Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation at Mercury Theater

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...Happy to report Pooh is Pooh, Piglet is Piglet, Kanga Kanga, Roo Roo and so on so forth throughout the Hundred Acre Wood. We're not talking Julie Taymor of the stage adaption of Disney's "The Lion King," but familiar and officially licensed, direct-from-New York Disney heroes, as calming as a drink of warmish milk (a certain cynical donkey excepted). It's like a meet-and-greet at Disneyland, although the stars and their handlers remain a few feet away. But they're large as life, which is a ridiculous thing to write, but you know what I mean."

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...This one hour musical show , inspired by the books of Milne takes us on a journey, using puppetry with people to make the magic appear. The presentation is new, but does use the characters we love and the situations of the past intertwined with some new ideas. Many youngsters will be seeing live entertainment, called theater for the first time. This is an exciting way to introduce the young ones to live theater. The music in the show is from the original works that Disney has produced using the wonderful songs of the Sherman Brothers."

WTTW - Highly Recommended

"...There might be no better proof of theatrical success than to join an audience packed with tiny tots and watch as they sit (often perched on a booster seat or a parent's lap) and remain totally engaged with what is happening on stage for a solid hour."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...This glorious, vibrantly colorful and magically mesmerizing spectacular production combines live actors, music and exciting puppetry in a show for the young and the young-at-heart. The performance also celebrates the 95th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s original books. A warm feeling of wonderment and childhood innocence washes over the audience, as we fondly enjoy these familiar, beloved characters recreating the adventures of Pooh Bear and all his friends. All is told against the background of the changing seasons in the Hundred Acre Wood. This production will leave audiences filled with the enchantment of Milne’s imaginative characters and charming stories in an extravaganza designed for the whole family. It’s a show that should not be missed."