Reviews by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** Mr. Dickens’ Hat, A Play with Music, is definitely not what I expected.  I thought maybe it would be another holiday story, maybe with a Dickens theme.  As soon as I saw the ‘steam punk’ set, I knew this would be something unique – and it is.  Mr. Dickens’ Hat is actually about a hat that did belong to Mr. Dickens, a hat that’s been on an adventure or two.  I really enjoyed Mr. Dickens Hat, and I think you will too.  4 Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended **** You should make time in your holiday season to see “Holiday Inn” at the Drury Lane Theatre.  While the story is kind of sappy, the production is scrumptious.  Packed with spectacular tap dancing to Irving Berlin's wonderful melodies, “Holiday Inn” is an effervescent holiday treat.  The cast is marvelous, the choreography blew me away, and the costumes are drool-worthy.   Dee-lish!    4 BIG Spotlights 

***** Highly Recommended ***** After a five-year hiatus, Towle Theater’s "A Fabulous 50’s Christmas" is back!  I can’t quite believe it but the first time I reviewed this show was in 2004!  According to Director Jeff Casey, the show pays homage to the old Perry Como/Andy Williams TV specials.  It’s just not Christmas without "A Fabulous 50’s Christmas", a delightful holiday must-see!  4 BIG Spotlights  

***** Highly Recommended ****** The Goodman Theatre’s annual intro to the holiday season, "A Christmas Carol", which remains essentially the same from year to year, is a holiday tradition for many families, spanning generations.  I’m a newcomer to the tradition, since I saw "A Christmas Carol" for the first time in 2012.  It’s worth the trip!   The Goodman lobby is festive with decorations and a sparkling holiday shopping area.  Now in its 44th year, “A Christmas Carol” will put you in the holiday spirit with a fabulous cast, lavish sets and colorful period costumes.  4 Holiday Spotlights.