PERFORMANCES
2017 WONDER WORKS CONCERT SERIES
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Sunday, January 22nd, 4pm ..................................... Jim Gill Sunday, February 26th, 4pm .................................. Jeanie B Sunday, March 19th, 4pm................................ The Boogers Sunday, April 9th, 4pm....Laura Dogherty & the Heartbeats Tickets: $8 for members and $11 for non-members Tickets are available in person at Wonder Works Children’s Museum or over the phone by calling 708.383.4815 SERIES SPONSOR: CHICAGO PARENT MORE INFORMATION AT WONDER-WORKS.ORG
THE GIFT OF ENTERTAINMENT! “ … A S O L I D , P R O F E S S I O N A L N U T C R AC K E R ” – C H I C AG O S U N - T I M E S
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p.m. Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 4047336, greenhousetheater.org.
schedule. Paramount Arts Centre and Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666, paramountaurora. com.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. Through Dec. 31. A light-hearted spoof of frantic Hollywood as the advent of sound revolutionizes the movie industry. $50-$55. 1 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. ThursdaysFridays; 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays. Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-0200, marriotttheatre.com.
CINDERELLA AT THE THEATER OF POTATOES. Experience the clas-
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS.
D E C 1 0 & 11 S AT: 1 P M & 5 P M | S U N : 2 P M An affordable holiday tradition performed in the grand Russian style by Salt Creek Ballet with special guest soloists.
‘Tis the season to celebrate everyone’s favorite Peanuts pals. Recommended for families with kids ages 3-13. Call or check website for cost and schedule. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. (800) 775-2000, broadway inchicago.com.
FAMILIES, DON’T MISS!
JUNIE B. JONES IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! This
Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! | Feb 11
show explores the challenges of giving selflessly through humor and holiday joy. Recommended for families with kids 4-10. $19 and up. Check website for schedule. Emerald City Theatre Company, Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 9356100, emeraldcitytheatre.com.
Odd Squad - Live! | Mar 04 Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart | Apr 09
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DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID.
The blockbuster Disney movie comes to life. $44-$59. Check website for
sic fairy-tale heroine in a completely new light. $36, $15 students. 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Treehouse at The Den Theatre, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. the-hypocrites.com. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK.
Jack and his cow Carmelita try to save their village from the giant. Recommended for families with kids 2-12. $12. Check website for schedule. 10:30 a.m. weekdays. Stahl Family Theater, 5900 W. Belmont, Chicago. (773) 205-9600, chicagokidscompany.com. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. Sing
along with Red and her friends as she travels to visit her grandma. Recommended for families with kids 2-12. $12. 10:30 a.m. weekdays. Chicago Kids Company, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. (773) 205-9600, chicagokids company.com. DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER & A FLY. Through rap, hip-hop, pop,
and Broadway standards, this choral comedy humanizes the life cycles of insects to celebrate the differences in every child. Recommended for families with kids 3-9. $19 and up. Check
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