THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – HOLIDAY THEATER CHICAGO-STYLE!
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – HOLIDAY THEATER CHICAGO-STYLE!
Some oldies but goodies you might enjoy are these classics –
A Christmas Carol
– Goodman Theatre 170 N. Dearborn Street (Loop)
In Tom Creamer’s stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale about the true meaning of Christmas the part of Scrooge goes to Chicago actor John Judd.
It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play
– American Theater Company 1909 W. Byron Street (North Center)
Based on Frank Capra’s holiday film with the same title this 9th annual production is performed as a radio show with live music advertisements and Foley sound effects. Complimentary milk and cookies will be served after the show. Yummy!
Miracle on 34th Street
– Stage 773 1225 W. Belmont Avenue (Lakeview)
A new musical adaptation based on George Seaton’s classic film about a white-bearded gentleman who claims that he’s Santa Claus sparks some much needed renewed hope in the lives of a cynical single mother her somber daughter and other New Yorkers.
Or the following comedic adaptations might help relieve some of the stress of the Holidays –
A Klingon Christmas Carol
– The Greenhouse Theater Center 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue (Lincoln Park)
Dickens meets Spock in this classic fable about Ebenezer Scrooge and the meaning of Christmas which is performed in the Klingon language of "Star Trek!"
Fa La La La … F#!!% It
– The Annoyance Theatre 4830 N. Broadway Street (Uptown)
A woman deals with her family’s dysfunctions plus her own while preparing for the holidays. Boy can I relate to that!
Five Golden Years!
– Gorilla Tango Theatre 1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
Features highlights from previous productions of "A Silent Night: Grandma Got Run Over Without Healthcare" "No-EL: or How The BlagojeGrinch Stole Christmas" "Northern Foreclosure: All I Want for Christmas Are My Front Door Keys" or "Requiem for a Department Store: or How Jesus Taught Me to Shop at Macy’s."
Mother Superior’s Ho-Ho-Holy Night
– Royal George Theatre Center 1641 N. Halsted Street (Sheffield/DePaul)
An interactive comedy by Vicki Quade ("Late Nite Catechism") in which a jovial nun explains connections between the birth of Jesus and Santa Claus. Oh Lord!
Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge
– The Conservatory 4210 N. Lincoln Avenue (North Center)
In this reworking of "A Christmas Carol" the cranky wife of Dickens’ protagonist Bob Cratchit puts her foot down when her husband’s philanthropy spins out of control.
Sanders Family Christmas
– Provision Theater 1001 W. Roosevelt Road (Little Italy/University Village)
A "more-or-less devoted" family celebrates the holidays in this bluegrass musical.
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer
– Mary’s Attic 5400 N. Clark Street (Andersonville)
In its 13th annual return this campy musical parody of the classic tale features a cross-dressing reindeer. Not suitable for children!
Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
– The Second City e.t.c. 1608 N. Wells Street (Old Town)
A parody of Christmas traditions in true Second City fashion!
And there you have "Holiday Theater Chicago-Style!" Go ahead Kick-Back Relax & Enjoy – It’s OK With Santa!!
SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
