Films at PhxArt: A Muppet Christmas Carol
December 23, 2026 | 6PM
Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members
Michael Caine famously told director Brian Henson that he would play the role of Scrooge "like I'm working with the Royal Shakespeare Company" and never do anything "Muppety." Because of this commitment, the film can be enjoyed by adults and children in equal measure—and is widely considered the best cinematic adaptation of this timeless tale.
Kermit the Frog stars as Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk to the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Gonzo steps in as Charles Dickens to narrate the story with the help of Rizzo the Rat, while the beloved cast features Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim. When Scrooge receives visits from the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, they attempt to show him the error of his self-serving ways—though the miserable old man seems entirely past redemption.
Rounding out this holiday masterpiece is an original score by Miles Goodman (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Little Shop of Horrors) alongside unforgettable songs by Oscar-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning songwriter Paul Williams ("The Rainbow Connection," "Evergreen").