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FAMILY TIME Jack Armstrong
plays Ebenezer
Parents guide Scrooge and Mac-
Kenzie Morgan is
Advice about films kids may want to see, whatever the rating Tiny Tim in Penn-
sylvania Youth
Tribune News Service Theater’s ‘Christ-
mas Carol: The
‘MI-5’ (R) ‘Chi-Raq’ (R) Musical,’ through
Dec. 13.
Summary: A decommissioned MI-5 agent is A woman tries to stop gang wars
brought back into the fold in the in Spike Lee’s reworking of the
wake of a terrorist escape. Greek comedy “Lysistrata.”
Kid attractor: “Game of Thrones’” own Jon Snow Nick Cannon of “America’s Got PHOTO BY
(Kit Harington) stars. Teens might Talent,” “Avengers’” Samuel L. BARBARA
be attracted to the action-spy Jackson. VOGELGESANG
genre.
Musical ‘Christmas Carol,’
Good/bad No one is to be trusted, not even Change starts at home; speak up ‘Babes in Toyland’ open
lessons: the government. Good: Some- for others; avoid gangs.
times it’s better to trust in the
greater good.
Violence: Plenty. Lots of shooting, hand-to- A child is killed and several gang
hand combat and other thudding, members are shot.
bloody fights
Pennsylvania Youth Theater will per- p.m. Friday and Dec. 11, 1 and 5 p.m. Sat-
urday and Dec. 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday and
Language: Some, though not excessive. Extreme profanity. form “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” Dec. 13; Ice House, Sand Island, 56 River
St., Bethlehem. Tickets: $15; $20, VIP seat-
from Friday through Dec. 13 at Bethlehem’s ing; $12, seniors and children, ages 2-12.
123pyt.org, 610-332-1400.
Sex: None. Nudity, sex scenes. Ice House.
‘Babes in Toyland’
The show, which
A turn-of-the-century operetta that has
Drugs: None. Some cigarette smoking. Cannon’s character smokes pot was presented at been both a Laurel and Hardy comedy and
Advisory: Fine for teens. and drinks. a Disney musical will be presented Friday
New York’s Madi- through Dec. 13 in Quakertown by Star of
Not recommended for children the Day Productions.
under 17. son Square Garden
Toy soldiers and Mother Goose charac-
annually during the ters take over the stage in Victor Herbert’s
classic holiday show “Babes in Toyland”
THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015 holidays from 1994 at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place.
to 2003, features Join Mistress Mary Quite Contrary;
Tom, Tom the Piper’s Son; Jack and Jill;
music by Alan Little Miss Muffet; the wicked Uncle Bar-
naby, his comic-ruffian assistants, Roderigo
‘The Good Dinosaur’ (PG) ‘Victor Frankenstein’ (PG-13) Menken, who also and Gonzorgo, and the Master Toymaker
in this adaptation.
wrote the music for
Herbert conceived the show in 1903 as a
Summary: A young brontosaurus goes on an An update and reimagining of the Kathy Disney’s “The musical extravaganza in the style of “Wiz-
incredible journey to learn how to classic Frankenstein story: An ard of Oz,” which was also on Broadway at
face his fears; there’s no place like ambitious young doctor tries to Little Mermaid.” the time. “Babes in Toyland” was a hit and
home. create life, by dubious means. has been revived numerous times.
Lauer- Jill Dunn Jones,
Williams the youth theater’s Carolyn Boulay, a winner of Star of the
artistic director, Day’s Raise Your Voice scholarship, stars as
Mary. The show is directed by Amanda
Kid attractor: It’s Disney-Pixar — parents have Harry Potter himself, Daniel Rad- says, “The holiday’s Carol Pascale and choreographed by Kir-
probably already bought tickets cliffe, as well as the wacky spooky sten Almeida, director of Star of the Day.
for the entire brood. gothic horror style. most endearing and ■ “Babes in Toyland,” 7:30 p.m. Friday,
Saturday, Dec. 11, 12; 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec.
enduring tale is brought to life by our cast 13; McCoole’s Arts & Events Place, 10 S.
