Dorothy and her pals head off to see “The Wizard of Oz” in Devonshire Playhouse Teen Performers’ production of the beloved musical.
“I’ve been trying to give students who return year after year a good variety of musicals,” said director Jessica Sawyer. “Last year, we did a contemporary musical so this year I wanted to do something traditional.”
Sawyer praised her 18 performers noting, “We have a lot of really young but excellent talent. This is the first full musical that a lot of these students have done.”
The director noted that she doesn’t use elaborate sets. “We focus on the characters and the storytelling,” she explained.
“It’s a great all-ages show,” Sawyer concluded. “There are a lot of funny moments, a lot of recognizable music and fun dances.”
Performances are 7 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, March 12-20 at Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie. Tickets are $12; $11 for ages 2-17 and seniors.
For details, call (847) 674-1500, ext. 2400 or go to www.skokieparks.org/devonshire-playhouse.
These mice are nice
Donald, Goofy, Cinderella, Rapunzel and other favorite characters are coming to the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont with “Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic.” Performances are 7 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 11-13. Tickets start at $20.
For details, call (800) 745-3000 or go to www.disneylive.com.
Seal of approval
Kids and grownups will be enchanted by “Mearra: Selkie from the Sea,” a Celtic fairytale musical, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. It’s based on the mythical tale of a seal that can transform into a human.
For details, call (847) 965-4220 or go to www.mgpl.org.
Rabbit response
A rabbit collects so many carrots that there’s no room for him in his burrow in “Too Many Carrots” by Katy Hudson. Kids will hear the story of the selfish bunny and do related activities and a coloring project during a special storytime, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie.
For details, call (847) 676-2230 or go to www.barnesandnoble.com.
Clowning around
A former Ringling Brother circus clown will lead an active game show during Brian Wismer’s Family Fun Challenge. The Second Sunday Family Program is 2-3 p.m. March 13 at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St. Pick up free tickets in KidSpace starting at 1:30 p.m. that day.
For details, call (847) 663-1234 or go to www.nileslibrary.org
