We%26#39;re comng to Chicago in July and bringing the kids --we%26#39;d like to see a show, but we%26#39;ve done Blue Man in Las Vegas and they don%26#39;t want to see Wicked... I%26#39;m wondering if they can go to a Second City show?
They are 13 and 17 years old -- well mannered, mature and used to live performances of many varieties... is there an age limit? Will we get nasty looks if we bring them?
We are staying at Hotel Monaco and we%26#39;re wondering if that is anywhere near SC Theatre.... Thanks for any advice!
Second City shows -- appropriate for teens?I have a 13 year old niece and I would be reluctant to take her for a couple of reasons, much of the comedy is about current events, esp. politics and I don%26#39;t think she would enjoy it all that much and also there is a fair amount of profanity and sexual humor.
Another option might be the comedy improv shows, Comedy Sportz caters to all ages (at least the earlier shows) and you might also look at IO, haven%26#39;t been there to a show in a while but their website might have info on age appropriateness.
Second City shows -- appropriate for teens?Agree with previous poster, 13 may be a little young for Second City, particularly evening shows. You might want to call them directly because they advertise improv education for teens so perhaps their matinees or other shows are geared toward a younger crowd.
The Hotel Monaco is not near SC, but it is in a fantastic location. Very close to where Wicked is playing, incidentally- too bad they don%26#39;t want to see that!
If I had teens, I%26#39;d take them to Navy Pier or one of the museums. If they are boys or into sports ESPN zone is within walking distance, If by any chance they would like are, you will be very close to the Art Institute of Chicago.
Have a great time- Chicago is fantastic!
Thanks for the input -- I guess SC isn%26#39;t for us this time. I%26#39;d sure like to talk them into seeing Wicked instead... maybe I%26#39;ll ';surprise'; them. We plan to do the museums and the architectural tour, but are looking for one or two nite events.
Picnicing at the Grant Park Music festival perhaps? Any more suggestions will be appreciated!
Appropriate for all ages = comedysportzchicago.com/site/鈥?287_245.htm
When we were in Chicago about 3 years ago, we took our teens (aged 13 and 16 at the time) to ';The Best of Second City'; which was on Monday night. (Monday night tickets are the cheapest.) It was a hilarious evening and not at all what I would call ';raunchy';. There were some other families with teens there and nobody gave us a nasty look. The comedians with Second City do not have to rely on blue humor to be funny--they are masters at being able to think on their feet and use the English language. (BTW, their website says that entry is prohibited only for children under the age of 10.)
Another show you might want to consider is Second City%26#39;s version of ';Romeo and Juliet'; which they perform each summer at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at the Navy Pier. (The Second City website doesn%26#39;t list the dates of the perfomances yet, so you might need to call them. We were there in July, so that%26#39;s when I imagine it is performed.) We also saw this play with our teens and they still say that it was the best and funniest show that they have ever seen. (And I%26#39;d have to agree.) There are a few risque jokes, but nothing that should overly offend you or your 13-year-old.
I am definitely NOT a permissive parent, but I found both shows to be perfectly OK for my younger teen and both of our kids had a great time.
The Cirque Shanghi is out at the Navy Pier Skyline Stage again this summer.
You might want to check and see what productions will be occurring at the Theatre on the Lake when you are here. Very reasonable price for some of the best theatre troupes. They sell out fast, as you can imagine.
Also, during the course of the entire summer, the City of Chicago is has the Art of Play special events at various locations around the city. I believe that there is an information center for this in the Chicago Cultural Center, but you can find information on the City of Chicago%26#39;s website.
Lookingglass Theatre will be showing their version of Alice in Wonderland, called Lookingglass Alice, starting June 20. I%26#39;ve been to several of their shows and would recommend them for all ages- they are unusual treatments of classics and this one promises acrobatics! Look for reviews at the end of June in the Chicago Tribune online, the Sun-Times or Chicago Reader. Lookingglass is in a really neat theater carved out of the old Water Tower treatment plant, right on Michigan Avenue at Chicago Avenue.
Putnam County Spelling Bee has extended its run through the summer, and is something your kids may like. Also, look for ';Short Shakespeare'; on Navy Pier at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
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