The Houdini Box: New Musical from Chicago Children's Theatre
Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60613)
- Full Price:
- $26.00 - $36.00
- Our Price:
- $5.00 - $19.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for The Houdini Box have expired.
The last date listed for The Houdini Box was Sunday March 4, 2012 / 2:00pm.
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- Full Price:
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28 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Absolutely fantastic!! I cannot recommend this play more highly. My son (age 9) and I went and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect - from chatting with the gal selling books in the entry, viewing the play to meeting the actors afterward. The fact that Selznick (author of the book) was integral in the development of this play was very evident - as the scenery looks as if it was "pencil drawn" just like the illustrations in Selznick's books. The play is only 1 hour - also perfect for a child's limited attention span. You must see it before it leaves town.Written on Feb 13 2012
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Not to be missed! Live music, puppetry, good acting and a great story. This was thought provoking for my 11 year old and my 5 and 8 year old were enthralled! The cast and comapany treat the children with respect! Wish it was longer!Written on Feb 28 2012
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Beth Negronida
I took my 5 and 7 year-old. I'm not sure the younger one really understood the story, but the 7 year-old enjoyed it. I thought the show was fun and the acting was quite good. My biggest complaint would be that the theater is rather flat and the stage is low, so the sight lines aren't very good (especially for kids).Written on Mar 06 2012
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Absolutely loved this performance. There is nothing greater than hearing my 5 year old laugh and seeing his face light up with joy and wonder. Don't miss this performance. It truly makes you want to go after your dreams, no matter how silly they may seem. Two thumbs way up!Written on Mar 06 2012
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More Information About The Houdini Box
Website
http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/shows/the-houdini-box
Quotes & Highlights
- Check out a short video preview.
- Named a "Top Ten Show to Watch For in 2012" by the Chicago Tribune.
Description
As famed escape artist Harry Houdini circles the globe performing one incredible stunt after another, Victor, a young devotee goes through his own rigorous magician’s training – locking himself in closets, holding his breath under water and walking into walls. After a chance encounter with his hero, Victor receives a special box that just might contain the secrets of Houdini’s great success.
Directed by famed large-scale spectacle and puppetry artist Blair Thomas, The Houdini Box is a musical adaptation of the popular children's book of the same name by Brian Selznick, famous for The Invention of Hugo Cabret, the basis of the hit movie Hugo.
Recommended for children ages 5 and older.
The show runs one hour with no intermission.