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The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical, is an of the popular young adult Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan, with a book by Joe Tracz and a score by Rob Rokicki. In 2017, it was nominated as Best New Musical for a Drama Desk award, an Outer Critics Circle award, and an Off-Broadway Alliance award.
- Live Theater For Kids in Chicago
- Live Theater in The Suburbs of Chicago
- Dance Performances
- Classical Music and Music Concerts
- Shows For Kids at Children’s Theater Schools and High Schools
Briar Street Theatre in Chicago
3133 N. Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60657 Blue Man Group Ongoing dates; check the calendar online. Read our Blue Man Group review!
Broadway in Chicago
Cadillac Palace Theatre151 W. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 James M. Nederlander Theatre24 W. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60603 Auditorium Theatre 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Peter Pan James M. Nederlander Theatre March 26 – April 7, 2024 Trinity Irish Dance Company Auditorium Theatre March 3, 2024 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm Click here to read about our experience at Broadway in Chicago with kids.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S. Racine Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 A Year with Frog & Toad April 13 – May 26, 2024 Click here to read about our past experiences at Chicago Children’s Theatre.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road Rosemont, IL 60018 Monster Jam March 1-3, 2024
Alphabet Soup Productions in Chicago’s Suburbs
Shows at various times and locations throughout Chicagoland including: Cicero, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Naperville, Palos Hills, Romeoville and Schaumburg. Check their websitefor the current schedule. James & the Giant Peach January – March 2024 Alice in Wonderland April – July 2024
Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace
100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 A Christmas Carol January 24 – March 17, 2024 The Little Mermaid Novemeber 6, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
2936 N. Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 Broadway Through the Years April 28, 2024 A&A Ballet’s Cinderella May 18, 2024 | 3:00pm World Ballet Stars June 16, 2024
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 Flamenco Passion June 7 – 9, 2024
Giordano Dance Chicago
Harris Theater at Millennium Park 205 E. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 UNLIMITED | Season 61 April 5-6, 2024 | 7:30pm
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church 149 W Brush Hill Rd Elmhurst, IL 60126 Various Concerts March 10 and May 4, 2024
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra
Sheely Center for the Performing Arts 2300 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60062 Virtuoso Violins March 24, 2024 Fiesta Mexicana June 9, 2024
Academy of Music & Art
Mario Parente Theatre 1S325 Ardmore Avenue Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition June 7 – 9, 2024
BAM Theatre
Madden Theatre at North Central College 171 E Chicago Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 Seussical & Sweeney Todd (Double Feature) March 15 – 16, 2024
Children’s Theatre of Western Springs
Children’s Theatre of Western Springs 4384 Hampton Avenue Western Springs, IL 60558
Feb 13, 2024 · Going to a show can be an incredible experience for children at any age and Chicago’s theater scene has always offered so many kid-friendly performances. From performances based on television shows or books to unique dance shows, we’ve gathered up a list of the best family-approved shows in Chicagoland.
May 9, 2024 · Three classic, kid-friendly musicals are Aladdin, Back to the Future, and The Lion King. Aladdin. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under 4 will not be admitted....
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Jun 18 - Jul 14, 2024. Joffrey Ballet - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Civic Opera House, Jun 5 - 15, 2025. Discover Chicago's best Family Shows in 2024/25. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there.
May 17, 2024 · The Lion King is an excellent first Broadway show for elementary schoolers. Photo courtesy of the Disney Theatrical Group. Best Broadway Shows for Kindergartners and Up. 1. The Lion King – Minskoff Theatre. This long-running favorite is based on Disney's animated blockbuster about the coming of age of a young cub.
Dec 31, 2023 · Runs May 4 - Jun 9, 2024. Children’s author and illustrator Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage in the Tony-nominated musical A Year With Frog And Toad, based on his popular children’s book that follows two best friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and grumpy, but lovable Toad – through four fun-filled ...
