Mosquitoes buzzing in the air…
Trees rustling in the hot summer breeze…
Cozy cabins stuffed with bunk beds….
Everything bringing waves of nostalgia reminding us of summer camp, our home away from home. We’re in Camp American Girl, where young girls flock to for a week for regular camp fun accompanied by their American Girl dolls. Here in AMERICAN GIRL LIVE, we’re taken on a musical journey of one cabin’s week long adventure to learn some lessons along the way.
Broadway in Chicago Brings the American Girls to Life
AMERICAN GIRL LIVE embraces the spirit of American Girl as it shows our campers learning valuable lessons from the stories of their own American Girl dolls.
Each member of the Owl’s Nest cabin wants to win her own Girl Power Prize (GPP) before the end of the week so the troop can go on a camping trip to the legendary Starry Night Camp Site. In order to win said GPP, each girl must show they’ve done something GPP worthy sometimes by learning something new or doing something admirable or brave.
When faced with a challenge, the American Girl dolls come to life and help their individual girls do something amazing and earn their GPPs! Will they be all be able to grow during the week to make their camping trip? Or are the challenges too steep to overcome?
Fun, Original Music
The music in AMERICAN GIRL LIVE is fun and upbeat with each girl’s solo song reflecting the era of her chosen American Girl doll.
Sports loving Leah gets a groovy pep talk from her 70s American Girl Julie.
Creative Tori learns how overcome her shyness and stay true to herself from do-wopping Maryellen.
And even camp counselors need advice sometimes like Alyssa learning from WWI-era Rachel how to be brave and follow the path with some ragtime styling.
These numbers have the cast showing off their expressive and over the top personalities for their young audience members.
AMERICAN GIRL LIVE is a perfect night out for girls of all ages since this show is made to inspire and encourage all girls to be true to themselves and the best they can be. It’s great for those who have their own American Girl dolls since there’s some recognizable characters represented. But even those who aren’t fans might be inspired enough to become an American Girl.
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CAST
Jenna Bruce
Ashley Diane
Laila E. Drew
Orisa Guitierrez
Shelby L. Miguel
Monica Poston
Kelsey Pressnall
CREATIVE
Simone Gianfrancesco
Sandy Rustin
Gina Rattan
Emily Chiu
Meg Zervouli
Britt Bonney
When
Now through May 12, 2019
Tuesdays at 7PM
Wednesdays at 2PM & 7PM
Thursdays at 7PM
Fridays at 7PM
Saturdays at 1PM & 6PM
Sundays at 2PM
Where
Broadway Playhouse Theatre
175 E Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Tickets
$39+
Full price tickets can be purchased through the Broadway in Chicago website.
SPECIAL OFFER:
All tickets for regular seat locations can be purchased for $29 using the code “LEARN” on the Broadway In Chicago website. This offer is available on the following days:
- Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00PM
- Wednesday, May 8 at 2:00PM or 7:00PM
- Thursday, May 9 at 7:00PM
Photos
Amy Boyle
Note: Picture this Post reviews are excerpted by Theatre in Chicago
About the Author
Alexis is a theater reviewer, travel bug, media specialist, and burger & beer enthusiast. During the day she works in the advertising business as a senior communications designer. When night falls, or when she can escape to New York, she’s hitting the theaters to see as many shows as she can. And whenever she’s not at her desk or in the audience, she’s out seeking the best burger and beer offerings in Chicago.
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