Chicago Children's Theatre Announces 2013-14 Season
By: Kelsey Denette Apr. 23, 2013
Chicago Children's Theatre (CCT) and Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell are delighted to announce three wildly imaginative productions for 2013-2014:
- the often-asked-for revival of A Year with Frog and Toad, the company's inaugural production eight years ago, directed again by Henry Godinez(October 9-November 24);
- the world premiere of Mr. Chickee's Funny Money, a new rhythm and blues musical, based on the best-selling book by Christopher Paul Curtis, author of Bud, Not Buddy, featuring music and lyrics by Motown legendLamont Dozier and his son Paris Dozier, directed by Derrick Sanders(January 21- March 2);
- the return of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favoritesperformed by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia (opening at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie April 25 - 26, moving to The Ruth Page Center for the Arts April 29 - June 1.)
For parents who enjoy experiencing live theater with their children but also like to save money, Chicago Children's Theatre is launching today an early bird pre-sale for Family Membership Passes offering a 30 percent discount on all three plays next season. The early bird sale runs through June 15, when standard Family Membership Passes still offering 20 percent off go on sale.
To purchase or for more information, visit chicagochildrenstheatre.org or call the Chicago Children's Theatre Box Office, (872) 222-9555. For information on deeply discounted group rates for schools, playgroups, birthday parties and scouting organizations, visit GroupTix.net or call (773) 327-3778.Comments
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