THE HUNDRED DRESSES Set To Premiere at Chicago Children's Theatre 9/25

Chicago Children's Theatre presents the world premiere of "The Hundred Dresses," a new musical by Ralph Covert and G. Riley Mills, with music by Covert (Disney's "Ralph's World"), and based on the beloved 1944 Newberry Honor book by Eleanor Estes. Sean Graney, who staged CCT's critically acclaimed "Hana's Suitcase" and "Honus and Me," will direct. Performances run Sept. 25- Nov. 1. "The Hundred Dresses" is enjoyed by everyone ages 6 and up.

From the playgrounds to the school hallways "The Hundred Dresses" is a timeless tale about power of words and finding the courage to stand up to others. Even when you stand alone. Wanda Petronski speaks strangely, has a funny last name, and lives in the wrong part of town. Who would believe she has a closet full of one hundred beautiful dresses? The kids at Franklin Elementary School certainly don't. Her school mates Maddie Martin and Peggy Hawthorne learn first-hand the danger of stereotypes, bullying and harsh words.

Royal George Theatre Mainstage 1641 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614

Performances are Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at noon and 3 p.m.

For tickets, priced $23-38, please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 312-988-9000.