What happened to the sun? In a gray, sunless city, two stray cats named Kitty and Tom are about to find out. When a trade for some “magic” beans leads to a magnificent beanstalk, these siblings must climb to new heights to confront a sun-stealing giant. Join the Lifeline Theatre for this world premiere musical adventure—a magical experience for kids 4+ and the families who love them.
Chicago is a theater town, and stage shows meant for kids and families are as robust as the grown-up offerings. Some companies, like Chicago Children’s Theatre and Emerald City Theatre, dedicate their whole missions to entertaining and educating little ones; others, like Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Lifeline Theatre, make chldren’s theater part of a varied programming mix. With so many options, it’s never to early to get kids invested in the arts.