*** Recommended *** As we were driving to Skokie to see the Northlight Theatre production of “Mansfield Park”, I told my friend Helen all about my love for all things Jane Austen. Obviously, I was looking forward to seeing another adaptation of an insightful and humorous Austen book. I wish I could say I loved it, but I just can’t. Austen’s characters are always fully formed. The cast didn’t have a lot to work with here, the characters are one-dimensional paper dolls. 2 ½ Spotlights
“Mansfield Park” runs through December 16th at Northlight Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Parking is free, valet parking is available. Running time is just under 2 hours with an intermission. Performances are Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 pm; Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 2:30 and 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:30 and 7:00 pm. Tickets range from $30-$88. FYI (847) 673-6300 or www.northlight.org.
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