“Even stronger the second time around,” (Chicago Sun-Times), The Snow Queen is gathering momentum for her third year as Chicago’s #1 alternative to traditional holiday family fare. Warm storytelling, amazing puppetry and Michael Smith’s magical score combine for a wild ride into Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved winter tale. Returning are Tony-winning director Frank Galati, master puppeteer Blair Thomas & Co., choreographer Jim Corti, as well as veteran cast and band members. A delight for kids eight and up, Smith’s wickedly funny lyrics and sophisticated songs of the heart equally engage adults of all ages. “The nicest present we’ve gotten for the holidays.” (Time Out Chicago)
SPECIAL EVENTS!
Open Rehearsal
Thursday, November 20, 6 pm, FreeEnjoy an insider's look at The Snow Queen. Be the first to see what's new when the cast performs an excerpt from the show, followed by a talkback with the director, designers, actors, musicians and puppeteers. Bring the kids!
Fresh Squeezed Night Friday, November 28 - 6pm reception; 7:30pm show
Audiences under 40, this night is for you! The stars of our late-night holiday show, Drinking & Writing Vol IV: The 12 Steps of Xmas, will host a comedic pre-show tasting of a winter ale specially paired with The Snow Queen. Single tickets: $30, or make The Snow Queen the first show in your 5-Play Fresh Squeezed subscription - for as little as $80!
Lincoln Park Neighbors Night Wednesday, December 3 - 6pm reception; 7:30pm show
Old Town School of Folk Music's Different Strummer Music Store will give free lessons on the instuments in The Snow Queen during a pre-show reception catered by Fiesta Mexicana. Single tickets are $30, or buy a 5-Play Lincoln Park Neighbors Night subscription for only $120. Click here for our complete 2008-09 Lincoln Park Neighbors Night line-up.
Humanities Night
Thursday, December 4 - 6 pm pre-show event; 7:30 pm show
Go behind-the-scenes of The Snow Queen – literally. VictoryGardens’ artistic staff will lead small groups in pre-show backstage tours. See what goes on backstage, to make magic happen onstage.
Family Saturday Saturday, December 6, 3pm
The Snow Queen is for children 8 and up, but what about younger kids? No worries...bring your whole family on Family Saturday. Parents and older kids can watch the show, while we keep kids 4 and up entertained in our rehearsal room with theater games, crafts and storytelling. Tickets to the show are $48, with a $5 sitting fee per child (that's way less than your neighborhood sitter charges!). Or, buy a 5-Play Family Saturday subscription at a special introductory rate - only $155. Click here for more information and a complete list of our 2008-09 Family Saturday dates.
Pub Night
Friday, December 12 – 6:30pm-7:45pm; show at 7:30 pmMingle and enjoy appetizers and a free drink before the show, right next door at Clarke’s Bar and Grille.
Post Show Discussions Every Wednesday immediately following the performance
SPECIAL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS!
Buy the CD Songs from The Snow Queen, featuring 11 original songs from the show, is on sale in the Victory Gardens Biograph lobby for $15. Or, purchase the CD when you buy tickets to the show, and the CD is only $10! Click here to listen to excerpts, and to download a free single.
Give the gift of The Snow Queen The Snow Queen Holiday Gift Pack includes a personalized gift certificate for two tickets to the show, a Snow Queen temporary tattoo, and the Songs from The Snow Queen CD, all packaged in a festive holiday mailer, for only $89. In person or phone sales - (773) 871-3000 - only. Free pick-up at the box office, or $5 postage/handling if we mail the gift pack for you. Recipient is responsible for calling the box office and reserving show dates before the end of the run.
Subscribe and get a free CD!
Buy a Victory Gardens subscription for yourself or your loved ones, and get a FREE Songs from The Snow Queen CD. 5-play, 4-play and flex packages are still available, starting at only $64.
Host your holiday party at the Biograph!
Call 773.549.5788 X 2131 or email information@victorygardens.org to learn about group discounts and Snow Queen holiday party options at the Biograph.
20 @ $20
Victory Gardens always has 20 seats on sale for every show, for only $20. Limit 4 per customer. Restrictions apply. Subject to availability.
ASK THE BOX OFFICE ABOUT SENIOR, STUDENT AND KIDS' DISCOUNTS!
Live nearby? Call your neighbors, form a group, and
subscribe to Lincoln Park Neighbors Night.You’ll be treated to a private pre-show reception, then a night of Tony
Award-caliber theater, right in your backyard at the beautiful Victory Gardens
Biograph Theater.
Fiesta Mexicana is providing
a delicious spread for every event.Plus, a different Lincoln Park
business has signed up to make each Neighbors Night a unique, unforgettable
experience.All for the same price as a
regular subscription!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 6 pm reception; 7:30 pm show
Gloria Bond Clunie’s newest
drama is a modern-day homage to A Raisin in the Sun. Before the show, FacetsFilmSchool will present a
short seminar on the classic 1961 film, along with a discussion on other
pivotal films about the African American experience.
Class Dismissed
Wed,
March 25, 2009, 6 pm reception; 7:30 pm show
Living off the land is a plot
point in Jeffrey Sweet’s new comedy, set in the 1960s. So gratefulnotgreedy.com (formerly Mint
boutique) is hosting a sustainable good time!Shop eco-friendly wares and funk up a t-shirt on us to see how good it
feels (and looks!) to be grateful.
Love Person
Wed,
May 20, 2009, 6 pm reception; 7:30 pm show
What goes best with a romance
about two couples, three cultures and four languages? Chocolate, of
course, courtesy of Vosges Haut-Chocolat. Travel the world through
chocolate and taste the exotic flavors of Vosges Haut- Chocolat…for a luxury,
pre-show chocolate experience.
Blackbirdstarring William L. Petersen
Wed, July 8, 2009, 6 pm reception; 7:30 pm show
William Petersen, the star of
CSI, is returning to VictoryGardens to star in Blackbird!Playing off his TV crime fighting
persona, 43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley will host a pre-show CAPS meeting.Meet your neighborhood beat officers, learn
crime prevention tips, and take home free Neighborhood Watch signs.
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Previous Events:
Eurydice
Wed,
October 8, 2008, 6 pm reception, 7:30 pm show
Margaritas and massages kick
off the series!Lincoln Park Massage Spa
will dispatch their top massage therapists to give free pre-show rubdowns.Afterwards, you’ll be fully relaxed for MacArthur
Genius award winner Sarah Ruhl’s fresh take on the Greek Orpheus myth, told
from Eurydice’s point of view.
The Snow Queen
Wed,
December 3, 2008, 6 pm reception; 7:30 pm show
