Lookingglass Alice

Start with one of the world’s most beloved stories, “Alice In Wonderland.” Then take Alice to the circus. Filter it all through the Tony Award winning creative genius of Lookingglass Theatre Company. Let HMS work its arts television magic.

That’s Lookingglass Alice, one of Lookingglass’ signature shows that is now a thrilling and delightful stage-to-screen adaptation. Thanks to PBS bringing the show to the national TV audiences and Digital Theatre Plus streaming it to their audience of more than 4 million students in 3500 schools across 98 countires, Lookingglass Alice is the most widely seen show in the history of Chicago theater.

This is truly one of those “must be seen to be believed” productions, performed by an extraordinary cast of actors and acrobats who exquisitely embody adapter/director David Catlin’s brilliant new take on the Alice stories. If ever there were a show for all ages, this is it.

And that’s not just what we think:

“Lookingglass Alice could become a seasonal, perennial and family tradition… acrobatic, slapstick, quietly dramatic and magical… the benefits of the television coverage include an intimacy with the performers that a live audience doesn’t get, and makes viewers wish they had been there. Savor the charms of this Alice.”
— The Wall Street Journal

“Innovative and thrilling… the circus tricks energize and echo the whimsical script… it’s a lovely metaphor for life.”
— The Associated Press

“Magic… extraordinary… a treat for the senses… a fresh and imaginative take on Alice’s journey that will captivate both young and old.” 
— IMDB

”A family friendly romp.”
— Playbill

 “Theater companies are no longer able to do as much school outreach as they used to; video is a different, potentially more feasible way to get the arts to students. I will always support anything that seeds the love of theater in children. Lookingglass Alice could do that.”
— Broadway World

“Absolutely STUNNING.”
— Filmed Live Musicals

“A visual feast! Captivating music, dynamic movement, visually stunning and emotionally stirring.”
— RealGood.com