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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets The Nightmare Before Christmas in this wacky Christmas musical, winner of "Best Music" and 2 times winner of "Best Production".
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets The Nightmare Before Christmas in this wacky Christmas musical, winner of "Best Music" and 2 times winner of "Best Production". Seven international children (played by adults) and one good German boy find themselves trapped in a cabin in the Austrian Alps. Their staunch babysitter, Frau Schmidt, warns the children that if they don’t behave, Krampus (Saint Nicholas’s demonic counterpart) will punish them. Few believe her. But when Frau Schmidt disappears and, one by one, so do the children, the survivors learn that “if we want to keep our limbs, then we cannot keep our sins.”
This mildly dark, yet delightfully funny show grows into a battle of cosmic significance as the children cry for the help of Saint Nicholas. Ancient Yuletide forces go head to head as the children descend into hell to rescue their friends. Will the children escape the monster, or is it time to restore good, old-fashioned justice to Christmas? Packed with catchy tunes, thrills, and lots of laughs, A Krampus Karol has been an instant Christmas tradition since it premiered in 2021.
This mildly dark, yet delightfully funny show grows into a battle of cosmic significance as the children cry for the help of Saint Nicholas.
9 listed roles / role groups; 9+ actors. See the script for doubling and ensemble details.
Digital script, score, recorded tracks, and available production artwork included. USD.
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Open the director packetUpbeat comic musical numbers with several character-specific audition cuts.
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A Krampus Karol
110 reviews
A great family experience!! We came opening night and loved it so much we came again on Thursday with our kids!! Absolutely loved it!!
Talented singers, beautiful choreography, and a captivating story. What more could you want?
It grabbed my attention from the opening scene to the final bow. I laughed out loud many times.
We loved the accuracy of the adult actors as children. The suspense and humor of Krampus and the kids. It was just the right amount of comedy and suspense.
I really enjoyed the chemistry between the cast.
Atmosphere was great! Wasn't expecting a show like this. I loved when the cast was out in the audience.
This unique dark comedy stands apart with its sing-along elements, seasonal critiques, and candy-cane twists that older kids and adults alike will enjoy.
Eliza Een and Alayna Een, Front Row Reviewers
Read the reviewFrom the 2025 production · Photos by Jon Ogden
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