CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) – Live theater is back, Chicago! And there is something fun, and free, returning this holiday season.
Strawdog Theatre Company is pleased to welcome back live audiences this winter with its annual holiday hit, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins.
The show is described as "a traveling troupe of actors comes to town to find no one celebrating Hanukkah. They must put on a show to save the holiday! Will they bring back the spirit of Hanukkah to the town? Will Hershel of Ostropol outsmart the goblins who haunt the old synagogue? In this adaptation of the Caldecott Honor-winning book, the story comes to life with music, puppets, and a little bit of magic for families of all ages to enjoy."
Returning for its fourth consecutive year, Hershel is based on the award-winning book by Eric Kimmel, adapted by ensemble member Michael Dailey, with music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, direction by Hannah Todd and music direction by Ricky Harris.
Hershel features Morgan Lavenstein as Hershel, Charlie Baker as Leor, Christopher Thomas Pow as Sammy, Rebecca Marowitz as Max, LaKecia Harris as Sara and Amy Gorelow as Al.
“This incredibly imaginative retelling of Hershel will truly captivate and entertain in ways unparalleled. Hannah Todd’s direction and our amazingly skilled designers and performers are crafting something heartfelt, fun and exciting," commented Strawdog Artistic Director Kamille Dawkins.
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins plays from Nov. 20 through Dec. 12 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago. Performances run Saturdays and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. There will be an added understudy performance on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free and currently available at www.strawdog.org.
Please note: Audience members aged 2+ years must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth at all times. All audience members aged 12+ years must provide, before entering the venue: proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry) or proof of negative COVID-19 antigen test (taken no more than 6 hours prior to entry).
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