Upcoming Events
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at the BAC
Children’s/Family, Holiday, Musical
Runs Nov 29 – Dec 23, 2023
It’s almost Christmas, and Santa’s list is missing! Join Mrs. Claus and the Elf Class of 2023 as they try to find it in time to save Christmas. Who stole the list? How will they get it back? Will Mrs. Claus save the day? Chicago Kids Company’s biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no time!
Mrs Claus! A Holiday Musical at the Apollo
Children’s/Family, Holiday, Musical
Runs Dec 05 – Dec 30, 2023
It’s almost Christmas, and Santa’s list is missing! Join Mrs. Claus and the Elf Class of 2023 as they try to find it in time to save Christmas. Who stole the list? How will they get it back? Will Mrs. Claus save the day? Chicago Kids Company’s biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no time!
Beauty and the Beast
Children’s/Family, Musical
Runs Jan 17 – Apr 27, 2024
Meet Bella, an adventurous young woman who ventures from her little village to save her Papa. She must be brave as she enters the Beast’s castle in the forest. There, Bella will encounter enchanted characters and the mysterious Beast himself. Can Beauty see through the Beast’s gruff exterior and discover his true nature?
Little Red Riding Hood
Children’s/Family, Musical
Runs Oct 19, 2023 – Mar 08, 2024
Sing along with Red and her friends as she travels through the forest to visit her Grandma. Will she get to Grandma’s before the Big Bad Wolf? “Don’t Stray From The Path,” but will Red remember her Mom’s important advice? Find out at this Chicago Kids Company favorite!
Chicken Little
Children’s/Family, Musical
Runs Mar 13 – May 24, 2024
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Will anyone believe Chicken Little’s warning? Sing along with Chicken Little and her friends Henny Penny, Turkey Lurkey, Goosey Loosey, and Foxy Loxy as they travel to tell the King the news.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Children’s/Family, Musical
Runs May 01 – Jul 26, 2024
Come along with Jack and his best friend Carmelita (a Spanish-Speaking Cow), as they try to save their village from a crazy Giant! Along the way you’ll meet a beautiful singing Harp, a Golden Goose, and a wacky Bean Salesman. Watch the Giant Beanstalk grow on stage!
Sleeping Beauty
Children’s/Family, Musical
Runs Jun 20 – Aug 02, 2024
This musical retells the story of the classic fairy tale. The King & Queen are hosting a party to announce the arrival of the new Princess. The entire Kingdom was invited, but one Fairy got left out. She shows up anyway, and presents her “gift” to the newborn baby. Can the three good Fairies save the day? Will the Princess sleep for 100 years? Or can a Handsome Prince save her with a Kiss?
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Founded in 1992 as a non-profit theater company, Chicago Kids Company has produced 53 original musicals based on fairy tales and children’s stories. CKC performs for over 50,000 people each year. Chicago Kids Company productions feature professional actors, sing-along songs, brightly colored costumes and sets, up-to-date references, and are geared for children ages 2 to 10 and their families.
The two co-founders of CKC (Paige Coffman and Jesus Perez) still run the show! Together they write, direct, compose, design, and create their signature colorful entertaining productions. This award-winning duo has written and produced every single CKC show for the past 31 years.
CKC’s productions are original musicals adapted from Classic Fairy Tales. They feature professional actors, up-to-date references, sing-along songs, brightly colored costumes and sets, and some of the goofiest characters you’ll ever see on stage!
All CKC productions are geared for children ages 2 to 10. CKC shows are perfect for Field Trips, Family Get-Togethers, Birthday Parties, … or just a family outing! Now in its 31st season, Chicago Kids Company is thrilled to continue to share the joy of theatre!