Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose at Raven Theatre

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...Tyler Rich's serviceable performance as Holmes suffers from the distractions that director Michael Menendian piles onto the tale: a brass band opens and closes the play; Foley artists intrude with onstage sound effects; references to Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and, most baffling, Dr. Jekyll litter the scene changes. Holmes, who liked the straightest line from A to Z, would not be pleased. "

Windy City Times - Recommended

"...Michael Menendian and John Weagly's adaptation appears to have undergone some changes since making its debut in 2012. The presence of stageside technicians supplying incidental music and sound effects ( think radio plays ) is minimized after the dramatic action commences, lest it become a distraction. Actors swap costumes and shift scenery, story theater-style, to create a vivid array of period images, their transitions bridged by catchy original arrangements of traditional carols."

Stage and Cinema - Recommended

"...Clocking in at just an hour without intermission, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose never has any time to lag, making it particularly well-suited for families. But theater fans of any age can find a light diversion and surprisingly heart-warming tale perfect for a quick holiday outing."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...The atmosphere is pure Christmas; the mystery is filled with colorful characters and the detectives use their immense powers of observation and logic to solve the mystery at hand. We enjoy this adventure with the amazing Sherlock Holmes. The Raven Theatre holiday mystery is cute theatre that nicely get us a glimpse into the zany world of mystery a la Sherlock Holmes. The whole family can share the wit and good will of this light show."