A Lincolnshire coat of many colors
By MYRNA PETLICKI Contributor February 16, 2012 1:18PM
Susan Moniz and Brian Bohr star in Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times MediaMedia
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Updated: February 17, 2012 2:11PM
In the beginning, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice intended “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” for schoolchildren. Then it was enhanced and became a hit Broadway musical that is frequently performed across the country.
Nearly 45 years since its premiere, the Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences is taking the musical back to its roots, 10 a.m. most Tuesdays-Saturdays Feb. 22-May 12 at 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire.
“We thought, ‘Why don’t people do it as a kids’ show?’ ” said Aaron Thielen, Marriott’s lead artistic director. Marriott answered that question by creating a production to which kids can relate. For example, the show’s Elvis-like king looks and sings more like Justin Bieber.
“The music is the same. We’re not changing any story line,” Thielen said. “It’s simply done in a contemporary way. People will be wearing clothes you might see on the street or in a music video. All the actors on stage play instruments.”
Tickets are $15.
For details, call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
Creatures featured
Kids will greet 10 interesting animals and learn about them from their handlers when Samantha’s Amazing Animal Adventure comes to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. Visitors will include Callie coatimundi, who rolls out her own red carpet. Tickets are $6.
For details, call (847) 202-5222 or visit www.cuttinghall.org.
Something’s fishy
Thinks look grim for the Brothers Grimm because each has a completely different version of the tale, “The Fisherman and His Wife,” in Madcap Puppets’ “When You Wish Upon a Fish.” Each version will feature audience participation and a magical talking fish, 11 a.m.-noon Monday, Feb. 20, at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.
For details, call (847) 438-3433 or visit www.eapl.org.
Guess who’s best
The Melikin Puppets think they know. They’ll reveal their answer when they present, “The Greatest American,” 11-11:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Presentation is for ages 3 and older.
For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Holiday happening
A variety of hands-on activities, craft projects and stories are planned for a President’s Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. The event is free with regular admission of $6 adults, $3 seniors and college students, $2.50 ages 4-17, free to kids 3 and under.
For details, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.
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