'Holiday' extends run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre

CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Holiday" is a dazzling, romantic comedy that just opened at the Goodman Theatre.

Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant starred in the 1938 movie version of the Philip Berry play.

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Loyola graduate Bryce Gangel and Molly Griggs talked about the show that's getting fabulous reviews.

The run has been extended by popular demand.

The plot revolves around ambitious, free-spirited Johnny falling in love with a wealthy heiress, Julia Seton.

But he's also drawn to her sister, Linda, who wants a life with meaning beyond money.

Johnny shakes up the future for all of them.

"She's never really met anyone like him being where she's from, the family she's from, the system she's grown up in. He's a breath of fresh (air), and similarly for Julia it's the same," said Bryce Gangel, who plays Linda.

"I think for Julia and him it's honestly a physical connection, and we're not soul compatible, ultimately how they see the world and what they want out of their lives," said Molly Griggs, who plays Julia. "It's very real for sisters to be diametrically opposed and love each other so deeply. To me the real love story of the show is the sisters. Truly, I feel like their dynamic is the most heartbreaking."

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Gangel said her dad told her he got chills when she landed the role.

"If Katharine Hepburn played this role, there has to be an effortlessness to it, a level of charm and charisma and confidence," she said.

Chicago is key to Gangel's career.

"I was working in primarily storefront theatres for years and years here. It's where I learned everything I know, and grew up. And to me, Chicago is most special theatre environment in the whole world," she said.

"What kind of life do you want to have and who do you want to be beside, as you live it?" Griggs said.

Gangel said audiences should come with an open heart and come to laugh.

Hosea Sanders will have more about the hottest ticket in town, with acclaimed director Robert Falls, next week.

"Holiday" plays at the Goodman Theatre, now through March 8.