Holiday revue features music and comedy in Grayslake
The musical spirit of the holiday will descend on Grayslake with "Jingle Bell Rock," a raucous holiday revue, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County.
"Jingle Bell Rock" is a family holiday celebration that features a live band, talented singers, wacky holiday antics and Santa Claus. Audiences will be treated to yuletide classics such as "Deck the Halls," "Sleigh Ride" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," as well as contemporary holiday hits such as "Hey, Santa," "Run, Run, Rudolph" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
In addition to featuring 35 songs, the show also adds a dash of comedy to the holiday entertainment with a hilarious send up of the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life" in two minutes flat, an audience-driven version of "A Christmas Carol," a look at classic holiday TV specials from yesteryear and special appearances by Suzy Snowflake and Santa Claus.
"Jingle Bell Rock" was created by Andy Ferrara and Dave Wolowic of Plan-B Entertainment/Hey Dave! Productions, which brings musical theater to audiences across North America and throughout the world.
Both men have wide-ranging experience directing and producing touring musical productions, Hollywood films, TV shows and entertainment at Disney theme parks worldwide.
Tickets are $45-$52 for regular admission; $44-$51 for seniors and CLC staff and alumni; $15 for CLC students and teens; and $12 for children (prices do not include a $2 JLC facility fee). For more information, call (847) 543-2300 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Box Office is also open one hour before performances.
To request a James Lumber Center brochure, call (847) 543-2300 or sign up for the mailing list at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.
Groups of six or more people are eligible for discounted ticket prices. Call group sales at (847) 543-2431 or email JLCgroupsales@clcillinois.edu for more information.
The College of Lake County is at 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.