Film: A Muppet Christmas Carol

Thursday, 12/10/2026
3:00 - 4:30

Suitable for:

Adults
All Ages

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come guide the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge through time to uncover his compassion. The Muppet telling of the classic Dickens' tale opens the heart to the joyful meaning of Christmas.

Director: Brian Henson

Stars: Michael Caine as Ebeneezer Scrooge

Vocal and puppeteer talent:

Dave Goelz - Gonzo (as Charles Dickens), Waldorf (as Robert Marley), Betina Cratchit, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew

Frank Oz- Fozzie Bear (Fozziwig's Son), Miss Piggy (Mrs. Cratchit), Sam Eagle, and Animal.

Steve Whitmere - Kermit the Frog (Bob Cratchit), Rizzo the Rat, Bean Bunny, Lips, Sprocket, Beaker, Belinda Cratchit, Laundress

G, 85 mins., 1992. Closed captions (CC) in English.

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