Cameron Knight

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced that Cameron Knight, a classically trained actor, director, and educator, will lead the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Lauren Keating. The beloved holiday tradition returns December 9-28, 2025.

“Cameron possesses such incredible talent and delightful humor. Audiences loved him as Mr. Fezziwig last season, so I’m especially excited to see his take on the legendary role of Scrooge,” says Sarah Rasmussen, McCarter’s Artistic Director. “He understands the drama, heart, and comedy at the core of Dickens’ creation. His love of language and deep sense of humanity will bring something truly special to this production.”

Director Lauren Keating adds, “Cameron brings incredible skill, ingenuity, and spirit to the role. He was beloved by the company last year – especially by the young actors – and brings great heart, flexibility, and inspired ideas to the process. When the opportunity arose to invite a new actor to bring Dickens’ character to life, he immediately came to mind.

Knight, who played Mr. Fezziwig in the 2024 production on McCarter’s stage, brings a deep theatrical resume and powerful stage presence to the role of Scrooge. Current Head of the BFA Acting Program at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Knight’s credits include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Kennedy Center, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and Utah Shakespeare Festival, among many others. On screen, he’s appeared in The Orville, Chicago Med, Blue Bloods, Widows, and The World Without You. He is a native of Flint, Michigan.

“I’m thrilled to be taking on this role with this group of amazing artists,” says Knight. “I got to experience how special this production is last year, and to be invited back to play Scrooge is humbling. I love this story and what it brings to an audience and community. Working at such a reputable theatre as McCarter on such an iconic role, at this stage in my career, means the world to me. This story gets more relevant every year. I’m standing on a lot of shoulders, and I’m excited to add to the next chapter of this timeless story.”

This marks 45 years of McCarter’s cherished holiday tradition. Over the decades, the production has evolved through new adaptations and directors but has continued to be a cornerstone of the theater’s seasonal programming, delighting audiences with its enduring message of hope and redemption. Year after year, McCarter’s celebrated A Christmas Carol continues to enchant audiences of all ages with its immersive storytelling, music, magic, and timeless message of renewal.

Additional casting will be announced soon.

Tickets for A Christmas Carol are available for purchase online. McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place in Princeton, New Jersey.

Make it a group outing and save! Groups of 10 or more save 10% on tickets—perfect for office parties, book clubs, youth groups, or big family celebrations. Contact [email protected] to reserve today.

McCarter is one of the country’s flagship theaters and a vibrant center for community and the performing arts. Located on the campus of Princeton University, the company is an independent nonprofit, serving as a nationally renowned, multi-disciplinary creative hub for arts and ideas, offering theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages. A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter’s legacy of artistic excellence dates back to the theatre’s first performances in 1930.

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, Kaufmann & Hart’s You Can’t Take It with You, and William Inge’s Bus Stop all had their premieres on the McCarter stage, paving the way for a long history of collaborations with playwrights to launch remarkable works that have gone on to tens of thousands of performances, reaching millions of audience members around the world.

The company is equally revered for presenting global artists on its stages, including Alvin Ailey, Yo-Yo Ma, Samara Joy, Hasan Minhaj, Jon Stewart, Caetano Veloso, Rhiannon Giddens, Patti Smith, Esperanza Spalding, Lake Street Dive, and Herbie Hancock, among many others. Of the 100,000 community members who directly participate in the company’s work every year, more than 5,000 are students taking part in McCarter’s robust educational offerings in Princeton, Trenton, and schools throughout the region. McCarter leads with values of “justice and joy, and beauty in belonging,” creating stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations, and engage communities.