Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover is spreading holiday cheer with a special screening of the beloved Christmas film The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 28, 2026, as part of the 2nd annual Christmas in Hanover Festival.
Families and fans of all ages are invited to enjoy this heartwarming Muppet adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday classic. Starring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, Scrooge’s hardworking and loyal employee, the film follows the miserly Scrooge as he is visited by three mysterious Christmas spirits. Through these magical encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront his past, present, and future, discovering the true meaning of Christmas in a festive story filled with humor, music, and heart.
Showtimes:
- 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Tickets are just $7.00 and can be purchased online at www.theeich.org, at the Box Office (open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM), or at the door. For ticket purchasing questions, please call 717-637-7086. The lobby Box Office opens one hour before each performance.
The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center is located at 195 Stock Street, Suite 203, Hanover, PA 17331, with free parking available at the rear of the building.
This family-friendly event is part of Main Street Hanover’s continued efforts to support and revitalize downtown while bringing the community together through festive experiences. All proceeds benefit Main Street Hanover, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the economic vitality and cultural vibrancy of Downtown Hanover.
For more details about the Christmas in Hanover Festival, including the full day’s schedule of activities, entertainment, and holiday festivities, visit christmasinhanoverpa.com.
Gather your family, grab some hot cocoa, and join us for a holiday classic filled with beloved Muppet characters, memorable music, and the timeless reminder that Christmas is a time for kindness, generosity, and second chances!
About the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center
The mission of the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center is to provide cultural enrichment and educational experiences for youth and adults. The Eichelberger Building, one of Hanover’s most iconic landmarks, has stood for over a century and boasts a 95-year legacy of education that began with Abdiel W. Eichelberger’s academy. Donated for public school use in 1900, his vision was for it to remain an institution of learning forever. Today, the building houses professional offices and the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center—continuing Captain Eichelberger’s mission by offering arts and educational programs that inspire and educate the community.