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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins at Raven Theatre Company
Dates: 11/28/2026 - 12/27/2026
📍 Theatre: Raven Theatre Company
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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is an hour-long family holiday show in its 9th annual production, adapted by Mike Dailey with music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, from the book by Eric Kimmel, and directed by Strawdog Ensemble Member Ellie Levine. Hershel and their troupe, cold and exhausted after weeks of travel, tell the story of Hershel's grandfather and how he saved Hanukkah by outwitting the great Goblin King. The production features live music, puppets, and goblins.
Cast and Creative Team for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins at Raven Theatre Company
Cast
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Ensemble
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Ensemble
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Ensemble
Creative Team
Maureen Azzun
Director
Ellie Levine
Director
Jacob Combs
Musical Director
Mike Dailey
Writer
Noah Elman
Director
News About Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins at Raven Theatre Company
HERSHEL AND THE HANNUKAH GOBLINS and More Set for Strawdog Theatre Company 39th Season
May 04, 2026 Strawdog Theatre Company has revealed its 39th season, themed Consequences, featuring three productions including, a returning Hershel and the Hannukah Goblins and more.
Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists
October 18, 2024 Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
FEN by Caryl Churchill to be Presented at Court Theatre in February
January 05, 2023 Court Theatre is set to present the third production in its 2022/23 season: Fen by Caryl Churchill; directed by Vanessa Stalling. Fen runs February 10 – March 5, 2023.
Strawdog Theatre's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS is Coming to The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
November 16, 2022 Strawdog Theatre Company is launching its 35th season with its holiday family favorite Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, returning for its fifth year. Based on the award-winning book by Eric Kimmel, Hershel is adapted by ensemble member Michael Dailey, with music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, direction by Hannah Todd.
Cast Announced for Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE Presented by Griffin Theatre Company
September 12, 2022 Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd. Launching Griffin’s 33rd season, Marys Seacole will play October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
Griffin Theatre to Launch 33rd Season With Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE
September 01, 2022 Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd, playing October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.About the Theatre
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Sizwe Banzi is Dead (11/18/22-11/20/22)
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