current calendar, culture, parks
A coup by the Chicago Children's Theatre has brought us a brilliantly colored "Big Top" as a venue for the group's upcoming production of "Go, Dog. Go!", an adaptation of P.D. Eastman's children's classic with original music by Michael Koerner. 
The huge tent just went up in Butler Field in the park, directly south of Monroe Street and between Michigan Av. and Lake Shore Drive.
Dates are April 13- May 20 and tickets are on sale as you read this, either by calling 312.334.7777 or accessing the theatre's website, www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org. Performances are held mornings, afternoons and evenings, depending on the day. The full schedule may be viewed on their website. Ticket prices vary. The play is suitable for age 4 and up. Target will sponsor a family matinee series on Sunday afternoons with 2 for 1 ticket prices, depending on availability.
When I stopped by today Michael Andrew Currey, the production manager was arranging to install sandbags to hold back spring rains and keep everything dry during the month plus run and enabling the play to go on, rain or shine.
A gala benefit is scheduled for Saturday, April 21. For info, call 773.227.0180, ext.50.
The bright gold and fuschia tent looks pretty spectacular, especially against the loop skyline. It was rented from the Giovanni family in Florida and shipped here especially for "Go, Dog. Go!"
"Go Dog. Go!" by Chicago Children's Theatre in Millenium Park at the Big Top. 312.334.7777.
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