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The National Symphony Orchestra Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol

Sun, Dec 13, 2026at 7:00 PM
901 Wharf Street Southwest, Washington, DC
Price not available
Featuring: National Symphony Orchestra

The National Symphony Orchestra presents Disney’s *The Muppet Christmas Carol* in Concert Live to Film, performing Miles Goodman’s original score alongside a screening of the beloved holiday movie. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo retell Charles Dickens’ classic story, in which Ebenezer Scrooge’s encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future transform his understanding of Christmas.

The score was composed by Miles Goodman, whose credits include *Dirty Rotten Scoundrels* and *Little Shop of Horrors*, with songs by Oscar-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning songwriter Paul Williams, known for “Rainbow Connection” and “Evergreen.”

When: December 13

Showtimes: Doors open at 6:00 PM; the show begins at 7:00 PM. Door and set times may change.

Tickets: Price not available

Performers: National Symphony Orchestra

Featured characters: Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Emily, Gonzo as Charles Dickens, and Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge in the film

Venue: The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Note: Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours before showtime. Tickets suspected of being purchased primarily for resale may be canceled at the discretion of The Anthem or Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows.

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