A Carol Christmas
A Carol Christmas is The Footlight Club’s annual holiday fundraiser, returning for its 25th year with an evening of music, comedy, seasonal spirit, and community celebration. The event has become a tradition at Eliot Hall, raising more than $600,000 since its beginning to support the restoration of the historic venue.
The program is presented by Carol Gallagher and friends and promises laughter, harmony, unexpected hilarity, and a warm welcome to the holiday season. A complimentary reception for ticket holders precedes each performance.
When: December 4 and 5, 2026
Showtimes: The box office opens at 7:00 PM, and the performance begins at 8:00 PM on both dates.
Venue: Footlight Club, Eliot Hall
Tickets: $50.00
Reception: A complimentary reception for ticket holders begins at 7:00 PM.
Sponsorship: Sponsorship packages are available at $150, $300, $500, $750, $1,000, and $1,500. Each level includes tickets: two, four, six, eight, ten, and fifteen tickets respectively. Sponsors receive recognition in the program book and on the sponsor board.
Additional Tickets: Sponsors may return to the ticket page after completing their sponsorship to purchase additional tickets.
Cast: Charlotte Dietz, Carol Gallagher, Steven Littlehale, Ella McIntyre, Josie McIntyre, Samuel Moscoso, John Raftery, Rodney Raftery, Jennifer Roberts, and Audrey Walsh.
Musicians: Marilyn Whipple, musical director; Chris Felknor, guitar; Art Esposito, bass; and John Duff, drums.
ACC Elves: Brian Crete, Shannon Daly, Jason Dawson, Patty Dognazzi, John Douglass, Joe Gallagher, Lauren Gray, Eric Greimann, Shelley Norton Icaza, Stephen Lussier, Kristopher Moreau, Paul O’Shaughnessy, Elizabeth Icaza Poles, Carol Pyper, Olivia Sederlund, Jason Sheehan, and Rachel Veto.
Fundraiser: Proceeds support the restoration of Eliot Hall. Sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible only to the extent that they exceed the value of the goods or services received; the page identifies $50 per performance ticket used as the relevant ticket value and recommends consulting a tax professional.
Box Office Contact: Questions may be directed to boxoffice@footlight.org.