Overall Rating
4.7
By Dannyboy
Kids loved it
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
We brought out three and four year old grandchildren to their first live play. While it took a little while for them to "get it" that there were live people performing (rather than something they watch on TV) they really settled in and enjoyed the story and the acting. The creative way the cast engaged the audience really made it an all around great experience for them. Hats off the the creative people who wrote this from the 50+ year old book. We bought the book for our two grandchildren for Christmas and read it a few times prior to seeing the show- so that helped- sad thing is they probably will never understand what a department store is in the future!
By Julie
Lovely show
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
We love the books and this show brought the magic to life. My daughter is 6 and loved every minute. Funny, sweet and very interactive for the kids. Just the right length too.
By Katie
Great Little Play
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
We took my 1 year old son to this. He enjoyed himself. I liked that they incorporated sign language into the play. I also think the Night Watchman was FANTASTIC.
By K. T.
Just okay
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
It was a nice theater and though snacks were expensive, they were good enough. The play itself felt stretched and the plot wasn’t exactly true to the storyline. I wouldn’t buy these tickets again.
By Tim
Grandson’s annual theater outing
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
This was our second holiday performance with our grandson and even better than last year. Cute show, good acting and endearing characters made for another memorable event.
By Carol
Wonderful show!
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
It was a lovely story. The cast was talented and really engaged with the children. They really seemed to be enjoying themselves as much as the children were.
By LP
Corduroy is terrific!
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
Took a 4 and 2 year old to see Corduroy. They loved it! Such a nice story of friendship. It was funny, sweet, and fun. All the kids in the theater were laughing, shouting out things when prompted and having fun. A great experience, and an hour is just enough time without being too much.
By L.
Corduroy is a hit!
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
This play adaptation of the classic book, at just about an hour in lengthm is exactly right for 4 yr. olds and probably up to 6 or 7. It sticks mainly to the original story, and if it did't, it could disappoint young fans. It has action; it has lessons; it keeps moving. The actors come into the audience a bit. This theater had wonderful sight lines for kids and adults. It kept the attention of my 4 yr. old guest the entire time!
By Pw
Great experience
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
Love the interaction with the cast. My granddaughter really connected with the story.
By Chicago Gurl
A show for a younger audience (2-7 years old)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago
My family and I attended Corduroy, unfortunately, the show is for a much younger demographic than my children (ages 8 and 10), who did not enjoy it. However, the toddlers (2-5) were laughing and really enjoying themselves. It was wonderful hearing the laughter of the young children. The show is one hour long.
Corduroy on Tour
"A bear. A button. A place to belong."
Emerald City Theatre's beloved production of Corduroy returns to Chicago just in time for the holidays! In this sweet adaptation of Don Freeman's classic book, a small bear's quest for a missing button leads to the friendship of a lifetime. After the lights are dimmed and the doors locked, the department store comes to life with circus elements and physical comedy. It's up to Corduroy to outsmart the Night Watchman as he waits for his new pal Lisa to return with her mother. Along with exciting scenes of clowning and mischief, the story teaches the importance of empathy and unconditional love. Tailored for young imaginations, this playful adventure will delight ages three and up!
Based on the Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy books by Don Freeman
Licensed by CBS Consumer Products
Adapted for the stage by Barry Kornhauser
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences