WBUR presents

Circle Round Live – Chicago!

June 29, 2024
1:00 PM

About the Show

Join host Rebecca Sheir and composer Eric Shimelonis, plus a talented cast of actors, as they bring Circle Round stories to life on-stage in Chicago! This event features a live recording of two brand-new tales, allowing you to be a part of the Circle Round magic!

Meet us in the lobby after the event for a meet-and-greet with Rebecca and Eric along with exclusive Circle Round tour merch!

ABOUT CIRCLE ROUND
Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR’s Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-10. Each tale explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. Beloved voices from the stage, screen and podcast/public-radio worlds bring these stories to life with the help of narrator, writer, and veteran public radio host/reporter Rebecca Sheir. Eric Shimelonis, composer for the stage and screen, creates original music for each story.

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Event Details

Doors Open: 12:00pm
Show Begins: 1:00pm
Running Time: ~60 minutes
Ages: All ages
Performance Space: Historic Main Stage
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave
Parking: behind the building on Oakdale, and south of the building on Southport

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Dante 360

Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

And so we all begin—in darkness.

Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dantes universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

Its heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.

November 8–10, 2024