Aug. 19 – Oct. 11, 2015
Lincolnshire: www.MarriottTheatre.com
The Marriott Theater. The beloved Universal Pictures film October Sky is now a new musical. When Sputnik lights up the 1957 October sky over the small Appalachian mining town of Coalwood, West Virginia, Homer Hickam dreams of a different future. Follow his journey to reach for the stars.
Aug. 27 – October 18, 2015
Oakbrook Terrace: www.drurylaneoakbrook.com
Drury Lane. An enchanting, swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan, Peter And The Starcatcher is an epic romp through the Neverland you never knew.
Aug .28 – Oct. 10, 2015
Evanston: www.piccolotheatre.com
Piccolo Theatre. In this modern fairy tale noir, comically tragic Nora lives in a world of shadows, with a lecherous landlord, the world’s worst boss, and a pack of co-workers straight out of Mean Girls. Nora learns about fame, love, and what it means to be true to herself.
Ongoing
Schaumburg: www.medievaltimes.com/chicago
Have a blast this fall and experience living history at Medieval Times. The breathtaking Andalusian horse show, Knights defending their realm, a princess and a king are only some of the wonders the family can enjoy together.
Sept. 12, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016
Chicago: www.emeraldcitytheatre.com
Emerald City’s Little Theatre. Three little kittens are on the hunt for their missing mittens, and they need your help finding them!
Thurs.-Sat., Sept. 17 – Oct. 3, 2015
Medinah: 630-634-2100 www.overshadowed.org
Overshadowed Productions.Aan original, biographical period-piece entitled SongSmythe. This production, set during The Great Chicago Fire, depicts the heroic lives of hymnist Philip P. Bliss and senior law partner Horatio Spafford.
Sept. 19 – Oct. 31, 2015
Storytown – Improv for the whole family
Chicago: www.storytownimprov.com
At Storytown, a team of professional actors, artists and musicians will create a new musical adventure based on your child’s imagination! No two stories are the same, so come back for a new story every week.
Sept. 25 – Nov. 1, 2015
Chicago: www.filamenttheatre.org/event/fog-island/
Filament Theatre. When the fog refuses to lift from their sleepy Irish fishing village, siblings Cara and Finn must take matters into their own hands. The children take to the sea, only to find themselves shipwrecked on the mysterious and dangerous Fog Island.
Sept. 30 – Oct. 11, 2015
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Chicago: www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org
The 2015-2016 Chicago Children’s Theatre season begins with “Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny”. Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mother.
Oct. 3, 2015 – Jan. 2, 2016
Chicago: emeraldcitytheatre.com/shows_1516_magictreehouse.php
Beloved Magic Tree House characters, Jack and Annie, venture through the tuneful streets of 1915 New Orleans, where they discover 14 year old Louis Armstrong and must set him on the trumpeting path to become the “King of Jazz”.
Oct. 8 – Nov. 14, 2015
Chicago: theatre.depaul.edu/
DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theatre. Esperanza loves fancy dresses, pretty dolls, and birthday parties, but when tragedy hits her home in beautiful Mexico, she is forced to flee to the United States where things are very different for her. Best for ages 8+.
Oct. 10 – Nov. 21, 2015
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Northbrook: www.nbparks.org/Theatre-Performing-Arts/purchase-tickets.htm
This musical adaptation of the popular book by the same name brings young Alexander to life on stage. Best for ages preschool & grade school.
Oct. 16-24
Spotlight Youth Theater will bring to life the Disney Channel’s smash hit musical, “High School Musical”. Featuring upbeat dance numbers and songs made popular by the movie, this show follows the story of hoops star, Troy, and brainy, Gabriella, as they audition for their school’s upcoming musical.