Activities, Camps and After School Classes in Chicago, IL

Preschoolers can now experience the magic of Broadway with a class designed specifically for them! Each week, Broadway Little Stars introduces preschoolers to a new musical through activities inspired by the “show of the week” and designed to get them singing, dancing, and acting along. Classes are taught by professional teaching artists who are experts at engaging and educating children in fun, developmentally appropriate ways. Whether your child is ready for the spotlight or simply loves musicals, this class is for them!

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

No school? No problem! Spend the day with Stages! With singing, dancing, acting, and art inspired by your child's favorite musicals, we’ve got something for every creative kid. Choose to enroll for one day-off camp or join us for the entire school year for a discounted rate! Friday, September 25 - Descendants Monday, October 12 - Shrek Friday, October 23 - Descendants Monday, November 2 - Newsies Tuesday, November 3 - Wicked Wednesday, November 11 - Hamilton Monday, November 23 - Zombies Tuesday, November 24 - Addams Family Wednesday, November 25 - K Pop Demon Hunters Monday, December 7 - TBD Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29 - Frozen 1 & 2 Wednesday, December 30 - Noon Years Eve Eve (9am-12pm) Monday, January 4 - Finding Nemo Monday, January 18 - Matilda Friday, January 29 - Hairspray Monday, February 15 - The Little Mermaid Tuesday, February 23 - Six Tuesday, April 6 - Mamma Mia Monday, April 12 - Zootopia Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance. ***Families are responsible for providing: - Nut free morning snack - Nut free lunch - Nut free afternoon snack - A water bottle. Please make sure that everything is labeled.

No school? No problem! Spend the day with Stages! With singing, dancing, acting, and art inspired by your child's favorite musicals, we’ve got something for every creative kid. Choose to enroll for one day-off camp or join us for the entire school year for a discounted rate! Friday, September 25 - Descendants Monday, October 12 - Shrek Friday, October 23 - Descendants Monday, November 2 - Newsies Tuesday, November 3 - Wicked Wednesday, November 11 - Hamilton Monday, November 23 - Zombies Tuesday, November 24 - Addams Family Wednesday, November 25 - K Pop Demon Hunters Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29 - Frozen 1 & 2 Wednesday, December 30 - Noon Years Eve Eve Monday, January 4 - Finding Nemo Monday, January 18 - Matilda Friday, January 29 - Hairspray Monday, February 15 - The Little Mermaid Tuesday, February 23 - Six Tuesday, April 6 - Mamma Mia Monday, April 12 - Zootopia Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance. ***Families are responsible for providing: - Nut free morning snack - Nut free lunch - Nut free afternoon snack - A water bottle. Please make sure that everything is labeled.

**This class skips the week of Thanksgiving*** This class is an extension of Intro to Wheel Throwing. Students will work on perfecting their cylinder, but also do more shaping, and throw with more weight (3-5lbs). This is for students that have already taken an intro to wheel throwing class, or have some experience on the wheel. *Participants must take classes appropriate to their skill level. If you knowingly take a class that is inappropriate to your skill level we may remove you from the class and issue a refund. If you have questions, please email us.* Included with this class: - Students have access to the studio for practicing outside of class. - This class comes with 25lbs of clay. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - Students must purchase their own tools. We have some you can use the first day. https://www.dickblick.com/products/kemper-pottery-tool-kit/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=30325-1009&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NebBhDDARIsAANiDD1uE1jvwIzojiMcLJFOwoIJe4v0U83qOtLVpr9c_hKmupIT0iD9cAYaAk8EEALw_wcB - Cancellations will not be refunded less than 24 hours in advance. Make up classes will be announced in the Welcome email.

This class is for those that want to deepen their hand building knowledge or get assistance on a specific project. Students are welcome to come in with specific project ideas, or have guidance through a process with Janiece. This class could go more deeply into flat slab/tiles, extruded draped forms, and additive surface embellishment based on requests. *Participants must take classes appropriate to their skill level. If you knowingly take a class that is inappropriate to your skill level we may remove you from the class and issue a refund. If you have questions, please email us.* Included with this class: - This class comes with 25lbs of clay. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - Students must purchase their own tools. We will send more info about make-ups with our welcome email. We do not refund for cancellations less then 24hours in advance.

***This class skips the week of Thanksgiving*** This class is for Youth age 12-17 years old. ABOUT: This class covers the basics of making cups and bowls on the pottery wheel, pulling handles, trimming, and glazing pieces. Students will finish 4-6 projects. - This class includes unlimited clay the duration of the class. Students will have access to the studio and clay for practicing outside of class time. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - tools provided - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Cancellations will not be refunded less than 24 hours in advance. We don't do individual make ups. There will be a group make up class on Friday, Nov. 17 from 6-8pm and Thursday, Dec. 21st from 6-8pm. You can possibly drop into another class if you email in advance. HEALTH WARNING: Wheel throwing can be physically intense on joints and muscles, and can cause minor strains and injury.

