For the next two weeks on stage at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, in a program hosted by Chicago Children’s Theatre, the international performance troupe ISH, critically renowned for its dynamic melding of cultures and disciplines, will be–
SCRATCH that.
Here’s what you need to know: Insane half pipe. Hip-hop, beatbox and deejays.
Got it? Good. See you there.
“4-ISH”
WHEN: Friday to Jan. 28
WHERE: Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive
PRICE: $15-$25, contact 312-334-7777 or www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
More fare for families
Read on for more stage and music shows for young audiences.
“The Wiz”
Friday through Sunday at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.; $15-$20, 773-327-5252.
After “The Wizard of Oz” but before “Wicked,” there was a 1970s musical re-imagining of the L. Frank Baum story, staged here by Chicago Academy for the Arts. And it’ll be back again March 3 in a new, unrelated show by White Horse Theatre Company. For young teens and up.
“The BFG”
Through March 6 at Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo Drive; $8, 312-922-1999.
By the Theatre School at DePaul University. The orphan Sophie is snatched by a quirky but harmless Big Friendly Giant. For ages 5 and up.
“The Adventures of Anansi the Spider”
Feb. 7-22 at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.; $8-$10, 773-327-5252.
By the Musical Theatre for Young Audiences, a musical that weaves folktales about Anansi the Spider, the trickster of African folklore, into learning experiences. For grade-schoolers.
“Snow White & The 7 Dwarfs”
Through April 14 at St. Patrick Performing Arts Center, 5900 W. Belmont Ave.; $8, 773-205-9600.
Sing along with Snow White, her seven little helpers, a handsome Prince and the grumpy Queen. By the Chicago Kids Company.
“Go, Diego, Go Live! Great Jaguar Rescue”
Feb. 20-25 at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont; $16-$45.50, 847-671-5100 or 312-559-1212.
In a touring performance that mimics a televised “adventure,” Baby Jaguar gets his growl back. For young fans of the Nick Jr. show spun off from the cartoon “Dora the Explorer.”
The Laurie Berkner Band
At 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont; $25-$35, 847-671-5100 or 312-559-1212.
Music by the down-to-earth children’s singer (“I’m Not Perfect” and cable television’s “Jack’s Big Music Show.”)
“My Little Pony Live!
The World’s Biggest Tea Party”
Through Sunday at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont; $15-$30, 847-671-5100 or 312-559-1212.
The toys come to life on stage and put on a musical tea party. For young girls and the parents who must love them a lot.
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