Here’s some freebies currently being offered by Goldstar. Remember, just because they’re free today does not mean they’ll be free tomorrow…I made that mistake for you, my friends. Goldstar currently lists 13 shows as having FREE tickets.
Hannukah Made Hilarious in HANNUKATZ THE MUSICAL! Everyone knows the story: the Moskowitz children of Skokie, Illinois were sworn enemies of Hannukah until they were visited by Hannukatz, a 6’7” cat wearing a kippah and a tie-dyed tee shirt who taught them the true meaning of the holiday. Wait — you don’t know about Hannukatz? What about beloved Hannukarols such as “Do the Chhhh,” “No Jews Allowed,” and “Hannukah is NOT the Jewish Christmas”? If you’re intrigued — or cracking up — best make time for HANNUKATZ THE MUSICAL! the trippy, if catchy, live stage show from Grammy-winner Terry Abrahamson. See why the New National Pastime Theater has brought back this highly original production, enjoyable whether you celebrate Hannukah (or Hannukatz) or not.
Experience the Best of Toys, Games and Comics at Mighty Con at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Bursting at the seams with toys, statues, comics, video games, vendors and artists, Mighty Con is one of the premier conventions in the country and an action-packed feast for the senses. Artist Alley features publishers like Big Dog Ink and Big Bang Comics, while Joe’s Brick Depot features a 200-square foot Lego show with a full motorized train. If that’s not enough, there are tens of thousands of comics, toys, collectibles and more for sale from vendors worldwide. Mighty Con has something for everyone, so don’t miss this fun-filled event!
A world-premiere stage adaptation from City Lit Theatre, Charles Dickens’ The Cricket on the Hearth is a warm Yuletide romance that comes complete with a selection of Victorian Christmas carols. Adapted and directed by William Kuffert, the story is subtitled A Fairy Tale of Home, and centers around the contentedly domestic Peerybingle family and their friends, who are lucky enough to have the title insect as their guardian angel. But when a mysterious stranger comes to visit, his stay spells trouble for a miserly toy manufacturer and the young woman he intends to marry. No need to worry, though — there’s a happy holiday ending.