Macaroni Kid: A Holiday Tradition at Home
By Sara Yaniga, Macaroni Kid Chicago (Midtown)
ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL tells the heartwarming story of a rag doll named Eleanor who is looking for a best friend and a new home. Despite her love for her family there, including Santa, Mrs. "Cookie" Claus, Clara Claus, and the elves - Twinkle, Sprinkle, and Sparkle, Eleanor's very merry Christmas wish is for a best friend and home of her own. Realizing that wishing is not enough, she writes a letter to Santa expressing her dream. The letter opens the door to answering many questions and to the journey which leads to her wish (and others) coming true.
ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL, a critical and commercial success in its 2019 Chicago World Premiere run, is based on the heartfelt book of the same name by Chicagoan Denise McGowan Tracy, the family-friendly production is recommended for all ages and will be available to stream through December 27, 2020 directly into homes for $25 per household.
“Our wish is to keep the magic of the holidays sparkling in the eyes of children no matter what challenges we face this year,” said Denise McGowan Tracy, executive producer. “Home has become even more important to families this year as it adds office and school to its responsibilities. And through it all, ‘home’ remains our safe place. A happy place filled with family and friends. And now Eleanor’s wish for her home can come safely to your home for the holidays with the reminders of what is truly important. Home. Hope. Heart. And the sprinkle, sparkle, and twinkle of holiday magic. This holiday season we gather together – possibly apart – but connected by Eleanor’s story of hope.”
Not only can Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish be a part of your family's holiday traditions, but it can make for a wonderful experience gift for someone you care about. You can enhance that gift with a "Party in a Box" which includes a ticket to stream the show, copy of the book, Christmas ornament, stationary for your own letters to Santa and more! ($70-85) This would be a delightful and unique gift to share with someone this holiday season.
You also have the option to make it a memorable "Dinner & a Show" family date night with help from Gene & Georgetti's family-style Italian menu! There is something to make everyone's mouth water!