Beloved Christmas Schooner Sails into Mercury Theatre

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER returns to the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport, Chicago), from November 23 through December 30, 2012. The press opening will be on Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. This critically acclaimed production features a powerful, moving story, an exquisite score of original music and traditional holiday favorites, and a company of 25 actors and musician

s.  This year’s production commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the historic voyage of the Christmas Tree Ship.

Performances are from November 23 to December 30, 2012.  The schedule is: Wednesdays at 2pm and 7:30pm, Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7:30pm and Sundays at 1pm.  Tickets range from $29 to $59. Groups of 10 or more receive discounts of up to 50%.  For tickets and information contact the Mercury Theater at 773-325-1700 or www.mercurytheaterchicago.com.