Oaklee's Family Guide NOV/DEC 2015 | Page 9

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 9 NOV/DEC 2015