Articles tagged with: Heidi Sue McMath
Wrapped in tradition or rapped in new beats, ‘Christmas Carol’ sparkles at Goodman, CST
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Review: While Larry Yando’s indelible Ebeneezer Scrooge is once again delighting children and tapping into adult truths in Goodman Theatre’s indispensable staging of “A Christmas Carol” (★★★★), the Q Brothers are back at Chicago Shakespeare rapping Dickens’ parable on greed and misanthropy to a reggae beat (★★★). The Spirit of Christmas Present walks among us anew.
Goodman’s ‘Christmas Carol’ brings Yuletide treasure in magical form of Yando’s Scrooge
![Goodman’s ‘Christmas Carol’ brings Yuletide treasure in magical form of Yando’s Scrooge Old Ebenezer Scrooge (Larry Yando, left) observes his younger self (Robert Hope) in a happy moment with Belle (Atra Asdou). (Liz Lauren)](https://chicagoontheaisle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Old-Ebenezer-Scrooge-Larry-Yando-left-observes-his-younger-self-Robert-Hope-in-a-happy-moment-with-Belle-Atra-Asdou.-Liz-Lauren-125x125.jpg)
Review: The sixth time is a charm for Larry Yando as that grasping, covetous old sinner Ebenezer Scrooge in the Goodman Theatre production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Or I should say, a charm again — just like Yando’s previous five outings in the part. His irascible but salvageable and very funny misanthrope remains a Scrooge for the young in heart and imagination. ★★★★