The Christmas Schooner at Pheasant Run Mainstage Theater!

(St. Charles) Vero Voce presents The Christmas Schooner Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, December 9-18, 2016 at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage Theater located at 4051 E Main Street, St Charles IL 60174.

Take a ride on The Christmas Schooner! The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. This critically acclaimed musical features a powerful, moving story, and an exquisite score of original music and traditional holiday favorites.

Based on the historic Great Lakes voyages of Christmas tree ships during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, The Christmas Schooner tells the true story of a Michigan shipping captain who braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German American families in turn-of-the-century Chicago. His voyages become a yearly tradition despite his wife’s misgivings – until a fateful voyage makes her realize the true importance of his mission.

“The happy start of a grand family tradition.” – Chicago Tribune. “A tuneful score and warm-hearted humanity that wins over the most bitter of cynics.” – New City. “A classic…humerous and heartwarming…an inheritance to be treasured.” – Chicago Sun-Times. “A marvelous musical…a winner! A perfect blend of story and song.” WGN Radio/TV.

The production staff includes Director Dennis Brown (Vero Voce Co-Owner), Assistant Director David Rodriguez, Music Director Dawn Harkins (Vero Voce Co-Owner), and Choreographer Jocelyn Adamski.

The cast includes Tony Pellegrino, Dawn Harkins, Jim Oberg, Benjamin Hommowun, Charlie Karner, Paul Cepensky, Jon Witt, Patrick Deering, Chris McKeehan, Katie Czajka, Amaria Von Dran, Maddi LeBlanc, Alaine Karner, Cole Mensik, Samantha Manthei, Emma Czajka, and Annie Gibson.

Tickets are $20 for Adults and $15 for Students/Seniors and may be purchased online at www.verovoce.com or by calling (630) 584-6342.

Vero Voce Theater was established in 2012 drawing some of the best non-equity actors in Chicago and the Western Suburbs.

More information about the many offerings at Vero Voce can be obtained by visiting the website: verovoce.com, or calling (630) 584-0139.