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. NO CLASS 10.26 NO CLASS 11.9

Join us in the Big Blue World for our 2027 Broadway Stars Mainstage Production, DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR.! Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie that features music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience both in the classroom and on professional stages, and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer. PRODUCTION ADMIN FEE INCLUDES: *Tech Week Rehearsals *4 tickets to our production (Additional tickets will be available to purchase closer to the performance) *Scripts & other class materials *Costumes (Families will NOT be asked to go out and purchase items for the show but may be asked to bring clothing you already own.) *Props & Sets *Week Long Rental at The Biograph Theater AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Stages offers after school pick-up from Skinner West, Skinner West Branch, Montessori Academy of Chicago, Intercultural Montessori & World Language Academy. You can add in "extras" for $40 for the semester! WHAT TO EXPECT: -- Weeks 1-2 (Jan 11 - Jan 23): Setting the Stage — Families who are new to Stages are invited to join us for a FREE TRIAL the week of January 11-16, 2027. Email info@stageschicago.com to set up a trial class! The first two weeks of the semester will focus on learning and perfecting the foundational musical theater skills every Broadway Star needs when performing on stage. Classes will participate in acting games and begin to learn music and choreography for their auditions. These first two weeks of the semester also allow our teachers to get to know students and start to determine which scenes, songs, and roles will be the best fit for each child. -- Weeks 3-4 (Jan 25 - Feb 6): I Hope I Get It! -- During weeks 3-4 of the semester, students will participate in a personalized audition process. Auditions at Stages are designed to be a low stress, fun experience where Broadway Stars get to show off what they’ve been learning the first few weeks of the semester and tell us what they are most excited to do in the show. Every audition will look different as every child is different. For children who are new to performing or nervous about auditioning, this will be an informal, low-stakes experience. For children who have been performing for a while or are ready for a challenge, this will be treated as a more formal audition. HOW DOES CASTING WORK? Each class will perform specific scenes and songs from our musical, not the entire musical. Classes will come together for the final performance to perform the show in its entirety. NEW FOR 2027, our Grade 2-5 casts will be taking a step toward more traditional casting where each character is played by the same student for several scenes rather than a new student playing the role each scene. EVERY CHILD WILL BE GIVEN A ROLE OR SPECIAL PART IN THE SHOW. We will work together with participants to make sure they have a speaking line, solo, duet, etc. that they are excited to perform! -- Weeks 5-13 (Feb 8 - Apr 16): Putting It Together -- During Weeks 5-12, children will begin putting together their show! Each week, classes will work on their assigned scenes and songs. During these classes, we will focus on learning and rehearsing musical numbers and choreography, blocking acting scenes, and introducing various theatrical elements that will be used in our show such as sets, props, and costumes. Don’t worry, it’s not all work. Classes will also have the opportunity to play theater games designed to introduce new performance skills and brush up on concepts we’ve learned in previous classes. -- Weeks 13-17 (April 19 - May 15): Prepping for Opening Night -- Classes will begin running doing “Run Thrus” where they perform all of their scenes and songs from start to finish. We’ll also start adding in transitions so performers know when and how to enter/exit the stage, when to get microphones, make a costume change, or pick up a prop from the prop table. These classes are VERY important and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child is at every class unless they are ill. -- Week 18: Tech Week: Tuesday, May 18 - Friday, May 21 -- The week of the show, we will be having rehearsal after school May 18-May 21 where ALL of the classes are brought together to run the show in the space. These rehearsals will be MANDATORY. SHOW DATES: May 22-23, 2027 SHOW LOCATION: The Biograph Theatre (2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) --Week 19 (May 24 - 29): Cast Party! Students will attend their usual class time at their rehearsal location to celebrate and reminisce on their performance experience! DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO, JR. Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book Adapted by: Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by: Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

