By David Sedaris
Adapted by Joe Mantello
Directed by Steve Scott
“Funny, foul-mouthed and festive”
– CHICAGO READER
The Santaland Diaries
Nov 30 – Dec 30, 2018 in Goodman's Owen Theatre
1 hour and 5 minutes, no intermission
Strapped for cash at holiday time, an actor takes a job as “Crumpet the Elf” at Macy’s Santaland—and his hilarious observations are more naughty than nice. Brimming “with Sedaris’ wicked humor” (Chicago magazine), this delightfully irreverent “theatrical stocking stuffer” (Chicago Reader) is perfect for those who prefer their eggnog spiked.
Please Note: for mature elves only.
Critical Praise
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★★★1/2 (out of 4)
– Daily Herald
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“Well-stocked with laughs”
– Chicago Tribune
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“A sweetly snarky holiday treat”
– Daily Herald
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“The perfect choice for anyone looking to feed their inner Grinch”
– BroadwayWorld
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“Essential holiday fare”
– Daily Herald
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A “wonderfully entertaining production”
– Chicago Theatre Review
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“A vivid, hilarious portrait of family Christmas”
– Chicago Magazine
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“Spot-on comedic timing”
– BroadwayWorld
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“Matt Crowle absolutely owns the Goodman stage”
– Chicago Theatre Review
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“Wickedly funny”
– BroadwayWorld
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“There’s nobody quite like Sedaris”
– The Guardian
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A “deft combination of wicked humor and scalpel-sharp observation”
– Chicago Magazine
Audience Feedback
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Fantastic set, funny, edgy play. Matt Crowle is terrific in the role of Crumpet!
Feef T. via Twitter
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Fantastic performance of a heartfelt story. David Cale is magnificent!
Goodman Patron via Rosemary K.
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Set is incredible, as is Crumpet. Saw it Tuesday & still LMAO.
Kathy B. via Facebook
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Crumpet tells it like it is and brings a different (and hilarious) meaning to the spirit of the holidays!
Marina C. via Facebook
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This show was fabulous!
Debbie K. via Facebook
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Great performance, lots of laughs!
Toni E. via Facebook
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We went to see it last weekend an it was tremendous!
Lisa H. via Facebook
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