Main St., Quakertown. Tickets: $25, $18
of 60 singers, actors and dancers.” seniors and students. www.ticketor.com/
staroftheday.org, 484-809-9228.
Good/bad It’s important to face fears, and Playing God is a dangerous game. The cast is made up of student perform-
lessons: get through them to get stronger. Support your friends but stand up kathy.lauer@mcall.com
Family is the most important thing for what’s right. ers, ages 6 to 17, and eight adult actors. The 610-778-2235
in life.
student roles are double-cast.
Bethlehem resident Jack Armstrong,
who plays Ebenezer Scrooge, says, “I hope
Violence: There are some sequences of There’s a lot of very gruesome audiences will find Scrooge off-putting in
scary action, including two mas- medical experimentation — body
sive river floods that put Arlo and parts and bloody organs galore, as the beginning, but evolve with him to find
his dad in danger, as well as Arlo well as two sequences of violent
and Spot. action and destruction. wonderment and joy in his redemption. I
want audiences to see that the choices we
make, both good and bad, tend to shape our
lives, and that choosing love is the greatest
Language: None. Nothing too strong. gift.”
The show features big splashy produc-
Sex: None. Kisses and suggested intimacy. tion numbers such as “Mr. Fezziwig’s An-
nual Christmas Ball,” which includes col-
Drugs: None. Plenty of whiskey-fueled brain- orful dancing, and “Link by Link,” which
Advisory: storming.
This is definitely a family-friendly features singing and dancing spirits.
14 film for kids of all ages, though Fine for teens, and tweens who
smaller kids might be scared. might be fans of the genre. Costume Designer Bill Bauman’s vibrant
wardrobe choices help transport the audi-
ence to 19th century London.
■ “Christmas Carol: The Musical,” 7
plays Ebenezer
Parents guide Scrooge and Mac-
Kenzie Morgan is
Advice about films kids may want to see, whatever the rating Tiny Tim in Penn-
sylvania Youth
Tribune News Service Theater’s ‘Christ-
mas Carol: The
‘MI-5’ (R) ‘Chi-Raq’ (R) Musical,’ through
Dec. 13.
Summary: A decommissioned MI-5 agent is A woman tries to stop gang wars
brought back into the fold in the in Spike Lee’s reworking of the
wake of a terrorist escape. Greek comedy “Lysistrata.”
Kid attractor: “Game of Thrones’” own Jon Snow Nick Cannon of “America’s Got PHOTO BY
(Kit Harington) stars. Teens might Talent,” “Avengers’” Samuel L. BARBARA
be attracted to the action-spy Jackson. VOGELGESANG
genre.
Musical ‘Christmas Carol,’
Good/bad No one is to be trusted, not even Change starts at home; speak up ‘Babes in Toyland’ open
lessons: the government. Good: Some- for others; avoid gangs.
times it’s better to trust in the
greater good.
Violence: Plenty. Lots of shooting, hand-to- A child is killed and several gang
hand combat and other thudding, members are shot.
bloody fights
Pennsylvania Youth Theater will per- p.m. Friday and Dec. 11, 1 and 5 p.m. Sat-
urday and Dec. 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday and
Language: Some, though not excessive. Extreme profanity. form “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” Dec. 13; Ice House, Sand Island, 56 River
St., Bethlehem. Tickets: $15; $20, VIP seat-
from Friday through Dec. 13 at Bethlehem’s ing; $12, seniors and children, ages 2-12.
123pyt.org, 610-332-1400.
Sex: None. Nudity, sex scenes. Ice House.
