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WDCB’s Gary Zidek asks the Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, about their favorite holiday-themed theatrical productions this year.
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WDCB's Gary Zidek asks the Dueling Critics about the holiday-themed productions they're most excited about.
It’s time for the Dueling Critics’ annual holiday theatre preview. There are some classics that are considered Chicago holiday traditions, but there are also new holiday productions taking the stage this season …
Kelly’s first recommendation is of Lookingglass Theatre’s world premiere, THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER. Inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen short story and directed by ensemble member Mary Zimmerman, the productions tells the story of a little tin soldier with one leg. Kelly says don’t miss it.
THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER is running at Lookingglass Theatre through January 13th.
Jonathan’s pick for a new holiday productions is CHRISTMAS MUBARAK. This is being presented by Silk Road Rising, the production is a work of musical-theatre that celebrates the birth of Jesus using stories told by Muslims and Christians.
And that’s just scratching the surface of the holiday shows currently on Chicago stages. You can find a complete list of all the holiday theatrical productions here.