ALICE IN WONDERLAND has been reimagined with a rock and roll spin, and it’s happened in Chicago. Director Rachael Rockwell and Music Director Michael Mahler have brought to life Lewis Carroll’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS as a new tale starring a pair of young stars – Isabelle Roberts and Ariana Burks – who will alternate performances as Alice. Performances run through May 24 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts (1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago), with tickets available through the Chicago Children’s Theatre website. Details below…
How can you march to the beat of your own drummer when you’re still writing the song? Everyone’s search for one’s authentic self is at the heart of Wonderland – book by Rachel Rockwell and Lewis Carroll, music by Michael Mahler, lyrics by Michael Mahler and Rachel Rockwell, directed by Rachel Rockwell.
Carroll’s beloved, poetic tale of self-actualization is brought to life by a cast of actor/musicians who create an eclectic, live rock soundtrack as 7-1/2 year-old Alice searches for her own inner musical voice. Along the way, Alice faces challenges and fears, but meets the ultimate test in the form of the Jabberwocky, an insidious monster made of up of the dark thoughts and self-doubt that lurks inside of us all. In learning to believe in the impossible, Alice learns to believe in herself. Throughout her journey, the actors surround Alice in a live musical tapestry ranging from classic rock to punk to ska and even a little bit of Bollywood.
