Story Sprouts: Party at the Zoo | Fall 2022

Story Sprouts: Party at the Zoo | Fall 2022

12-36 months old with a grown-up
Thursdays, 9:30-10:15AM CST at Chicago Children’s Theatre, 100 S Racine

No class on 11/24 for Thanksgiving.

$125 | 5 sessions

Grab your little one and join us at Story Sprouts, where we’ll bring our favorite stories to life through creative drama, music, and movement! Roar with lions, stretch with giraffes, and throw a party the …

9:30AM, Thursday, November 3, 2022
9:30AM, Thursday, December 8, 2022

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling audiences around the globe for over five years, faithfully bringing to the stage Eric Carle’s timeless classics. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, each production of the critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. …

9:30AM, Saturday, April 15, 2023
11:30AM, Saturday, April 15, 2023
9:30AM, Sunday, April 16, 2023
11:30AM, Sunday, April 16, 2023
9:30AM, Saturday, April 22, 2023
11:30AM, Saturday, April 22, 2023
9:30AM, Sunday, April 23, 2023
11:30AM, Sunday, April 23, 2023
9:30AM, Saturday, April 29, 2023
11:30AM, Saturday, April 29, 2023
9:30AM, Sunday, April 30, 2023
11:30AM, Sunday, April 30, 2023
9:30AM, Saturday, May 6, 2023
11:30AM, Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:30AM, Sunday, May 7, 2023
11:30AM, Sunday, May 7, 2023
9:30AM, Saturday, May 13, 2023
11:30AM, Saturday, May 13, 2023
2:00PM, Saturday, May 13, 2023
9:30AM, Sunday, May 14, 2023
11:30AM, Sunday, May 14, 2023
2:00PM, Sunday, May 14, 2023
9:30AM, Saturday, May 20, 2023
11:30AM, Saturday, May 20, 2023
2:00PM, Saturday, May 20, 2023
9:30AM, Sunday, May 21, 2023
11:30AM, Sunday, May 21, 2023
2:00PM, Sunday, May 21, 2023
9:30AM, Saturday, May 27, 2023
11:30AM, Saturday, May 27, 2023
9:30AM, Sunday, May 28, 2023
11:30AM, Sunday, May 28, 2023
9:30AM, Saturday, June 3, 2023
11:30AM, Saturday, June 3, 2023
9:30AM, Sunday, June 4, 2023
11:30AM, Sunday, June 4, 2023

The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party

The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party

Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Levers are pulled and cranks are turned to reveal images that surprise and delight. Our charming storytellers interweave the classic narration and guide gentle interactive moments, recruiting young watchers to join the adventure. After the …

9:30AM, Saturday, November 19, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, November 19, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, November 20, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, November 20, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, November 26, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, November 26, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, November 27, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, November 27, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, December 3, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, December 3, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, December 4, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, December 4, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, December 10, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, December 10, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, December 11, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, December 11, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, December 17, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, December 17, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, December 18, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, December 18, 2022
9:30AM, Thursday, December 22, 2022
11:30AM, Thursday, December 22, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, December 24, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, December 24, 2022

Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster

Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster

Direct from New York City and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this Chicago premiere features hundreds of illustrated puppets, fuzzy Muppet-style puppets, hilarious actors on live cameras, and a live music soundtrack which bring the popular children’s books by Mo Willems to life in a new Manual Cinema show the whole family will enjoy.
Leonardo is a …

9:30AM, Saturday, September 10, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, September 10, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, September 11, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, September 11, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, September 17, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, September 17, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, September 18, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, September 18, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, September 24, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, September 24, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, September 25, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, September 25, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, October 1, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, October 1, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, October 2, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, October 2, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, October 8, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, October 8, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, October 9, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, October 9, 2022
9:30AM, Saturday, October 15, 2022
11:30AM, Saturday, October 15, 2022
9:30AM, Sunday, October 16, 2022
11:30AM, Sunday, October 16, 2022

2022-2023 Season

2022-2023 Season

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Chicago Children’s Theatre announces its 18th season, launching in Fall 2022 with a fun, engaging and innovative three-show slate of in-person shows which includes Manual Cinema’s LEONARDO! A Wonderful Show about a Terrible Monster, The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.

LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A …

12:00AM, Friday, April 22, 2022

Summer Lab: Create A Character (at UChicago Lab Schools)

Summer Lab: Create A Character (at UChicago Lab Schools)

For rising grades 3-5
No class June 19th
Monday-Friday, 8:15AM-12:25PM CST at UChicago Lab Schools

Create your own character in this lively two-week camp! Through character development, voice and body exploration, and imagination young actors will take the stage as the characters they created. Young actors will gain confidence while learning to work together as an ensemble. During the final …

8:15AM, Tuesday, June 20, 2023
8:15AM, Friday, June 30, 2023

Acting Adventures at Univ of Chi Lab School

Acting Adventures at Univ of Chi Lab School

Rising Grades 3rd-5th
Monday-Friday, 8:15AM-12:25PM CST at Univ of Chi Lab (1362 E 59th St, 60637)

Using the frameworks of legends, myths, fairy tales, and more, your child will learn the basics of acting, songwriting, singing, dance choreography, collaborative story development, crafting, puppetry, and improv. Your young performer will work together with classmates to create their own …

8:15AM, Tuesday, June 21, 2022
8:15AM, Friday, July 29, 2022

Performing in the Park: Campfire Chronicles

Performing in the Park: Campfire Chronicles

Rising Grades 1st-3rd
July 18th – July 29th

Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:30PM CST with Chicago Children’s Theatre, at Whitney Young High School, 211 S Laflin
Drop-off from 8:30-8:55AM, option to sign up for free After-Care from 3:30-5:30PM at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave

Life is better by the campfire surrounded by friends, theatre, and spooooooky stories.. In two fun-filled weeks, students …

9:00AM, Monday, July 18, 2022
9:00AM, Friday, July 29, 2022