Summer Matinee Series

At just $7 per ticket a field trip to Emerald City Theatre is a great way to introduce kids to their favorite stories live on stage.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Books and Lyrics by Judith Viorst
Music by Shelly Markham
June 20 – June 28, 2012
For ages 3 and up, 60 minutes
Genre: Musical
Gateway Theme: Fairness
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Alice in Wonderland
By Ernie Nolan
Based on the books by Lewis Carroll
July – December 2012
For ages 5 - 10, 60 minutes
Genre: Play

Field Trip Booking Specifications

Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis.
Ticket rates for our summer matinees are $7/ticket
Each person attending the show (children, teachers, and chaperones) needs a ticket
A 50% deposit is due to Emerald City two weeks after booking your reservation. Contracts are not valid until deposits have been received.
Final counts and balance is due two weeks prior to the performance.
Deposits and final payments are non-refundable.
Please notify Emerald City in advance if any special assistance, such as handicapped seating, is needed.

For performances beginning at 11:00am, please arrive at the Apollo Theater (located at 2540 N. Lincoln Ave) as close to 10:30am as possible.
Please keep the children on the bus upon arrival until an Emerald City Theatre representative greets you. The Emerald City Theatre representative will make a few announcements to your group and let you know when and where to unload the bus.
After each student matinee, there is a short talkback with the actors. Please remain in your seats after the talkback, and the house manager will dismiss groups as their buses arrive.
For problems or questions on show day contact the Manager on Duty at 312-405-2049 (This number is only for day-of show needs. For all other questions please call the regular administrative office number.)