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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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The Three Little Pigs| Chicago |
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Chicago Kids Company performs the classic tale from Feb. 6-April 12.
Where: Beverly Arts Center
When: 10:30 a.m. weekdays; 1 p.m. Saturday March 23.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $12
Bully Goat Gruff meet the Ugly Duckling| Lombard |
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Professor McBumble's group of traveling actor's teach the lesson's of Anti-Bullying by using fairtales as their backdrop. Performances run from Jan. 23-May 3 at various locations. Check website for dates and location schedule.
Where: AlphaBet Soup Productions
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Call for cost.
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
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy| Chicago |
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Based on the book by Gary D. Schmidt, performances are 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays from Jan. 19-March 2 (no performances Jan. 26-Feb. 2). Recommended for children 9 and older.
Where: Chicago Playworks at DePaul University
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $10
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat| Chicago |
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The Cat in the Hat is the perfect friend for a boring rainy afternoon. From games and mischief to Thing One and Thing Two, The Cat brings all sorts of trouble to this gray day--but will Sally and her brother be able to explain the mess to Mother? Performances run Jan. 26-June 9, 2013.
Where: Emerald City Theatre Company
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $16, $13 kids, limited number of $10 tickets available for all performances
The Frog Prince Continued| Chicago |
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When happily ever after isn't what he expected, the Frog Prince heads out for a new adventure. While searching for his true amphibian self, he meets witches from Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, and Cinderella's Fairy Godmother. Performances run Jan. 26-June 9, 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
James & the Giant Peach| St. Charles |
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Performances run from Feb. 17-March 10.
Where: Steel Beam Children's Theatre
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $15, $10 kids
Early Childhood Family Fun Night| Schaumburg |
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Explore different stations while experiencing interactive fun. There will be time to play games and use the popular preschool fitness station where children test their strength and endurance on a treadmill, weight bench, cycle and elliptical machine. The snowball room will be back.
Where: Meineke Recreation Center
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: Free
