Join us in the Big Blue World for our 2027 Broadway Stars Mainstage Production, DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR.! Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book Adapted by: Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by: Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, that features music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience both in the classroom and on professional stages and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer. *NEW FOR 2027 - Students in Grades K-2 will have their own shows separate from students in our Grades 2-5 Casts. The will also not be required to attend Tech Rehearsals on school nights, instead they will have 2 rehearsals at The Biograph Theater the weekend before the show PRODUCTION ADMIN FEE INCLUDES: *2 Rehearsals at The Biograph the weekend before the show *4 tickets to our production (Additional tickets will be available to purchase closer to the performance) *Scripts & other class materials *Costumes (Families will NOT be asked to go out and purchase items for the show but may be asked to bring clothing you already own.) *Props & Sets *Week Long Rental at The Biograph Theater AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Stages offers after school pick-up from Skinner West, Skinner West Branch, Montessori Academy of Chicago, Intercultural Montessori & World Language Academy. You can add in "extras" for $40 for the semester! WHAT TO EXPECT: – Weeks 1-2 (Jan 11 - Jan 23): Setting the Stage — Families who are new to Stages are invited to join us for a FREE TRIAL the week of January 11-16, 2027. Email info@stageschicago.com to set up a trial class! The first two weeks of the semester will focus on learning and perfecting the foundational musical theater skills every Broadway Star needs when performing on stage. Classes will participate in acting games and begin to learn music and choreography for their auditions. These first two weeks of the semester also allow our teachers to get to know students and start to determine which scenes, songs, and roles will be the best fit for each child. – Weeks 3-4 (Jan 25 - Feb 6): I Hope I Get It! -- During weeks 3-4 of the semester, students will participate in a personalized audition process. Auditions at Stages are designed to be a low stress, fun experience where Broadway Stars get to show off what they’ve been learning the first few weeks of the semester and tell us what they are most excited to do in the show. At this age, every audition will look different as every child is different. Students will be encouraged to sing by themselves but will be allowed to sing with a friend or in a small group if they are not ready to do it on their own. Sheet music and sides (small sections of the script used during auditions) will also be shared so you can practice at home with your child if they would like. More information regarding auditions will be included in your welcome packet at the start of the semester! HOW DOES CASTING WORK? Each class will perform specific scenes and songs from our musical, not the entire musical. Classes will come together for the final performance to perform the show in its entirety. EVERY CHILD WILL BE GIVEN A ROLE OR SPECIAL PART IN THE SHOW. We will work together with participants to make sure they have a speaking line, solo, duet, etc. that they are excited to perform! – Weeks 5-13 (Feb 8 - Apr 16): Putting It Together -- During Weeks 5-12, children will begin putting together their show! Each week, classes will work on their assigned scenes and songs. During these classes, we will focus on learning and rehearsing musical numbers and choreography, blocking acting scenes, and introducing various theatrical elements that will be used in our show such as sets, props, and costumes. Don’t worry, it’s not all work. Classes will also have the opportunity to play theater games designed to introduce new performance skills and brush up on concepts we’ve learned in previous classes. --Weeks 13-17 (April 19 - May 15): Prepping for Opening Night-- Classes will begin running doing “Run Thrus” where they perform all of their scenes and songs from start to finish. We’ll also start adding in transitions so performers know when and how to enter/exit the stage or pick up a prop from the prop table. These classes are VERY important and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child is at every class unless they are ill. – Week 18: Tech Rehearsals Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16 – Students in our K-2 classes will not participate in a traditional tech week. Instead, they will have 2 rehearsals at The Biograph Theater the weekend before the show: Friday, May 14, 4:30pm - 6:45pm Saturday, May 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm *Students WILL have class at their regular location during their regular day and time the week of the show. SHOW DATES & TIMES: Saturday, May 22, 10:00am Saturday, May 22, 12:00pm SHOW LOCATION: The Biograph Theatre (2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) --Week 19 (May 24 - 29): Cast Party! Students will attend their usual class time at their rehearsal location to celebrate and reminisce on their performance experience!

