Alexandra F.:  Explore the beauty and majesty of water with the music of the CSO.

Alexandra F.:  Produced and presented in partnership with Chicago Children’s Theatre, young children will delight in this musical telling of the classic story of Goldilocks, who stumbles into the home of a family of bears and eats their porridge.

Alexandra F.:  A fun, kid-friendly orchestral performance depicting some of nature's most incredible animals.

Alexandra F.:  Produced and presented in partnership with Chicago Children’s Theatre, the classic tale of the 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf is brought to life on stage with music and child-friendly story-telling.

Upparent:  A holiday spectacular with acrobatic feats for the whole family to enjoy.

RebeccaH:  A dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, Blue Man Group encourages audiences to reconnect with their inner (and outer) child in order to see the world through a new perspective. Blue Man Group originally debuted at the Briar Street Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in 1997. Three bald and blue men explore today’s cultural norms with wonder, poking fun at the audience’s collective quirks and reminding them how much they all have in common. The show is continually refreshed with new music, stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology.

Shila:  The Chicago Magic Lounge is typically an adult-only bar and entertainment venue that features a calendar of events full of invigorating magic show performances. On select Sundays, they present family-friendly showcases geared for kids and adults alike. Performances vary and can range from magicians full of funny jokes for kids to mysterious illusionists full of jaw-dropping tricks.

Upparent:  See Mo Willem's wily pigeon driving the bus at a local theater near you, thanks to the traveling children's theater shows by AlphaBet Soup Productions. Be sure to click through to the website to see which dates the show will be playing at each theater.

Upparent:  A group of life-sized toys set out to save Christmas in this traveling children's theater show by AlphaBet Soup Productions. Be sure to click through to the website to see which dates the show will be playing at each theater.

Upparent:  Catch this Roald Dahl classic at a local theater near you, thanks to the traveling children's theater shows by AlphaBet Soup Productions. Be sure to click through to the website to see which dates the show will be playing at each theater.

Upparent:  Follow Alice on her famous adventures through Wonderland at a local theater near you, thanks to the traveling children's theater shows by AlphaBet Soup Productions. Be sure to click through to the website to see which dates the show will be playing at each theater.

Upparent:  This production of the classic Christmas tale is only one hour long, and perfect for children of all ages to enjoy! On select dates, you and your family are invited to have breakfast or dinner with Santa, too.

Upparent:  A grrr-iffic musical adventure with Daniel and his friends.

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences concludes the 2023 children’s theatre season with its winter production, THE SNOW QUEEN. Kids (and parents!) of all ages are invited to enjoy a musical take on Hans Christian Andersen’s coming-of-age adventure that inspired the hit Disney Movie, Frozen, running November 17 to December 31. Each one-hour performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the cast. 

Paramount Theatre:  NOMINATED FOR 7 LAURENCE OLIVIER AWARDS!

This fantastical musical follows young Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join four other Golden Ticket winners to tour the magical and mysterious chocolate factory of eccentric “Candy Man” Willy Wonka. When the factory gates are opened, experience the lifechanging journey through a world of “Pure Imagination,” revealed with Wonka’s army of curious “Oompa-Loompas.” Who will win the lifetime supply of chocolate?

When you arrive at Paramount you’ll be greeted in our Grand Gallery, transformed into a Christmas wonderland with a two-story fully decorated tree.