The Snow Queen at Marriott Theatre

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...The five actor cast, sharply directed by. landree Fleming with choreography by Katie Johannigman is slick and allows the story to be told in just around 60 minutes ( perfect for little theater audiences). Each actor plays several roles with the exception of Joryhebal Ginirio who plays the heroine Gerda. Her best fry Kai (Jeremiah Alsop) is taken by the Snow Queen ( deftly handled by Alanna Chavez) to her palace."

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...Grandmother lovingly comforts Gerda by saying that winter doesn’t last forever. Spring will come again, warming the earth and causing new things to grow. Flowers will bloom, birds will sing and life will go on, as before. That’s also true of friendship. Through thick and thin, friendships prevail. Bad times may trouble us, but good days will once again return. Marriott’s latest offering for young audiences is primarily aimed at older children and adults, who have a longer attention span. But the message that the everyone will take away from this lovely production is both positive and perfect for the holidays."

Buzz Center Stage - Highly Recommended

"...Just in time for the season’s first snowfall and the holidays, the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire serves up a delightful rockin’ adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, perfect for the entire family as its finale for the 2023 children’s theatre season."

Chicago Culture Authority - Recommended

"...There’s a lesson here for nearly any children’s theater production: Find some way to let the kids participate in the magic. They are yearning to be part of the action, and they’ll create wonderful, memorable moments of their own if given the chance."

Splash Magazine - Highly Recommended

"...The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences team led by Associate Artistic Director Katie Johannigman, with costume design by Janelle Smith, lighting design by Daphne Agosin, scenic and prop design by Eleanor Kahn, sound design by Michael Daly, and media design by Tony Churchill does a stellar job behind the scenes with the quick transitions and costume changes and expertly setting the mood with creative simple minimal set design. I did love the Snow Queen’s entrance to the stage decorated with shining garlands. Kudos to stage manager Matthew Silar on this superb production."