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Goblin Market
CRITICS PRAISE GOBLIN MARKET!
"It's the perfect choice for those who prefer seasonal Halloween fare of a more classical, high-minded flavor...the performances deliver, as does the accompanying music. What matters most rings true." - Time Out Chicago
"There was no doubt that Stephanie Stockstill and Jennifer Grubb were amazing....this story theater production is one to see." -Gapers Block
"Laura (Stephanie Stockstill) and Lizzie (Jennifer T. Grubb) have incredible operatic ranges with which they sweetly harmonize and deftly trill." - New City Stage
"What makes Christina Rossetti's 1862 poem truly creepy is its lurid imagery, dark implications, and aura of sexual hysteria. All are present in this chamber-opera adaptation presented by Black Button Eyes Productions. Polly Pen's score is impressively sung." -Chicago Reader
"Goblin Market is an operatic feast of poetic verse...Stephanie Stockstill and Jennifer T. Grubb accompanied by a lively orchestra lift the production as they sing with tremendous passion and unforgettable voices." -TheatreWorld Internet Magazine
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"We must not look at goblin men
We must not buy their fruits
Who knows upon what soil they fed
Their hungry thirsty roots?"
Goblin Market, Christina Rossetti
Black Button Eyes Productions (producer of Coraline the musical in 2014) brings this musical to the city of Chicago for the first time in over 15 years. Two adult sisters, Lizzie and Laura, return to their childhood home and relive the dark fantasies of their adolescence, in which goblin men capered and tempted them to sample forbidden fruits. When Laura succumbs to goblin blandishments, it is up to Lizzie to take a stand and save her sister's life. Blending haunting songs and story theater, this musical adaptation of the poem by Christina Rossetti spins a captivating spell.
Starring Jennifer T. Grubb and Stephanie Stockstill. Directed by Ed Rutherford, with music direction by Jeffrey Bouthiette.
Performances October 2-31
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm CT
Sundays at 2 pm
Run time approximately 70 minutes with no intermission.
NEW PACKAGE DEAL! Hungry for Theater? See our show and Underscore Theatre Company's "The Story of a Story (The Untold Story)" the same day, just down the street at the Chopin Theater for just $35 (Over 20% off what it would cost to buy tickets to both individually!) Offer good for the following dates:
Friday, October 23: Goblin Market at 7:30 pm, "Story" at 9 pm
Saturday, October 24: Goblin Market at 7:30 pm, "Story" at 9 pm
Sunday, October 25: Goblin Market at 2 pm, "Story" at 4 pm
Friday, October 30: Goblin Market at 7:30 pm, "Story" at 9 pm
Saturday, October 31: Goblin Market at 7:30 pm, "Story" at 9 pm
To redeem the package deal, initiate a purchase for one of the package dates. (hit "Add to Cart" and it will appear as one of the options on the next page)
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LocationCollaboraction's Pentagon Theater in the Flat Iron Arts Building (View)
1579 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
United States
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| Minimum Age: 9 |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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