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MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD is a musical odyssey of imagination. Through vibrant song, expressive dance, and a whole lot of imagination, this magical, musical journey takes us through the mind of a child, as he learns to not judge a book by its cover. A journey from house to home, this play is a real ride!
A World Premiere Musical |*Ideal for Ages 6 & Up
Opens Oct. 12 |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 |65 Minutes (Subject to Change)

Fall 2024 Classes

Runs Sep 23 - Dec 18, 2024
Join us this Fall 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!

Mark your calendars for Chicago Children’s Theatre’s P.O.P. Gala (11/15/24 at the City Winery). Better yet, secure your sponsorship level or purchase your tickets today. Space is limited, fun-to-be-had, recognition and perks included.

P.O.P. (Power of Play) Gala for Chicago Children’s Theatre 2024

Chicago Children’s Theatre is honored to be one of the five Joyce Foundation’s 2024 Joyce Awardees! CCT won this prestigious and competitive award with playwright  & teaching artist Terry Guest for the upcoming world premiere musical MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD.  This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Foundation’s annual program, bringing together artists, organizations, and communities to build a stronger and more equitable future for communities in the Great Lakes region. Learn more about MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD and subscribe today!

Walkie Talkies

Walkie Talkies are fun, totally original audio experiences families can listen to together while exploring different Chicago neighborhoods. Each episode was commissioned by Chicago Children’s Theatre and created by a different local theater artist, resulting in a fun and educational new audio series that children and families can enjoy together while learning more about the …

Education Programs

Summer Camps

Each Winter, Spring, and Summer, Chicago Children’s Theatre offers a variety of one and two week-long camp experiences for children ages 5–13.

Fall Classes

Chicago Children’s Theatre offers a wide selection of unique weekly classes for children of all ages and experience levels.

School’s Out Day Camps

During CPS non-attendance days for students, Chicago Children’s Theatre offers affordable, high energy day camps for children grades K-5.

Show Time Ensemble

Show Time Ensemble is a selective program for students in Grades 6-8 looking to take their performance skills to the next level. Ensemble members will learn advanced acting techniques before…

Our Community

Since our formation in 2004, Chicago Children’s Theatre has served more than half-a-million students and families with innovative productions, classes, and camps, including groundbreaking programming for children on the autism…

Education Programs Overview

Our Education Vision The Education Department of Chicago Children’s Theatre aims to empower the next generation of performers, innovators, and collaborators. Through theatre education, we not only foster students’ artistic…

The Red Kite Project

The Red Kite Project at Chicago Children’s Theatre is a series of unique and innovative programs for youth on the autism spectrum and their families, as well as initiatives and…