Join us in the Big Blue World for our 2027 Broadway Stars Mainstage Production, DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR.! Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie that features music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience both in the classroom and on professional stages, and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer. PRODUCTION ADMIN FEE INCLUDES: *Tech Week Rehearsals *4 tickets to our production (Additional tickets will be available to purchase closer to the performance) *Scripts & other class materials *Costumes (Families will NOT be asked to go out and purchase items for the show but may be asked to bring clothing you already own.) *Props & Sets *Week Long Rental at The Biograph Theater AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Stages offers after school pick-up from Skinner West, Skinner West Branch, Montessori Academy of Chicago, Intercultural Montessori & World Language Academy. You can add in "extras" for $40 for the semester! WHAT TO EXPECT: -- Weeks 1-2 (Jan 11 - Jan 23): Setting the Stage — Families who are new to Stages are invited to join us for a FREE TRIAL the week of January 11-16, 2027. Email info@stageschicago.com to set up a trial class! The first two weeks of the semester will focus on learning and perfecting the foundational musical theater skills every Broadway Star needs when performing on stage. Classes will participate in acting games and begin to learn music and choreography for their auditions. These first two weeks of the semester also allow our teachers to get to know students and start to determine which scenes, songs, and roles will be the best fit for each child. -- Weeks 3-4 (Jan 25 - Feb 6): I Hope I Get It! -- During weeks 3-4 of the semester, students will participate in a personalized audition process. Auditions at Stages are designed to be a low stress, fun experience where Broadway Stars get to show off what they’ve been learning the first few weeks of the semester and tell us what they are most excited to do in the show. Every audition will look different as every child is different. For children who are new to performing or nervous about auditioning, this will be an informal, low-stakes experience. For children who have been performing for a while or are ready for a challenge, this will be treated as a more formal audition. HOW DOES CASTING WORK? Each class will perform specific scenes and songs from our musical, not the entire musical. Classes will come together for the final performance to perform the show in its entirety. NEW FOR 2027, our Grade 2-5 casts will be taking a step toward more traditional casting where each character is played by the same student for several scenes rather than a new student playing the role each scene. EVERY CHILD WILL BE GIVEN A ROLE OR SPECIAL PART IN THE SHOW. We will work together with participants to make sure they have a speaking line, solo, duet, etc. that they are excited to perform! -- Weeks 5-13 (Feb 8 - Apr 16): Putting It Together -- During Weeks 5-12, children will begin putting together their show! Each week, classes will work on their assigned scenes and songs. During these classes, we will focus on learning and rehearsing musical numbers and choreography, blocking acting scenes, and introducing various theatrical elements that will be used in our show such as sets, props, and costumes. Don’t worry, it’s not all work. Classes will also have the opportunity to play theater games designed to introduce new performance skills and brush up on concepts we’ve learned in previous classes. -- Weeks 13-17 (April 19 - May 15): Prepping for Opening Night -- Classes will begin running doing “Run Thrus” where they perform all of their scenes and songs from start to finish. We’ll also start adding in transitions so performers know when and how to enter/exit the stage, when to get microphones, make a costume change, or pick up a prop from the prop table. These classes are VERY important and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child is at every class unless they are ill. -- Week 18: Tech Week: Tuesday, May 18 - Friday, May 21 -- The week of the show, we will be having rehearsal after school May 18-May 21 where ALL of the classes are brought together to run the show in the space. These rehearsals will be MANDATORY. SHOW DATES: May 22-23, 2027 SHOW LOCATION: The Biograph Theatre (2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) --Week 19 (May 24 - 29): Cast Party! Students will attend their usual class time at their rehearsal location to celebrate and reminisce on their performance experience! DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO, JR. Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book Adapted by: Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by: Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton

Join us in the Big Blue World for our 2027 Broadway Stars Mainstage Production, DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR.! Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie that features music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience both in the classroom and on professional stages, and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer. PRODUCTION ADMIN FEE INCLUDES: *Tech Week Rehearsals *4 tickets to our production (Additional tickets will be available to purchase closer to the performance) *Scripts & other class materials *Costumes (Families will NOT be asked to go out and purchase items for the show but may be asked to bring clothing you already own.) *Props & Sets *Week Long Rental at The Biograph Theater AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Stages offers after school pick-up from Skinner West, Skinner West Branch, Montessori Academy of Chicago, Intercultural Montessori & World Language Academy. You can add in "extras" for $40 for the semester! WHAT TO EXPECT: -- Weeks 1-2 (Jan 11 - Jan 23): Setting the Stage — Families who are new to Stages are invited to join us for a FREE TRIAL the week of January 11-16, 2027. Email info@stageschicago.com to set up a trial class! The first two weeks of the semester will focus on learning and perfecting the foundational musical theater skills every Broadway Star needs when performing on stage. Classes will participate in acting games and begin to learn music and choreography for their auditions. These first two weeks of the semester also allow our teachers to get to know students and start to determine which scenes, songs, and roles will be the best fit for each child. -- Weeks 3-4 (Jan 25 - Feb 6): I Hope I Get It! -- During weeks 3-4 of the semester, students will participate in a personalized audition process. Auditions at Stages are designed to be a low stress, fun experience where Broadway Stars get to show off what they’ve been learning the first few weeks of the semester and tell us what they are most excited to do in the show. Every audition will look different as every child is different. For children who are new to performing or nervous about auditioning, this will be an informal, low-stakes experience. For children who have been performing for a while or are ready for a challenge, this will be treated as a more formal audition. HOW DOES CASTING WORK? Each class will perform specific scenes and songs from our musical, not the entire musical. Classes will come together for the final performance to perform the show in its entirety. NEW FOR 2027, our Grade 2-5 casts will be taking a step toward more traditional casting where each character is played by the same student for several scenes rather than a new student playing the role each scene. EVERY CHILD WILL BE GIVEN A ROLE OR SPECIAL PART IN THE SHOW. We will work together with participants to make sure they have a speaking line, solo, duet, etc. that they are excited to perform! -- Weeks 5-13 (Feb 8 - Apr 16): Putting It Together -- During Weeks 5-12, children will begin putting together their show! Each week, classes will work on their assigned scenes and songs. During these classes, we will focus on learning and rehearsing musical numbers and choreography, blocking acting scenes, and introducing various theatrical elements that will be used in our show such as sets, props, and costumes. Don’t worry, it’s not all work. Classes will also have the opportunity to play theater games designed to introduce new performance skills and brush up on concepts we’ve learned in previous classes. -- Weeks 13-17 (April 19 - May 15): Prepping for Opening Night -- Classes will begin running doing “Run Thrus” where they perform all of their scenes and songs from start to finish. We’ll also start adding in transitions so performers know when and how to enter/exit the stage, when to get microphones, make a costume change, or pick up a prop from the prop table. These classes are VERY important and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child is at every class unless they are ill. -- Week 18: Tech Week: Tuesday, May 18 - Friday, May 21 -- The week of the show, we will be having rehearsal after school May 18-May 21 where ALL of the classes are brought together to run the show in the space. These rehearsals will be MANDATORY. SHOW DATES: May 22-23, 2027 SHOW LOCATION: The Biograph Theatre (2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) --Week 19 (May 24 - 29): Cast Party! Students will attend their usual class time at their rehearsal location to celebrate and reminisce on their performance experience! DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO, JR. Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book Adapted by: Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by: Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton

