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A World Premiere Bilingual Musical |*Ideal for All Ages
Opens March 16 |In the Pritzker Family Studio Theatre @ Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S. Racine
Public Performances |Saturdays & Sundays @ 9:30am & 11:30am
School Schools |Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays @ 10am & 12pm
Run Time |75 minutes (subject to change)
Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a lively blend of English and Spanish. Like a pop-up book that comes to life, GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! is a heart-warming spectacle of music, color, language and delight, appealing to all ages.
Copyright © 1961 by P.D. Eastman | Copyright renewed © 1989 by Mary L. Eastman. All rights reserved.
Commissioned by Seattle Children's Theatre in Seattle, WA
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Meet a new pal and make a sweet dog or cat's day with us and our partners at Felines & Canines! After performances of GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! on 4/26, F&C staff will be holding an adoption event with us to support their shelter animals (non-ticket holders can attend). F&C will also be accepting various cleaning supplies and animal supplies* in a donation drive.
Event will occur after each performance on 4/26 at CCT (100 S RACINE AVE).
*Cleaning Supplies - Lysol, bleach, laundry detergent, antibacterial dish soap and paper towels. Animal Supplies (please note all food needs to be unopened) - Fleece blankets, cat & dog toys, wet & dry cat food, wet & dry dog food.
Winter/Spring 2025 Classes
Runs Jan 20 - May 30, 2025
Join us this Winter & Spring and explore our wide selection of unique weekly classes for theatre novices, accomplished performers, and everyone in-between. Led by experienced and enthusiastic teaching artists, our classes help students gain confidence, develop their artistic voices, and build lasting friendships. Financial Aid is available!
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