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Music & Theater

Manual Cinema’s The Magic City at the Chicago Children’s Theatre

January 25 - February 16, 2025

This event occurs weekly,
on Sundays, Saturday

Photo credit: iStock/-Alina-

Location

Chicago Children's Theatre

100 S. Racine Ave.

Chicago, IL 60607

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Description

Enjoy a performance about a miniature city coming to life and Philomena finding herself trapped inside of it. This performance is a fusion of puppets, actors, live music and miniatures. For ages 6-plus.

Event cost: $32.25-plus

Event times: Times vary; Saturdays-Sundays, Jan. 25-Feb. 16, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-374-8835

Website: https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/current-season/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5)

Neighborhood: Chicago

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