THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS & SONIA DE LOS SANTOS

SOMOS AMIGOS: Songs on Common Ground

Sunday, September 29, 2024 @ 11AM & 2PM

A joyful collaboration between Mexican songstress, Sonia De Los Santos, and the Americana folk duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers, this bilingual program spans the musical traditions of North America and illustrates the collective power of singing together and learning from each other. With an adventurous spirit and a common vision of peace and understanding, Somos Amigos encourages us all to explore, dance, sing and laugh together, hand-in-hand.

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: 5-10

Griffin Theatre Company presents

FRINDLE

Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 11AM & 2PM

Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas. When he ends up in Mrs. Granger’s language arts class, he has his best idea ever. He decides to create his own word…FRINDLE! Before long Nick’s word creates a buzz in his school, his town and then to his surprise it spreads all around the country, and a power struggle erupts with the strict Mrs. Granger. Will the word “Frindle” win? Based on the multiple award-winning best-selling novel by Andrew Clements, this quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words will have your students inventing their own words.

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: 8-13

Chicago Children’s Theatre presents

Peter Rabbit & Friends

Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 11AM & 2PM

Four classic Beatrix Potter stories, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Tailor of Gloucestor,” “The Tale of Jeremy Fisher,” and “The Tale of Tom Kitten,” come to life in this mesmerizing puppet show, complete with Potter’s original text, live original music and three charming performers who engage and encourage their young audience to think about these iconic animal characters’ ‘big’ emotions. A popular favorite at Chicago Children’s Theatre since 2018, the hand-made production has toured local schools, libraries, and cultural institutions, as well as various cities in China.

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: 4-8

123 ANDRÉS

UN REGALO PARA ANDRÉS / A GIFT FOR ANDRÉS… A HOLIDAY CONCERT FOR THE FAMILY!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 11AM & 2PM

Celebrate the holidays with Andrés and Christina, the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning music duo 123 Andrés and stars of the PBS KIDS “Jamming on the Job” Podcast created to give kids a fun, educational and musical introduction to a wide variety of career paths. The duo’s catchy songs and lively performances get the whole audience dancing, singing, and learning! These high-energy, joyful shows celebrate the Latinx experience and incorporate Spanish, English, and ASL languages.

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: 4-8

THE LITTLE MERMEN

Saturday, February 2, 2025 @ 11AM & 2PM

THEATERWORKSUSA Presents

PETE THE CAT

Saturday, April 5, 2025 @ 11AM & 2PM

Based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by Kimberly Dean and James Dean. For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration and the meaning of friendship.

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: 4-8

THEATERWORKSUSA Presents

DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! The Musical!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 @ 11AM & 2PM

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: 4-7

TUTTI FRUTTI PRODUCTIONS presents

UNDERNEATH A MAGICAL MOON

Sunday, May 4, 2025 @ 11AM & 2PM