An American Center for New Plays
Recipient of the Regional Theater Tony Award

Family Saturday

 

Victory Gardens is the only Chicago theater that makes it easy for parents to experience award-winning live theater, without the hassle of finding a sitter. At Victory Gardens’ Family Saturday performances, you watch the show, while we watch your kids! VGT education professionals will keep children 4 and up entertained with theater games, crafts and storytelling in our Prince Charitable Trusts Rehearsal Room, while you’re downstairs enjoying a new play in our beautiful Biograph Theater mainstage. In addition to instilling a love for theater, kids’ activities are tailored to each play's themes - guaranteeing a lively post-show conversation on the drive home. Parents are encouraged to check in during intermission, and join their kids for free gourmet cupcakes, courtesy of Swirlz Cupcakes.

“We were amazed at the amount of planning that went into the childcare.  For each play there were activities for the kids that drew from the central theme of the show we were seeing downstairs.  Our kids had a great time, while my husband and I were able to enjoy a "grown-up" time in the city.  Being able to attend a play without the hassle of finding a sitter and then worrying that they might cancel was tremendous. Of course, not feeling rushed during the travel time to and from the theater was an added bonus.” 

- Dina Berne, mother of Sophie (10) and Miriam (8) Family Saturday subscribers, 2007-2008

Call the box office - 773.871.3000 - about our introductory five-play Family Saturday subscription offer - only $155 per parent! That's five "date nights" for just over $300...such a deal!

2008/09 FAMILY SATURDAY PERFORMANCES ARE:

Living Green

Saturday, February 7, 2009 5 PM

A modern-day homage to A Raisin in the Sun.

Class Dismissed

Saturday, April 4, 2009 5 PM

A comedy set in the 1960s about youth and living with the consequences of how you spend it.

Love Person

Saturday, May 30, 2009 5 pm

A romance about two couples, three cultures, and four languages, performed in English, Sanskrit, American Sign Language, and projected e-mail.

Blackbird starring WILLIAM L. PETERSEN

Saturday, July 18, 2009 5 PM

The star of CBS-TV’s “CSI” returns to Victory Gardens to star in Blackbird by David Harrower.

 

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Previous Events:

Eurydice

Saturday, October 18, 2008 5 PM

A fresh take on the Greek Orpheus myth by MacArthur Genius award winner Sarah Ruhl.

The Snow Queen

Saturday, December 6, 2008 3 PM

Chicago’s #1 alternative to traditional holiday fare, back by popular demand, for ages 8 and up. Bring the whole family, and leave your little ones with us!

 

 

 

Essential Info

Venue: Victory Gardens Biograph Theater Zacek McVay Mainstage
Opening: October 18, 2008
Closing: July 18, 2009
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