13/26-3/13/26)
Van Morrison Tribute: An Irish Heartbeat (3/14/26-3/14/26)
Revelator: A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band (3/21/26-3/21/26)
Greenroom Improv (3/28/26-3/28/26)
Think Floyd (5/2/26-5/2/26)
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RCSA presents A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol (11/21/25-12/7/25)
Love Story: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift (11/15/25-11/15/25)
GreenRoom Improv (11/8/25-11/8/25)
Lucy's Comedy (11/7/25-11/7/25)
Open Mic Night (11/6/25-11/6/25)
Holiday Singo! (11/1/25-11/1/25)
Videos
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret
Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13) CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Jingle Belles Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (12/11 - 12/11) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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RCSA presents A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol
Raue Center For The Arts (11/21 - 12/7) | |
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A Carpenters Christmas
Raue Center For The Arts (12/10 - 12/10) | |
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Miracle on South Division Street
Citadel Theatre (11/14 - 12/14)
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Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) | |
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Lionel Bart's Oliver!
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center (5/9 - 5/24) | |
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Engage Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker- Sensory Performance
Raue Center For The Arts (12/19 - 12/19) | |
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REJOICE! The Springfield Choral Society's Annual Messiah Concert December 6, 2025
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (12/6 - 12/6) | |
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The Long Christmas Dinner
Bramble Arts Loft (12/1 - 12/28) | |
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A Black Ensemble Holiday Spectacular 2025
Black Ensemble Theater (11/29 - 12/21) | |
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