Chicago Children's Theatre pivots to animated short for timely tale of 'Diamond's Dream'
Tickets: Free First there was a virtual puppet version of Leo Lionni’s mouse-centric children’s book “Frederick,” narrated by actor Michael Shannon (a brilliant choice going against type), followed by an adaptation of author Brian Selznick’s “Doll Face Has a Party,” directed by Selznick, and “My Magic Breath,” in which animated storybook illustrations were accompanied with music performed by Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians. Russell also felt it was a time to take some risks, to expand beyond the usual concept of theater for young audiences, which mostly revolves aroun...
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