Category: Children’s Theatre

Review: The Elephant and the Whale (Chicago Children’s Theatre and Redmoon Theatre)

Kasey Foster, Becky Poole and Kurt Brocker star in the world premiere of "The Elephant and the Whale", produced by Chicago Children's Theatre and Redmoon Theatre, written by Seth Bockley and Kevin O'Donnell. (photo credit: Charles Osgood)        
       
The Elephant
          and the Whale  

Script and Lyrics by Seth Bockley
Music by Kevin O’Donnell  
Directed by Leslie B. Danzig & Frank Maugeri
Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn (map)
thru May 26  |  tickets: $25-$36   |  more info
       
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April 21, 2013 | 2 Comments More

Review: The Emperor’s New Threads – A Fashion Statement (Lifeline Theatre)

Mike Ooi and Kacy Ann Smith star in Lifeline Theatre's "The Emperor's New Threads: A Fashion Statement" by Frances Limoncelli and George Howe. (photo credit: Kelsey Jorissen)        
       
The Emperor’s New Threads:
     A Fashion Statement  

Adapted and Directed by Frances Limoncelli
Music and Lyrics by George Howe
at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood (map)
thru April 28 May 5  |  tickets: $15   |  more info
       
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March 26, 2013 | 1 Comment More

Review: Really Rosie (A-Squared Theatre Workshop)

Ben Albovias, Samantha Garcia, Ramona Kywe, Louella Cabalona and Hope Kim star in A-Squared Theatre Workshop's "Really Rosie" by Maurice Sendak and Carole King, directed by Ghuon 'Max' Chung. (photo credit: Giau Truong)        
       
Really Rosie 

Book and Lyrics by Maurice Sendak  
Music by Carole King 
Directed by Ghuon ‘Max’ Chung
Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre, Skokie (map)
thru April 7  |  tickets: $14   |  more info
       
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March 7, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Review: Bud, Not Buddy (Chicago Children’s Theatre)

Travis Turner as Bud in Chicago Children's Theatre's "Bud, Not Buddy", adapted by Reginald Andre Jackson, directed by Derrick Sanders. (photo credit: Charles Osgood)        
       
Bud, Not Buddy

Adapted by Reginald Andre Jackson 
Directed by Derrick Sanders
Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn (map)
thru Feb 24  |  tickets: $36   |  more info
       
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January 21, 2013 | 1 Comment More

Review: The Mystery of the Pirate Ghost (Lifeline Theatre)

Mike Ooi stars in Lifeline Theatre’s “The Mystery of the Pirate Ghost," adapted by Scott T. Barsotti, directed by Paul S. Holmquist, based on the children’s book by Geoffrey Hayes. (photo credit: Suzanne Plunkett)        
       
The Mystery
     of the Pirate Ghost 

Adapted by Scott T. Barsotti
     from the book by Geoffrey Hayes
Directed by Paul S. Holmquist
at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood (map)
thru Feb 17   |  tickets: $15   |  more info 
       
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January 14, 2013 | 1 Comment More

Review: Cinderella (Marriott Theatre)

Dara Cameron and Brian Bohr star in Marriott Theatre's "Cinderella" by Rodgers and Hammerstein, directed by Matt Raftery. (photo credit: Peter Coombs)        
      
Cinderella 

Written by Richard Rodgers (music)
     and Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics) 
Directed by Matt Raftery
at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire  (map)
thru Dec 31  |  tickets: $15   |  more info
       
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November 29, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Review: Six Stories Tall (Adventure Stage Chicago)

Adventure Stage Chicago's "Six Stories Tall" by Marco Ramirez, directed by Tom Arvetis. (photo credit: Johnny Knight)        
       
Six Stories Tall 

Written by Marco Ramirez  
Directed by Tom Arvetis
at Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble (map)
thru Dec 13  |  tickets: $15-$25   |  more info
       
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November 11, 2012 | 3 Comments More

Review: Duck for President (Lifeline Theatre)

Nathaniel Niemi as Duck in Lifeline Theatre's "Duck for President" by James Grote and George Howe, directed by Shole Milos. (photo credit: Suzanne Plunkett)

       
       
Duck for President 

Adapted by James E. Grote
Music and Lyrics by George Howe  
Directed by Shole Milos
at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood (map)
thru Nov 25  |  tickets: $15   |  more info   
     
         
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October 25, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Review: Chicago’s Weird, Grandma (Barrel of Monkeys)

Ataleee Judy of BONEdanse, one of the participants in Barrel of Monkeys' "Chicagos Weird Grandma", directed by Molly Brennan. (photo credit: Maggie Fullilove-Nugent)        
       
Chicago’s Weird, Grandma 

Directed by Molly Brennan  
The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland (map)
thru Dec 17   |  tickets: $6-$12   |  more info
       
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October 14, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Review: Harold and the Purple Crayon (Chicago Children’s Theatre)

Alex Goodrich and Nate Lewellyn star in Chicago Children's Theatre's "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Don Darryl Rivera, Bob Burgess and Auston James. Directed by Sean Graney. (photo credit: Michael Brosilow)        
       
Harold and the Purple Crayon 

By Don Darryl Rivera (book),
Bob Burgess (lyrics) and Auston James (music)
Directed by Sean Graney 
at Ruth Page Center and other locations
thru Nov 18  |  tickets: $20-$36   |  more info
       
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October 14, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Review: Fool’s Tango (Theatre Zarko)

Zaro Theatre's "Fool's Tango", written and performed by Michael Montenegro. (photo by Laura Montenegro)        
       
Fool’s Tango 

Written and Performed by Michael Montenegro 
Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston (map)
thru Nov 11  |  tickets: $5-$15   |  more info
       
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October 11, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Review: Knuffle Bunny – a cautionary musical (Emerald City Theatre)

Emerald City Theatre's "Knuffle Bunny: a cautionary musical" by Mo Willems, directed by Job Christenson, continues through January 6th at Chicago's Apollo Theater. (photo credit: Tom McGrath)        
       
Knuffle Bunny:
     a cautionary musical

Written by Mo Willems 
Directed by Job Christenson
Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln (map)
thru Jan 6  |  tickets: $10-$27   |  more info
       
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October 9, 2012 | 1 Comment More
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