Kids of all ages have a few opportunities to enjoy theater this summer, from the city to the burbs to even a free travelling theater event.
Check out our list of productions that give children their first theater experience with performances from 30 minutes to 75 minutes.
Check out our list of productions that give children their first theater experience with performances from 30 minutes to 75 minutes.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Navy Pier
Relive the magic of the hit Disney film Beauty and the Beast in this 75 minute adaptation. This version is a summer staple at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and introduces young audience members to all the magic of live theater.
The fairytale is the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a prince trapped under a spell. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end. The dazzling production features the iconic cast of characters from Gaston to Mrs. Potts to Lumiere.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Now through August 20
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
ChicagoShakes.com for tickets
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Navy Pier
Relive the magic of the hit Disney film Beauty and the Beast in this 75 minute adaptation. This version is a summer staple at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and introduces young audience members to all the magic of live theater.
The fairytale is the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a prince trapped under a spell. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end. The dazzling production features the iconic cast of characters from Gaston to Mrs. Potts to Lumiere.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Now through August 20
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
ChicagoShakes.com for tickets
Elephant and Piggie's We are in a Play
Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
The one hour production is based on the award-winning best selling children's books from Mo Willems. In the story, an elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie take us on a musical adventure. Watch as these two best friends are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, a trio of squirrels that always have a good time. A question and answer session with the cast takes place after the show.
Elephant and Piggie's We are in a Play
Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Now through August 13
marriotttheatre.com for tickets
Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
The one hour production is based on the award-winning best selling children's books from Mo Willems. In the story, an elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie take us on a musical adventure. Watch as these two best friends are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, a trio of squirrels that always have a good time. A question and answer session with the cast takes place after the show.
Elephant and Piggie's We are in a Play
Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Now through August 13
marriotttheatre.com for tickets
The Red Kite Friendship Tour
Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Red Kite Project offers an opportunity for
families across the city with youth on the autism spectrum to participate
in live performance and theater making this summer.
The Red Kite Friendship Tour is a series of free, sensory-friendly live theater experiences traveling for 30 minute performances around the city
through August 15. The events are free to attend.
Visit Chicagochildrenstheatre.org/red-kite-project for more information.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 18
4pm. and 5pm
Skokie Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie
Monday, July 24
10am and 1pm
Mann Park, 3035 E. 130th St., Hegewisch
Tuesday, July 25
10am and 1pm
Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma Ave., Norwood Park
Saturday, August 3
9:30am
Whirlwind Coffee, 513 W. Madison St., Oak Park
Tuesday, August 15
10am and 1pm
Piotrowski Park, 4247 W. 31st St., Little Village
Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Red Kite Project offers an opportunity for
families across the city with youth on the autism spectrum to participate
in live performance and theater making this summer.
The Red Kite Friendship Tour is a series of free, sensory-friendly live theater experiences traveling for 30 minute performances around the city
through August 15. The events are free to attend.
Visit Chicagochildrenstheatre.org/red-kite-project for more information.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 18
4pm. and 5pm
Skokie Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie
Monday, July 24
10am and 1pm
Mann Park, 3035 E. 130th St., Hegewisch
Tuesday, July 25
10am and 1pm
Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma Ave., Norwood Park
Saturday, August 3
9:30am
Whirlwind Coffee, 513 W. Madison St., Oak Park
Tuesday, August 15
10am and 1pm
Piotrowski Park, 4247 W. 31st St., Little Village