Navy Pier Theater Welcomes The Adventures of Pinocchio

July 23, 2011 - PRLog -- Since 1999, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater has been the crown-jewel of Navy Pier’s theatrical arts scene.  Its seven-story facility adds culture and creativity to the fun that Chicago’s Navy Pier is known for, by combining modern amenities and modelling after the Globe theater of William Shakespeare’s England.  The traditional courtyard-style theater seats 510 people around its proscenium stage for a truly intimate feeling between the actors and the audience.  There isn’t a bad seat in the house at the Shakespeare Theater.  For ideas on what to do around Navy Pier before and after the show, check out Concierge Preferred online at http://www.conciergepreferred.com/navy-pier.html.

The complex also features a flexible 180-seat theater, Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, rehearsal spaces, an English-style pub, a Shakespeare resource center for educators, and lobby and reception areas with views of Lake Michigan and Chicago's skyline.


The Adventures of Pinocchio at Chicago’s Navy Pier

The theater is home to The Chicago Shakespeare Theater Company who performs works by Shakespeare and more.  This month they’ll be performing The Adventures of Pinocchio, based on the classic story by Carlo Collodi.   Follow the story of live marionette Pinocchio in his quest to become a real boy as he learns life’s lessons.  The Adventures of Pinocchio lights up the stage with its amazing use of marionettes and lively music.  With music by Neil Bartram, this classic children’s story comes to life on the stage through the direction of Rachel Rockwel, and will surely delight theater-goers of all ages!
The Adventures of Pinocchio runs from July 13th – August 28th at Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Chicago Shakespeare Theater Box Office at 312-595-5600 or visit them online at http://www.navypier.com/things2do/entertainment/shakespea....


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