Join us in the Big Blue World for our 2027 Broadway Stars Mainstage Production, DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR.! Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie that features music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience both in the classroom and on professional stages, and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer. PRODUCTION ADMIN FEE INCLUDES: *Tech Week Rehearsals *4 tickets to our production (Additional tickets will be available to purchase closer to the performance) *Scripts & other class materials *Costumes (Families will NOT be asked to go out and purchase items for the show but may be asked to bring clothing you already own.) *Props & Sets *Week Long Rental at The Biograph Theater AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Stages offers after school pick-up from Skinner West, Skinner West Branch, Montessori Academy of Chicago, Intercultural Montessori & World Language Academy. You can add in "extras" for $40 for the semester! WHAT TO EXPECT: -- Weeks 1-2 (Jan 11 - Jan 23): Setting the Stage — Families who are new to Stages are invited to join us for a FREE TRIAL the week of January 11-16, 2027. Email info@stageschicago.com to set up a trial class! The first two weeks of the semester will focus on learning and perfecting the foundational musical theater skills every Broadway Star needs when performing on stage. Classes will participate in acting games and begin to learn music and choreography for their auditions. These first two weeks of the semester also allow our teachers to get to know students and start to determine which scenes, songs, and roles will be the best fit for each child. -- Weeks 3-4 (Jan 25 - Feb 6): I Hope I Get It! -- During weeks 3-4 of the semester, students will participate in a personalized audition process. Auditions at Stages are designed to be a low stress, fun experience where Broadway Stars get to show off what they’ve been learning the first few weeks of the semester and tell us what they are most excited to do in the show. Every audition will look different as every child is different. For children who are new to performing or nervous about auditioning, this will be an informal, low-stakes experience. For children who have been performing for a while or are ready for a challenge, this will be treated as a more formal audition. HOW DOES CASTING WORK? Each class will perform specific scenes and songs from our musical, not the entire musical. Classes will come together for the final performance to perform the show in its entirety. NEW FOR 2027, our Grade 2-5 casts will be taking a step toward more traditional casting where each character is played by the same student for several scenes rather than a new student playing the role each scene. EVERY CHILD WILL BE GIVEN A ROLE OR SPECIAL PART IN THE SHOW. We will work together with participants to make sure they have a speaking line, solo, duet, etc. that they are excited to perform! -- Weeks 5-13 (Feb 8 - Apr 16): Putting It Together -- During Weeks 5-12, children will begin putting together their show! Each week, classes will work on their assigned scenes and songs. During these classes, we will focus on learning and rehearsing musical numbers and choreography, blocking acting scenes, and introducing various theatrical elements that will be used in our show such as sets, props, and costumes. Don’t worry, it’s not all work. Classes will also have the opportunity to play theater games designed to introduce new performance skills and brush up on concepts we’ve learned in previous classes. -- Weeks 13-17 (April 19 - May 15): Prepping for Opening Night -- Classes will begin running doing “Run Thrus” where they perform all of their scenes and songs from start to finish. We’ll also start adding in transitions so performers know when and how to enter/exit the stage, when to get microphones, make a costume change, or pick up a prop from the prop table. These classes are VERY important and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child is at every class unless they are ill. -- Week 18: Tech Week: Tuesday, May 18 - Friday, May 21 -- The week of the show, we will be having rehearsal after school May 18-May 21 where ALL of the classes are brought together to run the show in the space. These rehearsals will be MANDATORY. SHOW DATES: May 22-23, 2027 SHOW LOCATION: The Biograph Theatre (2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) --Week 19 (May 24 - 29): Cast Party! Students will attend their usual class time at their rehearsal location to celebrate and reminisce on their performance experience! DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO, JR. Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book Adapted by: Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by: Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience in the classroom and on professional stages and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer while helping prepare them to participate in our mainstage musical this Spring. Each week, your child will participate in acting games, choreography rehearsal, and vocal coachings as they learn scenes and songs from Broadway Musicals that they will perform onstage for family and friends at the end of the semester. Whether your child is destined for the lights of Broadway or simply loves to perform with their friends, this class will spark their creativity and give them the confidence to shine both onstage and off! *While participation in our Fall Semester is not required to enroll in our Spring Production classes, it is strongly encouraged. *Our Fall Finale will take place on a weeknight the week of December 14. Once we know how many students are participating in Stars this Fall, we will be able to finalize the location, day, and time and share that information with families. *There will be no regular class the week of Decembr 14th as we will be doing our performance instead!

