2023 Winter Program Guide

TRIPS

A Chorus Line • AGES 21 AND UP  NEW Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace This impassioned backstage look at the intimate lives of dancers auditioning for a Broadway chorus brilliantly combines stunning song and dance with a compelling, moving story. Beloved around the world, A Chorus Line is the ultimate love letter to Broadway and features memorable numbers including “What I Did for Love,” “One,” and “I Hope I Get It.” If dropping off a form, mark your choice of Lemon Herb Crusted Cod or Roasted Turkey. Price includes transportation, lunch and theatre ticket. (lmo) Warming House Parking Lot CODE: 77863 DATE: Thur, Feb 16 TIME: 11:00 am-5:00 pm R/N: $125/$132 Into the Woods • AGES 21 AND UP  NEW Paramount Theatre, Aurora A red cape, a strand of yellow hair, a golden shoe and a white cow. It is these four items that send a baker and his barren wife through the woods on a magical journey to reverse a spell cast by an evil witch. Throw in Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and Cinderella and you have one of the most astounding and original fairytale retellings the stage has ever seen. Seats are on the main floor. Price includes transportation DATE: Wed, Mar 15 TIME: 12:40-4:40 pm R/N: $77/$84 Lake Geneva Mailboat Tour NEW AGES 21 AND UP  Lake Geneva, WI There are only a handful of places left in the country where mail is still delivered by boat and none with a more exciting and scenic tour than this! With over 100 years of mail service, mail is still delivered to about 75 homes around the lake on a daily basis from June 15-September 15. Following the 2 1/2 hour tour on the Walworth, lunch will be at Gino’s East. If dropping off a form, indicate your choice of either Cheeseburger, Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Italian Beef Sandwich, Antipasti Salad with Pepperoni, Vegetarian Caprese Sandwich, vegan option (TBD) or gluten-free option (TBD). Lunch also includes a fresh-baked cookie and either coffee or a soft drink. A minimum of 30 is needed for this trip to run. Lunch is not until 1:00 pm and departure is at 7:00 am so please plan your at-home meal accordingly. You may bring a snack to eat on the bus on the way there. Price includes transportation on a motorcoach with restroom, lunch and boat tour. (lmo) Warming House Parking Lot CODE: 77954 DATE: Tue, Jul 25 TIME: 7:00 am-5:00 pm R/N: $120/$127 and theatre ticket. (lmo) Warming House Parking Lot CODE: 77864

MJ The Musical • AGES 21 AND UP  NEW Nederlander Theatre (formerly Oriental Theatre), Chicago The music. The showmanship, the icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1993 Dangerous World Tour. MJ The Musical offers not just his singular moves and signature sound, but also a thrilling glimpse into the creative spirit and obsessive mind that created the biggest pop superstar the world has ever known. There are three seating choices for this performance-main floor, loge and lower balcony. Price includes transportation and theatre ticket. (lmo) Warming House Parking Lot CODE: 77887-Main Floor R/N: $164/$171 CODE: 77883-Loge R/N: $152/$159 CODE: 77885-Lower Balcony R/N: $125/$132 DATE: Wed, Aug 23 TIME: 12:15-6:15 pm School of Rock • AGES 21 AND UP  NEW Paramount Theatre, Aurora From the genius mind of Andrew Lloyd Webber comes a rousing, feel good and inspirational story of kids at a prestigious prep school. Wannabe rocker, Dewey Finn, has just been kicked out of his band, he cannot pay his rent and his life is falling apart. When he scams his way into a teaching job meant for his roommate, Dewey turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. Dewey’s love of music and rock soon inspires the kids to pursue what they love. Based on the hit movie starring Jack Black, School of Rock inspires, entertains and flat out rocks. Lunch includes a hot entree, hot vegetable, potatoes or rice, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Price includes transportation, lunch and theatre ticket. (lmo) Warming House Parking Lot CODE: 77865 DATE: Wed, May 17 TIME: 11:25 am-4:25 pm R/N: $91/$98 Shipshewana Flea Market • AGES 10 AND UP  NEW Situated in northern Indiana in the heart of Amish Country sits the quaint little town of Shipshewana. See the Amish riding down the streets in their horse-drawn buggies or operating some of the wonderful little shops in town or at the huge flea market with close to 800 vendors. Bargain-hunt at the booths and explore the flea market and adjacent town. Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Enjoy lunch (your expense) at one of several restaurants within the flea market or enjoy an Amish meal just blocks away. A minimum of 30 is needed for this trip to run. Price includes transportation only in a motorcoach with restroom. (lmo) Warming House Parking Lot CODE: 77869 DATE: Tue, Jun 20 TIME: 7:00 am-6:00 pm R/N: $68/$75

West Side Story  NEW AGES 12 AND UP Lyric Opera, Chicago Leonard Bernstein’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics transplant Romeo and Juliet to the backstreets of New York creating this Broadway musical masterpiece. Tony and Maria are two wide-eyed teenagers from opposing gangs who fall in love. As their friends and family battle with one another, Tony and Maria long for “a place for us; somewhere.” Their songs illuminate every scene and permeate our culture from the romance of “Maria” and “Tonight” to the exuberance of “America” and the humor of “Gee, Officer Krupke.” Add to that the bold, sexy, iconic dances of Jerome Robbins that smolder and sizzle with energy, and you have a musical-theatre experience you will never forget. Seats are on the main floor. Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. Price includes transportation and musical-theatre ticket. (lmo) Warming House Parking Lot CODE: 77866 DATE: Sat, Jun 10 TIME: 11:30 am-6:00 pm R/N: $126/$133 Xanadu • AGES 10 AND UP  NEW Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights This Tony-award nominated, hilarious musical about following your dreams took audiences and critics by surprise when it transformed a cult classic movie, starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, into the hottest comedy on Broadway. Xanadu follows the journey of a mythological muse, Kira, who descends from Mt. Olympus (complete with Greek chorus) on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time-a roller disco. Hey, it’s 1980! Late lunch will be on your own upon arrival. There are eight restaurants to choose from. A handout with map and restaurant choices will be passed out after boarding the bus. Seats are on the main floor. Price includes transportation and theatre ticket. (lmo) Warming House Parking Lot CODE: 77870

DATE: Sat, Aug 12 TIME: 12:15-6:15 pm R/N: $83/$90

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