THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO
Thursday 7th August 2025
(Multiple Dates Between Thursday 7th August 2025 & Saturday 9th August 2025)
The traditional Italian story of a wooden puppet yearning to be a real boy springs to life with inventive and awe-inspiring puppetry.
Carved out of wood by the lonely toymaker Geppetto, Pinocchio tumbles from one disastrous situation to another in search of adventure—only to discover that, in the end, all he really needs is an unselfish heart and the love of his father.
Based on Carlo Collodi's classic tale, this family musical illuminates the bond between parents and children in a magical performance that is sure to enchant audiences of all ages!
Doors open
Matinee 12pm
Evening 6pm
Shows Start
Matinee 1pm
Evening 7pm
Runtime
2.5 Hours
Recommended Age
5+
Cast
THE STORYTELLER / FAIRY - A maternal and mysterious woman.
GEPPETTO - A kindhearted widower.
PINOCCHIO - A cocky young puppet.
THE PUPPET MASTER - A down and out showman.
MARY - A poor excuse for a puppet.
ANNETTE - Another of the same.
THE FOX - A businessman.
THE CAT - His dimwitted moll.
LAMPWICK - An unruly brat.
THE DRIVER - A sturdy coachwoman.
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THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO
Music & Lyrics by NEIL BARTRAM
Book by BRIAN HILL
“The Adventures of Pinocchio” was commissioned by Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the World Premiere was presented on 13 July 2011 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL.; Barbara Gaines Artistic Director, Criss Henderson, Executive Director.
The Adventures of Pinocchio was developed for Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Rick Boynton, Creative Producer.
THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO is presented through special arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of R & H Theatricals, A Concord Theatricals Company
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