No shortage of Scrooge during the holidays
Are you feeling the Scrooge itch this holiday season? Here's a list of some of the productions (and re-imaginings) of “A Christmas Carol” taking place in the city and suburbs.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights: A revival of a stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' perennial holiday favorite. Through Dec. 24. $28.50, $15.50 kids ages 12 and younger. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.
Goodman Theatre, Albert Ivar Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: John Judd makes his debut as Ebenezer Scrooge. Through Dec. 31. $25-$76. (312) 443-3800 or goodmantheatre.org.
Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago: Minnesota-based Commedia Beauregard and the IKV Emperor's Hand of the Klingon Assault Group present “A Klingon Christmas Carol,” a “Star Trek”-inspired take on the classic. Through Dec. 19. $32. (773) 404-7336.
Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago: A Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of Christopher Durang's comedy “Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge.” Friday, Dec. 3, through Jan. 2. $15, $12 students/seniors. (773) 418-4475 or arftco.com.
Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora: The timeless holiday classic is brought to musical life. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5; $37 adults, $26 kids. 9 a.m. and noon Monday, Dec. 6; $20 adults, $14 kids. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com.
Drury Lane Oak Brook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace: Drury Lane Children's Theatre presents a stage adaptation of the tale in a special edition for young audiences. Through Dec. 18. $12. (630) 530-8300 or drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville: Theatreworks USA presents a musical interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic for young audiences and families. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. $10 adults, $5 students and senior citizens. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville: The Organic Theater Company presents “Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol,” Tom Mula's acclaimed one-man adaptation. Dec. 9-12. $30, $20 students/seniors. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Batavia Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia: This holiday favorite has been adapted by the Albright Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 10-19. $10-$13. albrighttheatre.com.
Geneva Underground Playhouse, 524 W. State St., Geneva: “Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol” is a family show written for young audiences. After the performance, the ensemble will lead a singalong of favorite Christmas carols, past and present. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 3 and 10; 5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 4 and 11; and 3 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 5 and 12. $15 adults, $10 seniors 65 and older and students. (630) 677-1725 or genevaundergroundplayhouse.com.
Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: Terry Lynch portrays the title character in “Charles Dickens,” about the 19th-century author of “A Christmas Carol.” 4 p.m. Dec. 12. $6 and $5 in advance, $7 and $6 at the door. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.
Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., Elgin: Vex Theatre Company presents “Twist-a-Carol,” a collection of holiday-themed songs, skits and plays. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Intended for teens and older. $10. vextheatre.org.