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The Denver Center's holiday musical of Dickens' story about Scrooge, in the Wolf Theatre from late November through December 2026. The theater posts its own advisories, including about when the strobe lights come.
Know before you go. A Christmas Carol doesn't list a sensory-friendly performance. Here's what the Denver Center says about the show, the ages and the access services.
Hours
Late November through December 2026. Showtimes are on the DCPA show page.
Wolf Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver (curbside drop-off on 14th St. between Curtis and Champa)
What to expect
“Strobe lighting is used approximately 25 mins into Act I and 37 mins into Act II.” “Stage fog and haze are used.”
“Includes period language and ghost scenes that may frighten younger guests.”
“Approximately 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.”
“Recommended for ages 6+. Children 4+ are welcome in our theatres; all patrons must have a ticket.”
“All theatres have wheelchair accessible and companion seats.” “Ramps, elevators and courtesy wheelchairs are available.”
- The Denver Center's sensory-friendly performances are part of its Theatre for Young Audiences shows, not this one.
- An aisle seat makes it easier to step out during the strobe moments.
In their own words: denvercenter.org. Checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check
Visual schedule
Theater Show
- Drive to the theater
- Park the car
- Get our tickets
- Find our seats
- Put on my headphones
- See the play
- Go to the bathroom
- Take a break
- Walk to the car
- All done
Ask before you go
- a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance
- a quiet room
- sensory kits or headphones to borrow
- how loud the music and effects are
- how long each strobe moment lasts
- where to take a quiet break during the show
- whether you can come back in after stepping out
More about A Christmas Carol, Wolf Theatre at the Denver Center
- Tickets are “$41.00 to $195.00 Base ticket price (inclusive of a 10% city seat tax) plus an 18% service fee.”
- ASL interpretation, audio description and open captioning are at one performance: Dec 6 at 1:30 pm.
- The DCPA site has a show program and a study guide you can read with your kid ahead of time.
Brighter or scarier
Quieter
- Wheelchair accessible parking is on levels 3, 4 and 5 of the complex garage, and there's curbside drop-off on 14th St. between Curtis and Champa.
- For access needs, email accessibility@dcpa.org ahead of time.
- Box office 303-893-4100.
- accessibility@dcpa.org Accessibility
Source: denvercenter.org
