Nickelodeon's "Storytime Live" comes to Chicagoland

It’s a child’s dream come true!

Nickelodeon’s latest musical adventure,  “STORYTIME LIVE,” brings four of the top-rated preschool shows together for an exciting musical adventure at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., March 12-14. Hosted by Nickelodeon characters Moose and Zee, the show features “The Backyardigans,” “Wonder Pets!,” “Ni Hao, Kai-lan” and “Dora the Explorer.”

Tickets just went on sale and are currently available online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Rosemont Theatre box office and at all Ticketmaster outlets.  For groups of 15 or more please call GroupTix at 1-877-447-7849.

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Rosemont Theatre
5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018 Map | More Info…

As you recover from the post-turkey shopping melee this coming weekend, think about going out to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie to see Cirque Le Masque, an amazing acrobatic circus!

With death defying feats, spectacular effects and performers seemingly oblivious to the forces of gravity, Cirque Le Masque is filled with non-stop excitement for the whole family! What a great way get away from the in-laws and out of the house!

To get this special offer of 4 tickets for $99, use code 4PACK online at northshorecenter.org or call 847.673.6300. Some restrictions apply, contact the box office for full details.

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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077 Map | More Info…

Olympia Dukakis to be special guest at American Blues Theater Benefit

Next Monday Olympia Dukakis will be in Chicago!

Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis will be the special guest at American Blues Theater’s “The Rebirth of Blues Benefit,” Monday, Nov. 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgeview Bank, 4753 N. Broadway. The acclaimed theater company kicks off its 24^th season with this awesome party….and you can be there!

Tickets are $75 ($125 VIP tickets include a 5:30 p.m. private reception with Dukakis). Parking is available adjacent to the bank and is complimentary. For tickets, call 312.725.4ABT or visit americanbluestheater.com. 

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Pictured L-R Natalie Berg, Leslie Ann Sheppard, Kurt Ehrmann. Photo Michael Brosilow

Saturday, Oct. 31 …All dressed up with kid in tow but looking for somewhere  to go during the day? Swing by the Royal George Theater, 1641 N. Halsted St. for the noon or 3 p.m. performance of Chicago Children’s Theatre’s hit musical “The Hundred Dresses.” Old Man Svenson will give you a great scare and if you haven’t decided on your costume yet you might get an idea or two from the character Willie Bounce. After the show you can meet the cast in the lobby who, in the spirit of the day, will be handing out treats. Plus, as a special treat for Chicago this Halloween there’s a special offer: one child (12 and under) ticket free with purchase of each full-price adult ticket! Folks should request “Treat4” when ordering. Offer applies to Saturday, Oct. 31 only (subject to availability; restrictions apply).

For tickets or more info  call the Royal George Box Office, 312.988.9000.

Photo Credit: Saverio Truglia

…WHAT IS THE NATURE OF A GIFT?

In a new work conceived and directed by Collaboraction company member and Creative Director, Sam Porretta, and inspired by Lewis Hyde’s “The Gift,” Collaboraction will take audiences on a theatrical journey that explores the nature of gifts, community and culture. G.I.F.T. will play for three weeks only Nov. 12 – 29, 2009 at 459 1/2 N. Wolcott, Chicago. 

An ensemble of 11 performers and a multi-disciplinary design team bring a new world to life in a production that is not a typical “holiday” offering. Otherworldly characters will take the audience on an immersive and interactive adventure that traverses through four different environments built within the sprawling 7,000 square foot compound that Collaboraction now calls home.  In this transformative environment, audiences can participate and ruminate on gifting as we enter a season full of certain expectations.    Read the rest of this entry »

@getoutchicago  is celebrating our 1,000th follower this week!  We are celebrating with a pair of free tickets to Broadway’s NEW Tony Award-winning revival of SOUTH PACIFIC, which is coming to Chicago this November.

All YOU have to do is RT our message about SOUTH PACIFIC today by 5 p.m.  The message is going out today at noon – don’t miss it!  If you RT you will be automatically entered to win!  Winner will be drawn at 5 p.m. today.

Good luck!

16th Street Theater and North Berwyn Park District present a FREE staged reading of Todd Logan’s DEFAMATION directed by Richard Shavzin on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 26 at 5 p.m.

Race, religion and class collide when a South Side African American woman sues a Jewish North Shore real estate developer for defamation. The audience is drawn in unexpectedly in this courtroom drama.

Tickets are free but reservations are requested. Please call 708.795.6704.

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Berwyn Cultural Center
6420 16th St., Berwyn, IL 60402 Map | Info…