Billy Elliot the Musical

Called “The best show you’ll ever see” by the New York Post and “The most inspiring show I’ve seen in years” by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, BILLY ELLIOT is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true. Full of life, laughter, astonishing dancing and unforgettable music, this uplifting experience will stay with you forever. Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by the Tony-winning creative team: director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall, along with music legend Sir Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls “His best score yet!”

Dates: Mar 18, 2010 - Jul 11, 2010

Admission: $30-$100

Hours:
Tuesday 7:30 pm;
Wednesday 2 & 7:30 pm;
Thursday 7:30 pm;
Friday 8 pm;
Saturday 2 & 8 pm;
Sunday 2 pm

Location: Ford Center - Oriental Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60605

Website: For additional information please visit, http://www.broadwayinchicago.com

Chicago SummerDance 



The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs is excited to once again present Chicago SummerDance this summer as the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park blossoms into an urban dance space each Thursday through Sunday from June 17 to August 29. Forty-two different live bands swing, waltz, salsa, cha-cha, and more for locals and visitors. Last year over 100,000 people enjoyed the Chicago SummerDance festival, making it the largest festival of its kind in the United States.

Each night of the eleven-week festival offers an introductory one-hour dance lesson by professional instructors followed by two hours of music and dancing on a 4,600 square-foot, open-air dance floor designed by artist Dan Peterman out of 100% recycled materials. The dance floor is located in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, at 601 S. Michigan Avenue. Chicago SummerDance events occur every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, from 6 to 9:30 pm and on each Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 pm, weather permitting.

Updates and announcements will be available at the SummerDance Hotline at 312.742.4007, on ChicagoSummerDance.org, on Facebook at Chicago SummerDance, or on Twitter at SummerDance2010. 

Dates: June 17 - August 29
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, 6-9:30pm
Sunday afternoon, 4-7pm

Admission: FREE

Location: Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
601 S. Michigan Ave.

Website: For more information please visit www.ChicagoSummerDance.org