You’ve seen The Nutcracker, now see "the Wisecracker," pa-rum-pa-pum-pumped full of Rock n Roll and laughs for the whole family. Inspired by Terry Abrahamson's best-selling, HANNUKATZ SAVES HANNUKAH, HANNUKATZ THE MUSICAL! is recommended for those who celebrate Hannukah and those who don't. Starring Wellington Da Silva as the tie-dyed Meowmulkah-sporting title character on his Hannukah-eve visit to the Skokie-based Moskowitz family’s Hannukah-hating kids. Isaac Samuelson and Maren Rosenberg portray the Moskowitz kids Josh and Emily with Rachel Pallante and Jordan Levin as their parents Syl and Gil. Self-described in his Jerry Lee Lewis-inspired theme song as “a catnippy, kinda trippy, chocolate chippy old hippie,” Hannukatz is a 6'7" talking, rocking, cat armed with an arsenal of rousing Hannukarols like “Do the Chhhh,” “No Jews Allowed,” and “Hannukah is Not the Jewish Christmas.” Grammy-winner Abrahamson (book/lyrics) and collaborator Michael Carlson (music) bring the audience into the musical world Performances through Dec. 30, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm with Saturday and Sunday 3pm matinees. $25. Kids 12 and under are $10. Call for group discounts on parties of ten or more.
Location: Preston Bradley Center, 941 W. Lawrence, Chicago