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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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Blue Man Group| Chicago |
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Watch men painted blue do unusual performance art and original slapstick comedy. It's fun to sit in the front, but remember to wear a plastic poncho to avoid the flying food and liquids. Buy tickets at the box office, online, via Ticketmaster or by calling (773) 348-4000.
Where: Blue Man Group at Briar Street Theatre
When: Check website for performance schedule.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $49-$69
Cinderella| Chicago |
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Where: Chicago Kids Company
When: Weekday performances at 10:30am and one Saturday performance at 1:00pm (Nov. 3).
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $12
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical| Chicago |
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In a world where a trip to the Laundromat threatens to separate Trixie from her beloved bunny, a girl needs a hero to help--Dad. Can her parents understand what she's saying in time to rescue Knuffle Bunny? Performances run Oct. 2, 2012-Jan. 6, 2013.
Where: Emerald City Theatre Company
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $16, $13 kids, limited number of $10 tickets available for all performances
Hip-Hop Aesop III: Jazzed, Bopped and Beat-Boxed| Chicago |
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This third installment continues the marriage of classic literature to music. Students will be introduced to Blues concepts along with other contemporary music. Playwright J. e Franklin reconstructs timeless fables about morals and values that stimulate critical thinking in a setting filled with music, fun, and laughter. Showtimes are 10 a.m. and noon Monday-Friday from Oct. 29-June 14. Summer performances are June 24-Aug. 2.
Where: eta Creative Arts Foundation
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: $6
It Shoudda Been Me| Chicago |
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Teenage DeShawn goes from making exceptional to poor grades in a matter of months due to the violent death of his best friend and the break-up of his family. Presented in collaboration with the University of Chicago Urban Health Initiative, this performance examines the need to recognize signs of depression in youth due to family disintegration and violence. Performances run Oct. 29-June 14.
Where: eta Creative Arts Foundation
When: 10 a.m. and noon Monday-Friday
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: $6
A Christmas Carol| Chicago |
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The Goodman presents its annual production of the Dickens Christmas classic from Nov. 17-Dec. 29. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, by phone, or on the website.
Where: Goodman Theatre
When: Visit Web site for schedule.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Call for cost
Cinderella| Lincolnshire |
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Join Cinderella, her Fairy Godmother, a handsome Prince, and two selfish stepsisters in Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beloved tale. Performances run Nov. 17-Dec. 31.
Where: Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $15
Annie| Aurora |
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Bring the entire family and join Annie and her pint-sized cohorts on the musical adventure of a lifetime. Performances run Nov. 21-Dec. 30.
Where: Paramount Arts Centre and Theatre
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $34.90/$39.90/$46.90
The Gifts of the Magi| Chicago |
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In 1905, newlyweds Jim and Della lovingly sacrifice their greatest possessions and find a holiday treasure in this family-friendly show. Performances run Nov. 17-Dec. 23.
Where: Porchlight Music Theatre
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Call for cost.
Sing Along with Santa| St. Charles |
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A festive event with Santa and his friends runs from Nov. 17-Dec. 23.
Where: Steel Beam Children's Theatre
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $15, $10 kids
