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Saturday, March 02, 2013
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Free Music Together Classes| Chicago |
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March is "Sing With Your Child Month" so Marsha's Music is hosting an Open House Week of Free Classes culminating in a Drum Circle Fam Jam. Classes are appropriate for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and are at Greenhouse Theater Center; Joan's Studio, 1438 E. 57th St., Chicago; and Nazareth Family Center, 1127 N. Oakley, Chicago. Free classes run from March 1-7. Call (773) 288-3815 or marshasmusic.com to register.
Where: Greenhouse Theater Center
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: Free
The People's Passion Play| Chicago |
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Chronicles the creation of the universe and key biblical events through the Passion and Resurrection. The production is suitable for all ages and uses music and large-scale puppetry. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 22-March 31.
Where: Blue Theater
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Lord of the Dance| Rosemont |
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Michael Flatley brings his Irish Dance show to Chicago at 2 and 7 p.m. March 2.
Where: Akoo Theatre
When: 2 and 7 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Call for cost
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
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence| Chicago |
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Public performances are scheduled on March 2, 4 and 9.
Where: Steppenwolf Theatre
Ages: Tweens, Teens
Cost: $20, 2-for-1 on Saturdays, $15 student tickets
Winter Circus| Evanston |
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Each winter, The Actors Gymnasium produces its largest show of the season, the Winter Circus - a dramatic narrative filled with beautiful physicality and stunning circus acts. This show features professionals from the Chicago circus and physical theatre communities along side the teen ensemble and advanced students. Performances run weekends from feb. 17-March 23.
Where: The Actors Gymnasium
Cost: Call for cost
Storytown| Chicago |
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From superheroes to undersea adventures, princesses to dinosaurs, Storytown takes the audience on an interactive, fully improvised adventure. The cast uses audience suggestions and ideas to create a different story every week. Kids design the setting and help shape the story, and the actors, artists, and musicians bring it to life. 10:30 a.m. Saturdays on an open run. For more information, www.storytownimprov.com.
Where: Stage 773
When: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays
Ages: Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $10
Really Rosie| Skokie |
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Rosie, the precocious little city girl, uses her imagination and charm to turn 12 boring hours into a fascinating day. 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 2-April 7.
Where: Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre
When: 2 p.m.
Ages: Elementary
Cost: $14
Arya's Rock: A New Adventure| Skokie |
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Jacob is transported into the realm of his video game, Arya's Rock, a world where darkness is seeping through every beach, forest, and island. He joins a group of travelers and journeys through villages and towns, until he finally finds the all-powerful gem known as Arya's Rock.
Where: Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre
When: 4 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $13
In The Park with Civic Homan Square| Chicago |
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Chamber ensembles from the Civic Orchestra present free, interactive concerts in neighborhoods across Chicago as part of the MusiCorps In the Park with Civic series, a music education and advocacy program.
Where: Homan Square
When: 1 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free















