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An Engaging Christmas Show For The Whole Family

I’ve been all over the US and I’ve experienced some pretty brilliant shows and dinner theatres. Christmas in the Dells is very much worth your time if you like variety shows and a tasty family-style meal. My family went to the show last week, and we all enjoyed it very much.

The evening began an hour before showtime with a family-style meal of vegetable cream soup, rolls, mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey, ham, cheesy mac, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie or a brownie for dessert. The portions are unlimited and the taste is phenomenal.

I was most impressed with the vegetable cream soup and the cheesy mac, of which we ordered a second serving. The desserts are decently sized. I didn’t even finish my brownie. I was too full.

Traditional non-alcoholic beverages come with the meal, but if you prefer an adult beverage, they have wine and several signature drinks. Be prepared to pay a hefty price. I ordered a bottle of wine to share with my family, as it was the most cost-effective option. Even the non-alcoholic signature drinks are over ten dollars.

As the show began, the servers made themselves scarce to not be in the way. For the couple who came in right at show-time, a little distracting, but they still received their meal, despite their tardiness. I honestly didn’t notice their server dashing around in front of me, as the show was quite engaging.

I ran into one snaffoo, which had to do with booking my tickets. I booked online and for whatever reason, did not receive the table I clicked on. I called the box office; they told me that despite my table looking like it’s available on the site; it was booked under my name. I repeated the table number to clarify we were on the same page, to which the woman I was speaking to stated “b” as in boy and the number. When we got to the show, we were at “d” as in dog. They offered us a different table, but the server had already begun serving us, so we stayed where we were. Honestly, the seats are all pretty decent, but if you want a specific spot, maybe call and book directly through the theatre and not online.

Seating issues aside, they impressed me with everything else. You will experience some exceptional music and vocals, comedy, aerial acrobatics, live nativity, and much more. I still cannot get over how great the singers are. Their voices are on point, and the band is quite talented. Beyond the music, my favorite part of the show was the nativity. It sent chills down my spine. Incredible to experience.

Another highlight of our evening was taking a photo with Santa. When you buy the photo, you also receive the digital file. I promptly ordered a framed version from Keepsake Frames, which was delivered yesterday. A great memento from a fun and memorable evening. For more information on Christmas in the Dells Dinner Show, please visit: Wisconsin Dells Christmas Show | Christmas in the Dells Dinner Show (dellschristmasdinnershow.com)

CDT PRESENTS: THE PROM

March is here, and nearly gone, which means, Spring is around the corner. For me, two things usher in Spring. A trip to someplace warm for two weeks, and an evening at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres as an early gift for my stepdaughter’s birthday. The theatre is the first stop, and it gives me a feeling of warmth that equals that of a sunny day on the beach.

This year, Chanhassen is producing The Prom, which is a story about equal rights for LGBTQ+ teens who want to attend the iconic school function. For most teens, it is a matter of buying their ticket and showing up, but for one teen, it becomes an all-out war. For another, the decision of whether to show the world her true self weighs heavily.

Joined by some waning theatre stars from another state, Emma Nolan finds unwanted support in achieving a goal she isn’t sure she has the strength to stand up for. With a little encouragement from her new theatrical pals, she finds her voice and manages to break down the walls that stand before her and change the future of prom for all LGBTQ+ teens, forever.

The show is full of comedy and heart and has a talented cast with excellent voices. I attended on March 8th, which was the debut performance of Lussi Pearl as Emma Nolan. Normally, the part is played by Monty Hays, who could not be present that evening. While I cannot attest to the excellence of Monty Hays as Emma, I can say that Lussi Pearl shined. I was especially excited to hear that her father made the trip in and could see her performance. He must be one proud papa!

Outside of the performance, I would like to point out that the theatre offered envelopes for donations to send LGBTQ+ teens to a camp made for inclusion and to meet other LGBTQ+ teens. This is a wonderful opportunity to show support. I happily donated and would encourage anyone else who is attending the show to do so as well. Every child should be able to grow and explore who they are in a safe setting, and that’s what this camp provides.

The Prom will be at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres through June 2023. Purchase your tickets today. You won’t be sorry. Not only is the show great, but it helps a noble cause, and the food is quite tasty too!

For more information on the Prom, please visit the following links:

The Prom – Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (chanhassendt.com)