ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Don’t miss this delightful holiday story that has enchanted generations of listeners for 80 years. Our condensed adaptation brings to life the colorful characters that inhabit Maybeland.
Wheaton Drama brings the classic WGN holiday favorite “The Cinnamon Bear” to the live stage in a world-premiere production. Condensed from nearly six hours of the radio serial that debuted in 1937, this captivating adventure—told in an old-time radio-show format complete with live onstage sound effects—takes children of all ages on a journey through magical Maybeland. Join twins Judy and Jimmy as they meet that lovable teddy bear Paddy O’Cinnamon and search for their treasured Silver Star. Along the way, they encounter the Crazy Quilt Dragon, Presto the mail-order magician, Captain Taffy and his sweet-toothed pirates, the cackling Wintergreen Witch and many other wondrous characters. Perfect for kids ages 5 to 95.
General admission $15.
Phone: 630.260.1820
2017/12/14 - 2017/12/17
Additional time info:
Special Q&A with Catherine & Phil Borschmann (the daughter and grandson of the original writers) to follow the Saturday and Sunday matinee shows.
Wheaton Drama
111 N. Hale St., Wheaton, IL 60187