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Madeline’s Christmas is Creative Cauldron’s holiday musical adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’s beloved children’s book. When Madeline’s classmates and their tutor fall ill on Christmas Eve and cannot return home for the holidays, Madeline takes charge. With help from a mysterious rug merchant, she leads her friends on a memorable Christmas adventure.

The production features a book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby, music by Shirley Mier, direction by Matt Conner, and music direction by Bharati Soman.

When: December 4–20, 2026

Showtimes: December 4 at 7:30 PM; December 5 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; December 6 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM; December 11 with no time listed; December 12 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; December 13 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM; December 18 at 7:30 PM; December 19 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; and December 20 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Tickets: Tier 1: adults $30 and students $20. Tier 2: adults $25 and students $20.

Run time: Approximately 1 hour.

Ages: Recommended for ages 4 and older. Parents and guardians should decide whether younger or older children can sit patiently and respectfully through the performance.

Venue: Creative Cauldron, 127 E Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046.

Contact: 703-436-9948.