Each class, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. November 3 - Mary Poppins December 8 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience in the classroom and on professional stages and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer while helping prepare them to participate in our mainstage musical this Spring. Each week, your child will participate in acting games, choreography rehearsal, and vocal coachings as they learn scenes and songs from Broadway Musicals that they will perform onstage for family and friends at the end of the semester. Whether your child is destined for the lights of Broadway or simply loves to perform with their friends, this class will spark their creativity and give them the confidence to shine both onstage and off! *While participation in our Fall Semester is not required to enroll in our Spring Production classes, it is strongly encouraged. *Our Fall Finale will take place on a weeknight the week of December 14. Once we know how many students are participating in Stars this Fall, we will be able to finalize the location, day, and time and share that information with families. *There will be no regular class the week of Decembr 14th as we will be doing our performance instead!

Join us in the Big Blue World for our 2027 Broadway Stars Mainstage Production, DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR.! Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book Adapted by: Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by: Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, that features music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience both in the classroom and on professional stages and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer. *NEW FOR 2027 - Students in Grades K-2 will have their own shows separate from students in our Grades 2-5 Casts. The will also not be required to attend Tech Rehearsals on school nights, instead they will have 2 rehearsals at The Biograph Theater the weekend before the show PRODUCTION ADMIN FEE INCLUDES: *2 Rehearsals at The Biograph the weekend before the show *4 tickets to our production (Additional tickets will be available to purchase closer to the performance) *Scripts & other class materials *Costumes (Families will NOT be asked to go out and purchase items for the show but may be asked to bring clothing you already own.) *Props & Sets *Week Long Rental at The Biograph Theater AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Stages offers after school pick-up from Skinner West, Skinner West Branch, Montessori Academy of Chicago, Intercultural Montessori & World Language Academy. You can add in "extras" for $40 for the semester! WHAT TO EXPECT: – Weeks 1-2 (Jan 11 - Jan 23): Setting the Stage — Families who are new to Stages are invited to join us for a FREE TRIAL the week of January 11-16, 2027. Email info@stageschicago.com to set up a trial class! The first two weeks of the semester will focus on learning and perfecting the foundational musical theater skills every Broadway Star needs when performing on stage. Classes will participate in acting games and begin to learn music and choreography for their auditions. These first two weeks of the semester also allow our teachers to get to know students and start to determine which scenes, songs, and roles will be the best fit for each child. – Weeks 3-4 (Jan 25 - Feb 6): I Hope I Get It! -- During weeks 3-4 of the semester, students will participate in a personalized audition process. Auditions at Stages are designed to be a low stress, fun experience where Broadway Stars get to show off what they’ve been learning the first few weeks of the semester and tell us what they are most excited to do in the show. At this age, every audition will look different as every child is different. Students will be encouraged to sing by themselves but will be allowed to sing with a friend or in a small group if they are not ready to do it on their own. Sheet music and sides (small sections of the script used during auditions) will also be shared so you can practice at home with your child if they would like. More information regarding auditions will be included in your welcome packet at the start of the semester! HOW DOES CASTING WORK? Each class will perform specific scenes and songs from our musical, not the entire musical. Classes will come together for the final performance to perform the show in its entirety. EVERY CHILD WILL BE GIVEN A ROLE OR SPECIAL PART IN THE SHOW. We will work together with participants to make sure they have a speaking line, solo, duet, etc. that they are excited to perform! – Weeks 5-13 (Feb 8 - Apr 16): Putting It Together -- During Weeks 5-12, children will begin putting together their show! Each week, classes will work on their assigned scenes and songs. During these classes, we will focus on learning and rehearsing musical numbers and choreography, blocking acting scenes, and introducing various theatrical elements that will be used in our show such as sets, props, and costumes. Don’t worry, it’s not all work. Classes will also have the opportunity to play theater games designed to introduce new performance skills and brush up on concepts we’ve learned in previous classes. --Weeks 13-17 (April 19 - May 15): Prepping for Opening Night-- Classes will begin running doing “Run Thrus” where they perform all of their scenes and songs from start to finish. We’ll also start adding in transitions so performers know when and how to enter/exit the stage or pick up a prop from the prop table. These classes are VERY important and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child is at every class unless they are ill. – Week 18: Tech Rehearsals Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16 – Students in our K-2 classes will not participate in a traditional tech week. Instead, they will have 2 rehearsals at The Biograph Theater the weekend before the show: Friday, May 14, 4:30pm - 6:45pm Saturday, May 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm *Students WILL have class at their regular location during their regular day and time the week of the show. SHOW DATES & TIMES: Saturday, May 22, 10:00am Saturday, May 22, 12:00pm SHOW LOCATION: The Biograph Theatre (2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) --Week 19 (May 24 - 29): Cast Party! Students will attend their usual class time at their rehearsal location to celebrate and reminisce on their performance experience!

