Chicago Children's Theatre

Family-Friendly Shows Around Chicago

In addition to Chicago Children's Theatre programming, here are some other family-friendly shows around town in September:

"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"

Who: All Ages
What: A musical celebration of Charlie Brown's life with the whole Peanuts gang.
Where: The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire: Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnsire
When: July 21st-September 2nd
More Info: Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com

"The Pauly the Clown Show"

Who: All Ages
What: A former Ringling Bros. clown delivers an hour of nonstop thrills.
Where: Chicago Cultural Center (Studio Theatre)
When: September 8 - 17, 2006
More Info: Call (312) 742-8497 or visit www.dcatheater.org.

"Annie"

Who: 5 and up
What: The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie.
Where: LaSalle Bank Theatre
When: September 19 - October 1, 2006
More Info: Call (312) 902-1400 or visit www.broadwayinchicago.com.

"Don't Turn Out the Lights Again - Skuffy Mufflekiss Returns!"

Who: All Ages
What: Scary tales written for kids by kids.
Where: Corn Productions Cornservatory
When: September 23 - November 12, 2006
More Info: Call (312) 409-6435 or visit www.cornservatory.org.

"Snow White"

Who: Ages 3 - 6
What: The beloved fairy tale, filled with adventure, spectacle and puppetry.
Where: Apollo Theatre
When: September 30 - October 29, 2006
More Info: (773) 935-6100 or visit www.emeraldcitytheatre.com.

"The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Faily Stupid Tales"

Who: Ages 5 and up
What: Parodies of classic fairy tales.
Where: Lifeline Theatre
When: September 30 - November 26, 2006
More Info: (773) 761-4477 or visit www.lifelinetheatre.com.

"Aesop's Fables" AND "The Duck, The Bird, & The Pea!"

Who: Grades preschool-4
What: An adaptation of six favorite Aesop tales. AND Three Hans Christian Anderson stories.
Where: Raven Theatre: 6157 N. Clark Street
When: Open Run
Price: Bookings $250-$300 per performance
More Info: Call (773) 338-2177or visit www.raventheatre.com

"The Farmer and the Tsar of the Crows"

Who: All Ages
What: A Ukranian folk tale about three brothers' journeys to bring their village prosperity.
Where: Tireswing Theatre
When: Open Run
Price: Call for pricing
More Info: Call (312) 961-5827 or visit www.tireswingtheatre.org

"That's Weird, Grandma"

Who: Ages 8-88
What: A theatrical collaboration between Barrel of Monkey's ensemble of actors and children from the Chicago Public School System.
Where: The Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland
When: Open Run, Mondays 8pm
Price: $5-$10
More Info: Call (312) 409-1954 or visit www.barrelofmonkeys.org

"The American Girls Revue"

Who: Ages 6 and up
What: A musical about the friendships of today's American girls.
Where: American Girl Place: 111 E. Chicago Ave.
When: Ongoing
More Info: Call (877) 247-5223

"Bitty Bear's Matinee: The Family Tree"

Who: Ages 3 and up
What: A musical about family based on the book Bitty Bear's Family Tree.
Where: American Girl Place: 111 E. Chicago Ave.
When: Ongoing
More Info: Call (877) 247-5223