(Wouldn’t Audrey II be proud of that takeover?) The duo behind “Beauty and the Beast,” “Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin” – librettist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken – adapted the B-movie sci-fi campy spoof into what some critics say is “arguably one of those near perfect musicals.” In 1986, Frank Oz directed the cult film starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia and the unforgettable Steve Martin. The beloved doo-wop, R&B musical has been produced around the world ever since. Loosely based on a low-budget, 1960 Jack Nicholson film, “Little Shop of Horrors” premiered in 1982. This time, he proclaimed the current production “Little Shop of Horrors” as “just fantastic – you’ll see.” My favorite Paramount Theatre valet Scott always tips me off about the show I’m about to see (always trust the valet). Seymour (Jack Ball) tries to appease his carnivorous plant, Audrey II, in "Little Shop of Horrors," launching Paramount Theatre’s 12th Broadway Series. Sports Betting Guide (Opens in new window).Friday Night Drive podcast (Opens in new window).Charles North High School football (Opens in new window) Charles East High School football (Opens in new window) Kaneland High School football (Opens in new window).Geneva High School football (Opens in new window).Burlington Central High School football (Opens in new window).Batavia High School football (Opens in new window).Charles North High School sports (Opens in new window) Charles East High School sports (Opens in new window) Kaneland High School sports (Opens in new window).Geneva High School sports (Opens in new window).Burlington Central High School sports (Opens in new window).Batavia High School sports (Opens in new window).“ So Good!!!!! Make sure you see it!” -Deanna P. “Very funny with an excellent cast! Beautiful set and costumes.” -Laura D., Facebook “Great theater, awesome staff, wonderful show…definitely going back!” -Jameson B., Facebook “Such a fun cast and show! Definitely kick-started our Christmas season with the right frame of heart!” -Tracy B., Facebook I think this guy is a major talent who could head to the top! The show was very good, too. Everybody loved the performance.” –Patron, Survey “There were 10 in our family from 4 to 65. “paramount does it again” -Gayle K., Facebook “Totally amazing show!” -Sharon M., Facebook I enjoyed everything, from the sets to the acting to the dancing all the way to the singing.” –Patron, Survey “This is one of my favorite performances in the past 3 years. “ Such a fun show – loved every minute of this winter wonderland! Buddy – keep on spreading the cheer! <3” -Peggy B., Facebook “It was such a great show, I cried tears of joy! I’m truly touched by this show!” –Patron at performance “ Wonderful show, puts you in the holiday mood!” -Joan W., Facebook “It was such a great show, I cried tears of joy! I’m truly touched by this show!” – Patron at performance “ Fantastic! From start to finish, spectacular show! Our whole group truly enjoyed it!” –Patron, Survey The whole family looks forward to each and every show.” -Kerrie L., Facebook So glad we continue to renew our tickets. “We are season ticket holders from the beginning of the broadway series and these shows just get better and better. It was a great theater experience!” -Matthew H., Facebook We had 10 family members there from 4 to 65. “There are not enough stars to adequately describe Elf. “ Excellent as usual! Never disappointed!” –Patron, Survey “ Awesome job by all! Highly entertaining!” -Pamela K., Facebook “I’ve never seen anything like that on stage.” Annie Tandy, My Kidlist Patron Reviews “a wonderful holiday show” Jennifer Evers, Me, Myself and Jen “A holiday MUST SEE for your family!” Danielle Tufano, 95.9 The River “most definitely a feel-good holiday musical for the whole family” Downtown Auroran “ first-rate production oozing Yuletide joy” Barry Reszel, Chicagoland Musical Theatre “ worth the drive” Kiera Allen, Kankakee Daily Journal “the perfect family holiday entertainment” Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review “a joyful production that leaves audience members full of good cheer” Eric Schelkopf, Kane County Chronicle “this show is sheer entertainment from start to finish” Dramagirl, Chicago on Stage “the Paramount Theatre’s staging of the musical version of the movie is just as delightful – if not more so.” Elizabeth Diffin, Chicago Parent “‘Elf’ delivers a Santa-size load of holiday entertainment” 3.5/4 stars Scott C. “This is a top-notch production of a musical” Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago “ Yuletide treat for the whole family” Dean Richards, WGN TV & Radio “ spectacular seasonal entertainment” Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune “elaborately tricked out and exuberantly performed” Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
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