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A Live Old Time Holiday Radio Show

Directed by Julie Price

Saturday, December 6 & 13
3:00PM & 7:00PM

Sunday, December 7 & 14

3:00PM
 

Step Back Into a 1940s
Holiday Broadcast – Live!

Parker Players Theater Company invites you to be part of the studio audience for two classic holiday radio comedies brought to life on stage:
 

Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree

The Jack Benny Program: Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces for Don

With a spectacular cast, authentic live sound effects, and our theater transformed into a vintage radio studio, you’ll laugh, cheer, and experience the magic of being in the action—just like they did in the golden age of radio.

Crew

Fibber McGee & Molly:
“Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree”

Fibber’s holiday spirit turns into holiday chaos when he decides to paint the Christmas tree himself. Expect mishaps, mischief, and classic Fibber-and-Molly banter as the festive season goes gloriously off the rails.

The Jack Benny Program:
“Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces for Don”

A simple shopping trip for a pair of shoelaces becomes a comedy of penny-pinching, misunderstandings, and surprise encounters in true Jack Benny style. Watch holiday generosity (and Jack’s tight wallet) collide for laugh-out-loud results.

THE CAST!

Mark Brewer
Dwight Brown
Keith Emroll
Ann Field
Faith Hollander
Sann Knipple
Gabor Mark
Judith Ross
Brian Schnoor
Ryan Segovich

Our performances are intended for mature audiences.

​Theater doors + bar open one hour prior to showtime. 

Once tickets are purchased,
NO EXCHANGES or
REFUNDS allowed. 

All tickets are general seating.

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  • Dec 06, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    The Barrington, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Step Back Into a 1940s Holiday Broadcast – Live! Parker Players Theater Company invites you to be part of the studio audience for two classic holiday radio comedies brought to life on stage: • Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree • The Jack Benny Program: Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces
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  • Dec 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Barrington, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Step Back Into a 1940s Holiday Broadcast – Live! Parker Players Theater Company invites you to be part of the studio audience for two classic holiday radio comedies brought to life on stage: • Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree • The Jack Benny Program: Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces
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  • Dec 07, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    The Barrington, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Step Back Into a 1940s Holiday Broadcast – Live! Parker Players Theater Company invites you to be part of the studio audience for two classic holiday radio comedies brought to life on stage: • Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree • The Jack Benny Program: Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces
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  • Dec 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    The Barrington, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Step Back Into a 1940s Holiday Broadcast – Live! Parker Players Theater Company invites you to be part of the studio audience for two classic holiday radio comedies brought to life on stage: • Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree • The Jack Benny Program: Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces
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  • Dec 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Barrington, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Step Back Into a 1940s Holiday Broadcast – Live! Parker Players Theater Company invites you to be part of the studio audience for two classic holiday radio comedies brought to life on stage: • Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree • The Jack Benny Program: Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces
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  • Dec 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    The Barrington, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Step Back Into a 1940s Holiday Broadcast – Live! Parker Players Theater Company invites you to be part of the studio audience for two classic holiday radio comedies brought to life on stage: • Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree • The Jack Benny Program: Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces
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Sponsorship Opportunities


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