Join us in the Big Blue World for our 2027 Broadway Stars Mainstage Production, DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR.! Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book Adapted by: Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by: Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, that features music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience both in the classroom and on professional stages and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer. *NEW FOR 2027 - Students in Grades K-2 will have their own shows separate from students in our Grades 2-5 Casts. The will also not be required to attend Tech Rehearsals on school nights, instead they will have 2 rehearsals at The Biograph Theater the weekend before the show PRODUCTION ADMIN FEE INCLUDES: *2 Rehearsals at The Biograph the weekend before the show *4 tickets to our production (Additional tickets will be available to purchase closer to the performance) *Scripts & other class materials *Costumes (Families will NOT be asked to go out and purchase items for the show but may be asked to bring clothing you already own.) *Props & Sets *Week Long Rental at The Biograph Theater AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Stages offers after school pick-up from Skinner West, Skinner West Branch, Montessori Academy of Chicago, Intercultural Montessori & World Language Academy. You can add in "extras" for $40 for the semester! WHAT TO EXPECT: – Weeks 1-2 (Jan 11 - Jan 23): Setting the Stage — Families who are new to Stages are invited to join us for a FREE TRIAL the week of January 11-16, 2027. Email info@stageschicago.com to set up a trial class! The first two weeks of the semester will focus on learning and perfecting the foundational musical theater skills every Broadway Star needs when performing on stage. Classes will participate in acting games and begin to learn music and choreography for their auditions. These first two weeks of the semester also allow our teachers to get to know students and start to determine which scenes, songs, and roles will be the best fit for each child. – Weeks 3-4 (Jan 25 - Feb 6): I Hope I Get It! -- During weeks 3-4 of the semester, students will participate in a personalized audition process. Auditions at Stages are designed to be a low stress, fun experience where Broadway Stars get to show off what they’ve been learning the first few weeks of the semester and tell us what they are most excited to do in the show. At this age, every audition will look different as every child is different. Students will be encouraged to sing by themselves but will be allowed to sing with a friend or in a small group if they are not ready to do it on their own. Sheet music and sides (small sections of the script used during auditions) will also be shared so you can practice at home with your child if they would like. More information regarding auditions will be included in your welcome packet at the start of the semester! HOW DOES CASTING WORK? Each class will perform specific scenes and songs from our musical, not the entire musical. Classes will come together for the final performance to perform the show in its entirety. EVERY CHILD WILL BE GIVEN A ROLE OR SPECIAL PART IN THE SHOW. We will work together with participants to make sure they have a speaking line, solo, duet, etc. that they are excited to perform! – Weeks 5-13 (Feb 8 - Apr 16): Putting It Together -- During Weeks 5-12, children will begin putting together their show! Each week, classes will work on their assigned scenes and songs. During these classes, we will focus on learning and rehearsing musical numbers and choreography, blocking acting scenes, and introducing various theatrical elements that will be used in our show such as sets, props, and costumes. Don’t worry, it’s not all work. Classes will also have the opportunity to play theater games designed to introduce new performance skills and brush up on concepts we’ve learned in previous classes. --Weeks 13-17 (April 19 - May 15): Prepping for Opening Night-- Classes will begin running doing “Run Thrus” where they perform all of their scenes and songs from start to finish. We’ll also start adding in transitions so performers know when and how to enter/exit the stage or pick up a prop from the prop table. These classes are VERY important and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child is at every class unless they are ill. – Week 18: Tech Rehearsals Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16 – Students in our K-2 classes will not participate in a traditional tech week. Instead, they will have 2 rehearsals at The Biograph Theater the weekend before the show: Friday, May 14, 4:30pm - 6:45pm Saturday, May 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm *Students WILL have class at their regular location during their regular day and time the week of the show. SHOW DATES & TIMES: Saturday, May 22, 10:00am Saturday, May 22, 12:00pm SHOW LOCATION: The Biograph Theatre (2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) --Week 19 (May 24 - 29): Cast Party! Students will attend their usual class time at their rehearsal location to celebrate and reminisce on their performance experience!

