Parker Players Brings 1940s Holiday Radio Magic to the Stage
Holiday 2025 – A Live Old Time Holiday Radio Show
Barrington, IL — Parker Players Theater Company invites audiences to step back into a 1940s holiday broadcast with Holiday 2025 – A Live Old Time Holiday Radio Show, featuring two beloved radio comedies performed live on stage:
Fibber McGee & Molly: “Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree” – When Fibber’s decorating enthusiasm gets the best of him, hilarity ensues.
The Jack Benny Program: “Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces for Don” – A simple shopping trip turns into a comic adventure of penny-pinching and misunderstandings.
Directed by Julie Price, the production recreates the excitement of a vintage radio studio—complete with live Foley sound effects, retro costumes, and the glow of a holiday broadcast.
Showtimes:
Saturday, December 6 & 13 – 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 & 14 – 3:00 PM
Cast: Ann Field, Faith Hollander, Sann Knipple, Judith Ross, Mark Brewer, Dwight Brown, Gabor Mark, Brian Schnoor, and Ryan Segovich.
Technical Director & Foley Sound Effects: Ray Harris
Scenic Design: Dan McHugh, Emily Douville | Costume Design: Chris Baustert | Graphic Design: Kristine Keegan
This nostalgic holiday double feature is generously sponsored by Skopek Family Dental and Skopek Orthodontics.
Tickets: Available now at https://www.parkerplayerstheater.org/1940s-holiday-show. Seating is limited.
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540 W Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 60010
Barrington, IL 60010
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