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*
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The last date listed for The Houdini Box was Sunday March 4, 2012 / 2:00pm.
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Reviews & Ratings
Featured review from Goldstar Member
view more less of this reviewAbsolutely 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.
star this review starred report as inappropriateNot 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!
star this review starred report as inappropriateGreat show for children. The ingenuity of the sets and the puppets were wonderful. The only criticism would be that sometimes the music was a little too loud and overpowered the actors.
star this review starred report as inappropriateHoudini Box at Mercury Theatre. I was
pleasantly surprised at the seating we received via Goldstar. THE PLAY WAS absolutely wonderful and I've seen many family plays. Stage settings were entertaining and actors and costuming was so professional I highly recommend it.
We took the CTA red line and it was easy. Must mention the restaurant/bar next to and inside the theatre had great customer service. Sunday Feb 2012 CH of Evanston
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.