Doctor De Soto at Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts in Evanston
October 23 - November 02, 2025
This event occurs weekly,
on Sundays, Thursdays, Saturday
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University.
Location
Josephine Louis Theater 
20 Arts Circle Drive
Description
Kids will love this playful stage adaptation of Doctor De Soto, the Newbery Award-winning picture book about a clever mouse dentist and his tricky fox patient. The show mixes live action, puppetry, and music to bring William Steig’s classic story to life. Recommended for ages 4-10.
Event cost: Ticket prices vary; call 847-491-7282 for details
Event times: Select performances Oct. 23-26 and Nov. 1-2
Additional Information
Website: https://wirtz.northwestern.edu/imagine-u-doctor-de-soto/
Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool
Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs
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