Ms. Scroogeworth: A Christmas Musical
Ms. Scroogeworth: A Christmas Musical, a groundbreaking holiday production making history as the first Black female–led reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
The show features original music, an all-local Memphis cast, and a powerful redemption story told through gospel, soul, and humor.
This Christmas, Memphis welcomes a groundbreaking new production, Ms. Scroogeworth: A Christmas Musical, a bold and culturally resonant reimagining of A Christmas Carol that redefines what a holiday story can be.
Ms. Scroogeworth stands as the first known U.S. theatrical production to center a Black female Scrooge-inspired lead, blending Broadway-style spectacle with the heart of Southern storytelling.
A REIMAGINED HOLIDAY MUSICAL WITH SOUL
Ms. Scroogeworth: A Christmas Musical blends timeless themes with a fresh cultural perspective, offering a vibrant celebration of transformation, community, and joy.
This original, gender-flipped reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol brings the classic tale into present-day Memphis, where Ebony Scroogeworth, a sharp, successful businesswoman, has buried her joy beneath ambition and isolation. When she is visited by the Timeweavers of her Past, Present, and Future, she must confront the cost of her choices and rediscover the true meaning of the holiday season.
Told through original, soul-inspired music, sharp humor, and heartfelt storytelling, Ms. Scroogeworth invites audiences into a powerful story of redemption, compassion, and second chances, delivering a message that resonates across generations and cultures.
