Unlock this jewel-adorned music box for the whole family!

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses, Treasure Island) fashions an extravagant and exhilarating spectacle. The unlikely adventure of a little tin soldier, brimming with love and unblinking bravery, is infused with Zimmerman’s dazzling blend of storytelling through image and movement, accompanied by live musicians. Unsuspecting travelers make unexpected discoveries in this luminous tale, destined to enchant any and all of us not made of tin.

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“★★★★ It’s transformational, truly. So if there is one holiday show you don’t miss …”
—Chicago Tribune

“Gloriously creative and terrifically engaging”
—Chicago Sun-Times

“An absolute gift”
—Chicago Reader

“An all-too-delightful sixty-minute whimsical journey”
—Newcity Stage

Lookingglass Artists

Lookingglass is an ensemble based company, with a dedicated group of artists composing its roster of Ensemble Members, Artistic Associates, and Teaching Artists.

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Leigh and Henry Bienen

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