Orange County Register: Review: ‘Scrooge! The Musical’ freshens up the holidays in Anaheim

Orange County Register says Scrooge! The Musical is “strong and confident”!

The cast of “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.

“Rating: 3 1/2 stars, (out of 4 possible)”

“Chance Theater this season delivers a new, extremely well-directed production.”

“radiantly voiced newcomer Sophie Sonntag”

“a strong cast top to bottom”

“performances of note include Justin Riley’s Jacob Marley, whose operatic baritone elevates the warning of “Make the Most of this World.” Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.”

“The production credits outnumber the cast and a lot of their work is front and center.”

“This is a gloriously well sung show. Music director Lex Leigh’s full cast harmonies are constantly strong. Though the male voices are greater in number, the top notes from the five female singers land as though from a practiced, full-time chorale.”

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