freeFall Theatre’s presentation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ runs Dec. 6-22, 2024 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Credit: Photo via ACCMusical/Facebook

Dickens’s beloved tale of greed and redemption surfaces in multiple venues across Tampa Bay this holiday season, and it all starts this Saturday with St. Petersburg City Theatre’s take on the classic.

St Petersburg City Theatre Hurricanes be damned, the show must go on. “For our Dickensian fans, never fear, our ‘Christmas Carol’ tradition will continue, this time as a more intimate theatrical reading in the lobby Little Theatre.” Saturdays in December (except Dec. 28). 2 p.m. $10. St Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg

Carrollwood Players An adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” written and directed by Jim Russell. Select dates, Dec. 6-22. $23-$28 (group discounts available). Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Hwy. Tampa

freeFall Theatre “A Christmas Carol in Concert,” performed by a cast of five singers with narration and multimedia. Dec. 20-22 & Dec. 24. $20-$35. freeFall Theater, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-498-5205

New Tampa Players & Atlas Modern Ballet: ‘Spirit – A Christmas Carol Adaptation’ A multi-genre performance including dance, song, spoken word and film. Saturday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. & 8 p.m. $22-$28. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Rd., Tampa. 813-829-2760

‘A Christmas Carol’ at Ruth Eckerd Hall A “dazzling new adaptation” of the Dickens classic makes a stop here on its 2024 tour. Monday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m. $29-$75. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater

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