Performances
Nov. 5-15 at Allstate Arena
Nov. 19-29 at United Center
www.ringling.com
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME
This show features artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, magnifying traditional
elements of the circus and combining them with never-before-seen
spectacles, original fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious
moments.
Thru Nov. 21
Alexander and the Terrible,
Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Northbrook: www.nbparks.org/
Theatre-Performing-Arts/purchase-tickets.htm
Nov. 6 only
Beauty and the Beast
Rockford: www.coronadopac.org
Coronado Performing Arts Center.
Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’, the
smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Rockford! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature
film, this eye-popping spectacle has
won the hearts of over 35 million
people worldwide.
This musical adaptation of the
popular book by the same name
brings young Alexander to life on
stage. Best for ages preschool &
grade school.
Thru Nov. 14
Esperanza Rising
Chicago: theatre.depaul.edu/
DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theatre.
Nov. 7-21
New Kid by Dennis Foon
Chicago:
www.adventurestage.org
Esperanza loves fancy dresses, pretty
dolls, and birthday parties, but when
tragedy hits her home in beautiful
Mexico, she is forced to flee to the
United States where things are very
different for her. Best for ages 8+.
Vittum Theater. Being the New Kid
can be tough. Join Nick and his
family as they depart Homeland for
America and discover whether or
not friendship speaks every language.
Nov. 14 – Dec. 27
A Christmas Carol
Chicago:
www.goodmantheatre.org
Nov. 11 – Dec. 19
Seussical
Lincolnshire:
www.MarriottTheatre.com
Goodman Theatre. Charles Dickens’
holiday classic about Scrooge, Tiny
Tim and three Christmas ghosts.
The Marriott Theater. In this fantastical, magical musical, some of your
favorite Dr. Seuss characters are lovingly brought to life.
Oaklee’s Family GuideTM for Chicagoland
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NOV/DEC 2015