The Young People's Theatre of Chicago set for inaugural season
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago's (YPT) inaugural 2022-23 season features two highly anticipated world premieres. The season launches with Glen Berger (Emmy Award - Peep and the Big Wide World; FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman) and Morgan Taylor's (Grammy nomination - Gustafer Yellowgood) S.T.E.M.-themed Peabody-a Musical Comedy for Intrepid Young Scientists (Oct 29-Nov 20) and concludes with John Glore's wickedly funny (and wonderfully spooky) adaptation of Abby Hanlon's early-reader favorite, Dory Fantasmagory (May 5-28). Both new works are expected to enjoy long lives in children's theaters across the country. Following the inaugural success of last year's Knuffle Bunny, YPT also introduces Chicago to Mo Willems' new musical adaptation of his own Caldecott Award-winning Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Feb 3-26).
All performances take place at The Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. For ticket purchases and more information, visit yptchi.org or call the box office at 773 404 7336.
In residence at the historic Greenhouse Theater Center, YPT produces the highest quality professional theatre for children of all ages and backgrounds. The company also plans to introduce performance and training opportunities for kids. Founding Artistic Director Randy White has directed extensively in New York and at regional theatres across the country. Mr. White was the founder of Cardinal Stage in Bloomington, IN, where he launched the extraordinarily successful "Cardinal for Kids" series.
"Last year's Knuffle Bunny was a hugely successful first outing for YPT," says Mr. White. "Now, as we get ready for our first full season of work, the company is focused on bringing original and innovative theatre to Chicagoland's children and families. We're excited to partner with community organizations, parents, impassioned educators, and local business leaders to make it possible for local children of all ages and backgrounds to experience and participate in a wide range of transformative theatrical experiences!"