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Chicago-Live theater options for family? - davec - 07-24-2009
Hi! My father lives in Michigan and we are headed for a visit. On the way back to Iowa we plan to stop in Chicago. Are there any live theater options that would still have tickets available and would be appropriate for a family (2 adults and kids-16 years old and 11 years old)? I did spend some time searching with Google and did not found anything. I guess my search skills are lacking. Any theater options for early August?
Thanks!
Dave
Edit: Spelling and grammar
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - AlphaDog - 07-24-2009
What? This one doesn't appeal to you as family entertainment?!
http://www.theatreinchicago.com/playdetail.php?playID=3286
This is where I found it listed, but you've probably already checked out the link.
http://www.theatreinchicago.com/tictop.php
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - Black - 07-24-2009
I'd guess Jersey Boys would probably be your best bet.
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - davec - 07-24-2009
AlphaDog-thanks for your post! LOL! No, I didn't think the Blagojevich production would be a good fit for the kids. I did spend some time searching the theatreinchicago link and didn't yet find any shows that would be available the first week in August and that I felt were family shows. I do appreciate your input!
Dave
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - davec - 07-24-2009
Black-thanks for your post! I did find the Jersey Boys listing. In reading one summary it mentioned strong ("profane" ) language. Our 11 year old hasn't had an insulated life, but I am not sure I'd want to take him to a show where the language was a big issue. Thanks for your help!
Dave
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - Jerry® - 07-24-2009
What about Blueman Group?
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - Black - 07-24-2009
Jerry® wrote:
What about Blueman Group?
Good call, Jerry-- forgot about that.
Also, the neighborhood around there is a little more interesting than downtown, where most other productions are likely to be.
Also, consider Too Much Light makes the Baby Go Blind-- trés popular with the high school set-- I've been twice, I think:
http://www.neofuturists.org/
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - davec - 07-24-2009
Jerry-thanks for your post! I hadn't thought about Blueman Group. I will look into that. Thanks for the link!
Dave
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - davec - 07-24-2009
Thanks Black- I appreciate the link!
Dave
Re: Chicago-Live theater options for family? - bwicklander - 07-24-2009
Mary Poppins should still be there - it took over after Wicked left.
My company took a group there and everyone loves it.