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Dec 2011 | | Comments
Holiday Theater
The relatives are in town and you’re looking for something to do—check out these picks and reviews to find the right show for you!
December Theater Picks:
Stage Rites
Reviews:
Joffrey “Nutcracker” Dazzles and Delights
“Donny and Marie”: A Little Bit Country and a Lot of Christmas Cheer
Chicago Shakes’ “Elizabeth Rex”: A Tumultuous Ride Through the Psyche of Elizabeth I
ATC's “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”
At Writers’, Pinter’s “The Caretaker” Asks, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”
Drury Lane’s “Sound of Music” Waltzes Patrons Down Memory Lane
Marriott’s “White Christmas” is a Classic in 3-D
Citadel’s “A Christmas Carol” is Simple and Authentic
Reviews of Children’s Theater:
Emerald City Gives the Gift of Laughter with “Junie B. Jones”
“Goodnight Moon the Musical” Shines at Victory Gardens
Marriott’s “Seussical” Rhymes, Sings, and Captivates
About The Author
Liz Logan recently earned her master's from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Her writing credits include Time, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Time Out Chicago, and Poets & Writers. When she's not writing about the arts and food, Liz bakes killer chocolate-cranberry-almond-pistachio biscotti and pumpkin-chocolate-chip muffins.
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