Our latest behind-the-scenes video is now live on Patreon! 🎥✨ Join Sarah for a special look at The Magic City stage setup at Chicago Children's Theatre! See how this reimagined production comes to life with more puppets, stunning visuals, and innovative storytelling. Join us on Patreon to watch the full video!
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The Magic City is currently on tour! Check out the upcoming tour dates below:
Jan 25—Feb 16 - Chicago, IL
Chicago Children's Theatre
Feb 19 - Kalamazoo, MI
The EFA Rep
Mar 01—Mar 02 - Costa Mesa, CA
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Mar 29—Apr 06 - New York, NY
The New Victory Theater
Tickets: https://manualcinema.com/calendar
We're just days away from opening night of The Magic City at Chicago Children's Theatre! 🤩 The Magic City first premiered in 2017, but we've completely revamped it with new songs, hundreds of handcrafted puppets, and more! We hope you can join us for a magical adventure ✨️
🗓️ Performances run January 25-February 16
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! You can purchase them here: https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/manual-cinemas-the-magic-city/
Access performances are available for The Magic City!
Sensory Friendly
Saturday, February 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Audio Description and Touch Tour
Saturday, February 9 at 2 p.m.
*Tickets must be purchased two weeks prior to performance
ASL and Open Captions
Saturday, February 15 at 9:30 a.m.
For more, go to chicagochildrenstheatre.org/access_performances or email [email protected].
Meet the cast of Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol! 🌟🎄 Lucy Little is a standout violinist and vocalist, bringing both extraordinary skill and passion to the stage with each performance. Come see Lucy and the rest of the cast at the Studebaker Theater until December 29!
Tickets: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/
Show Times:
Dec. 28, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Dec. 28, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Dec. 29, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Dec. 29, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Meet the cast of Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol! 🌟🎄 Felix Mayes is one of our incredibly talented puppeteers, bringing characters to life with precision and artistry. From delicate movements to dynamic gestures, Felix’s work adds a unique layer of magic to the show! Come see Felix and the rest of the cast at the Studebaker Theater now through December 29th!
Tickets 🎟️: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/
Meet the cast of Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol! 🌟🎄 LaKecia Harris brings Aunt Trudy to life with incredible energy, emotion, and dedication. Her performances are truly unforgettable! Come see LaKecia and the rest of the cast at the Studebaker Theater until December 29th!
Tickets 🎟️: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/
Our latest Patreon video is now live! 🌟🎄 Julia gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the stage set up for Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol at the Studebaker Theater!
Joining our Patreon community is an awesome way to directly support us and the work we do, so please consider signing up! www.patreon.com/manualcinema
AND if you're in the Chicago area, come see Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol! It's unlike anything you've seen before—in the best way possible. 🎄👻⛓️
Tickets: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/
Meet the cast of Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol! 🌟🎄 Alicia Walter blesses our ears at each performance with incredible vocals and keys playing! Come see Alicia and the rest of the talented cast at the Studebaker Theater (located in Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building) until December 29!
Tickets: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/
It's tiiiiiime!! 🎄🌟 We're so excited to share Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol with you all this holiday season! If you haven't purchased tickets yet, RUN, don't walk! This is seriously the holiday show you don't want to miss.
Performances run December 13-29 at The Studebaker Theater, located in Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building.
Tickets: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/
Introducing the cast of Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol! 🎄🌟 Meet Jeffrey Paschal, one of our talented puppeteers in the show!
If you're looking for an extraordinary holiday experience, Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol is a must-see! Combining hundreds of handmade puppets, live actors, and live musicians, it's a Christmas Carol like no other.
Performances run December 13-29 at The Studebaker Theater (located in Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building).
Be sure to secure your tickets now! 🎟️
Tickets: https://shorturl.at/lubGP
Hi friends! Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol opens NEXT WEEK at the Studebaker Theater! 🤩🎄 If you're in the Chicago area this holiday season, we'd love for you to come see the show!
Performances run December 13-29. See you there!
Tickets: https://shorturl.at/lubGP
Have you seen our latest Sound of the Month? 🎶 Ben takes us behind the scenes of scoring Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol! Sign up for our Patreon to watch the full video and enjoy more exclusive content. ✨️🔗
Sign up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/manualcinema
Speaking of Christmas Carol, have you grabbed your tickets yet? 🎄 Performances run December 13–29 at The Studebaker Theater, and it’s the perfect holiday treat!
Buy Christmas Carol Tickets: https://shorturl.at/lubGP
Named one of Chris Jones' Top 10 Holiday Shows for 2024 by the Chicago Tribune, Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol offers a a unique, cinematic reimagining of the classic Dickens tale. 🎄🌟
Grab your tickets today and join us for some holiday magic!
🎟️ Tickets: https://shorturl.at/lubGP
This isn’t just another holiday show—it's a one-of-a-kind experience that combines:
Live Actors bringing characters to life
Hundreds of Paper Puppets creating unforgettable visuals
Live Musicians filling the theater with an original score
Performances will run at the Studebaker Theater from December 13–29, 2024.
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