Join us in the Big Blue World for our 2027 Broadway Stars Mainstage Production, DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR.! Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book Adapted by: Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by: Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, that features music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Broadway Stars was created by a professional performer turned child development specialist with the primary goal of helping children develop the foundational skills and technique every musical theater performer needs while giving them the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and do what every budding Broadway Star loves most: PERFORM! Classes are taught by a team of professional teaching artists with years of experience both in the classroom and on professional stages and feature a customized curriculum designed to challenge and showcase the strengths of each young performer. *NEW FOR 2027 - Students in Grades K-2 will have their own shows separate from students in our Grades 2-5 Casts. The will also not be required to attend Tech Rehearsals on school nights, instead they will have 2 rehearsals at The Biograph Theater the weekend before the show PRODUCTION ADMIN FEE INCLUDES: *2 Rehearsals at The Biograph the weekend before the show *4 tickets to our production (Additional tickets will be available to purchase closer to the performance) *Scripts & other class materials *Costumes (Families will NOT be asked to go out and purchase items for the show but may be asked to bring clothing you already own.) *Props & Sets *Week Long Rental at The Biograph Theater AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Stages offers after school pick-up from Skinner West, Skinner West Branch, Montessori Academy of Chicago, Intercultural Montessori & World Language Academy. You can add in "extras" for $40 for the semester! WHAT TO EXPECT: – Weeks 1-2 (Jan 11 - Jan 23): Setting the Stage — Families who are new to Stages are invited to join us for a FREE TRIAL the week of January 11-16, 2027. Email info@stageschicago.com to set up a trial class! The first two weeks of the semester will focus on learning and perfecting the foundational musical theater skills every Broadway Star needs when performing on stage. Classes will participate in acting games and begin to learn music and choreography for their auditions. These first two weeks of the semester also allow our teachers to get to know students and start to determine which scenes, songs, and roles will be the best fit for each child. – Weeks 3-4 (Jan 25 - Feb 6): I Hope I Get It! -- During weeks 3-4 of the semester, students will participate in a personalized audition process. Auditions at Stages are designed to be a low stress, fun experience where Broadway Stars get to show off what they’ve been learning the first few weeks of the semester and tell us what they are most excited to do in the show. At this age, every audition will look different as every child is different. Students will be encouraged to sing by themselves but will be allowed to sing with a friend or in a small group if they are not ready to do it on their own. Sheet music and sides (small sections of the script used during auditions) will also be shared so you can practice at home with your child if they would like. More information regarding auditions will be included in your welcome packet at the start of the semester! HOW DOES CASTING WORK? Each class will perform specific scenes and songs from our musical, not the entire musical. Classes will come together for the final performance to perform the show in its entirety. EVERY CHILD WILL BE GIVEN A ROLE OR SPECIAL PART IN THE SHOW. We will work together with participants to make sure they have a speaking line, solo, duet, etc. that they are excited to perform! – Weeks 5-13 (Feb 8 - Apr 16): Putting It Together -- During Weeks 5-12, children will begin putting together their show! Each week, classes will work on their assigned scenes and songs. During these classes, we will focus on learning and rehearsing musical numbers and choreography, blocking acting scenes, and introducing various theatrical elements that will be used in our show such as sets, props, and costumes. Don’t worry, it’s not all work. Classes will also have the opportunity to play theater games designed to introduce new performance skills and brush up on concepts we’ve learned in previous classes. --Weeks 13-17 (April 19 - May 15): Prepping for Opening Night-- Classes will begin running doing “Run Thrus” where they perform all of their scenes and songs from start to finish. We’ll also start adding in transitions so performers know when and how to enter/exit the stage or pick up a prop from the prop table. These classes are VERY important and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child is at every class unless they are ill. – Week 18: Tech Rehearsals Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16 – Students in our K-2 classes will not participate in a traditional tech week. Instead, they will have 2 rehearsals at The Biograph Theater the weekend before the show: Friday, May 14, 4:30pm - 6:45pm Saturday, May 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm *Students WILL have class at their regular location during their regular day and time the week of the show. SHOW DATES & TIMES: Saturday, May 22, 10:00am Saturday, May 22, 12:00pm SHOW LOCATION: The Biograph Theatre (2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) --Week 19 (May 24 - 29): Cast Party! Students will attend their usual class time at their rehearsal location to celebrate and reminisce on their performance experience!