‘Babes in Toyland’
The show, which
A turn-of-the-century operetta that has
Drugs: None. Some cigarette smoking. Cannon’s character smokes pot was presented at been both a Laurel and Hardy comedy and
Advisory: Fine for teens. and drinks. a Disney musical will be presented Friday
New York’s Madi- through Dec. 13 in Quakertown by Star of
Not recommended for children the Day Productions.
under 17. son Square Garden
Toy soldiers and Mother Goose charac-
annually during the ters take over the stage in Victor Herbert’s
classic holiday show “Babes in Toyland”
THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015 holidays from 1994 at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place.
to 2003, features Join Mistress Mary Quite Contrary;
Tom, Tom the Piper’s Son; Jack and Jill;
music by Alan Little Miss Muffet; the wicked Uncle Bar-
naby, his comic-ruffian assistants, Roderigo
‘The Good Dinosaur’ (PG) ‘Victor Frankenstein’ (PG-13) Menken, who also and Gonzorgo, and the Master Toymaker
in this adaptation.
wrote the music for
Herbert conceived the show in 1903 as a
Summary: A young brontosaurus goes on an An update and reimagining of the Kathy Disney’s “The musical extravaganza in the style of “Wiz-
incredible journey to learn how to classic Frankenstein story: An ard of Oz,” which was also on Broadway at
face his fears; there’s no place like ambitious young doctor tries to Little Mermaid.” the time. “Babes in Toyland” was a hit and
home. create life, by dubious means. has been revived numerous times.
Lauer- Jill Dunn Jones,
Williams the youth theater’s Carolyn Boulay, a winner of Star of the
artistic director, Day’s Raise Your Voice scholarship, stars as
Mary. The show is directed by Amanda
Kid attractor: It’s Disney-Pixar — parents have Harry Potter himself, Daniel Rad- says, “The holiday’s Carol Pascale and choreographed by Kir-
probably already bought tickets cliffe, as well as the wacky spooky sten Almeida, director of Star of the Day.
for the entire brood. gothic horror style. most endearing and ■ “Babes in Toyland,” 7:30 p.m. Friday,
Saturday, Dec. 11, 12; 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec.
enduring tale is brought to life by our cast 13; McCoole’s Arts & Events Place, 10 S.
Main St., Quakertown. Tickets: $25, $18
of 60 singers, actors and dancers.” seniors and students. www.ticketor.com/
staroftheday.org, 484-809-9228.
Good/bad It’s important to face fears, and Playing God is a dangerous game. The cast is made up of student perform-
lessons: get through them to get stronger. Support your friends but stand up kathy.lauer@mcall.com
Family is the most important thing for what’s right. ers, ages 6 to 17, and eight adult actors. The 610-778-2235
in life.
student roles are double-cast.
Bethlehem resident Jack Armstrong,
who plays Ebenezer Scrooge, says, “I hope
Violence: There are some sequences of There’s a lot of very gruesome audiences will find Scrooge off-putting in
scary action, including two mas- medical experimentation — body
sive river floods that put Arlo and parts and bloody organs galore, as the beginning, but evolve with him to find
his dad in danger, as well as Arlo well as two sequences of violent
and Spot. action and destruction. wonderment and joy in his redemption. I
want audiences to see that the choices we
make, both good and bad, tend to shape our
lives, and that choosing love is the greatest
Language: None. Nothing too strong. gift.”
The show features big splashy produc-
Sex: None. Kisses and suggested intimacy. tion numbers such as “Mr. Fezziwig’s An-
nual Christmas Ball,” which includes col-
Drugs: None. Plenty of whiskey-fueled brain- orful dancing, and “Link by Link,” which
Advisory: storming.
This is definitely a family-friendly features singing and dancing spirits.
14 film for kids of all ages, though Fine for teens, and tweens who
smaller kids might be scared. might be fans of the genre. Costume Designer Bill Bauman’s vibrant
wardrobe choices help transport the audi-
ence to 19th century London.
■ “Christmas Carol: The Musical,” 7
