Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:07 am CST
Feb
09
2010
Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Short Shakespeare! productions is perfect for audiences of all ages. The entertaining tale unfolds as identical twin brothers, and their identical twin servants, are lost in a mixed-up world of mistaken identities. Following each performance, audiences are welcome to join the cast for a post-show discussion.
CST always offers quality productions that are enjoyable for adults and children alike. For their latest show, we’ll be distributing posters and handbills to family oriented locations and neighborhoods in the city. Be sure to bring your family out for a fun filled performance not to be missed!
Short Shakespeare! The Comedy of Errors is at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through March 6th. Please visit www.chicagoshakes.com for more information
Posted in: Announcements, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Poster Distribution, Services, Street Marketing, Streetmarketing
Tags: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Children, Comedy, Family, Live Performances, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 10:09 am CST
Feb
09
2010
Nickelodeon presents Storytime Live!, their latest musical adventure featuring four of the top-rated preschool shows: “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Ni Hao, Kai-lan,” and “Wonder Pets!” Join hosts Moose & Zee as they take you through four exciting musical adventures.
Our pals over at Media Consultants have commissioned us to distribute handbills and posters in support of the upcoming shows. Our teams will be utilizing our children oriented routes distributing these materials through out the city and surrounding suburbs. Sure to be one of the most popular children’s tours this spring, Storytime Live! is a family event you won’t want to miss!
Storytime Live! is at the Rosemont Theatre March 12th through the 14th. Please visit www.nicklivetour.com for more information.
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Tags: Family, Kids, Live Performances, Nickelodeon, Rosemont Theatre
Posted by Zeb Resman at 2:49 pm CST
Feb
02
2010
The newest Disney On Ice spectacular promises to turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one. Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! featuring a magical montage of first-time and perennially popular Disney characters celebrating holidays and festivals from around the world.
We helped out our friends at Feld Entertainment by printing handbills and posters to be distributed throughout the suburbs advertising the upcoming performances. Also, if you and your family attended Curious George this past weekend at the Sears Centre, you probably saw our street team in action passing out Disney On Ice handbills. Let’s Celebrate starts today, so be sure to get tickets before they are gone!
Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate is at the Allstate Arena February 2nd through the 7th. Please visit disney.go.com/disneyonice/ for more information.
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Tags: Children, Disney On Ice, Family, Live Entertainment
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:17 am CST
Jan
19
2010
Now in its third season, Navy Pier presents a host of special event programming that features Chicago’s most talented children’s entertainers and educators. Toddlin’ Thursdays will thrill audiences with “live” interactive performances, and exciting entertainment on the Family Pavilion Stage. With activities that include real-life characters and storytelling, Navy Pier is the place to be.
This isn’t the first time we’ve been involved with Toddlin’ Thursdays, and we can’t wait to start working with the folks at Navy Pier once again. Utilizing our Kids Route, we’ll be distributing 3000 handbills advertising the upcoming family events to locations throughout Chicago.
Toddlin’ Thursday’s is at Navy Pier every Thursday through March. Please visit www.navypier.com for more information.
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Tags: Family, Kids, Live Entertainment, Navy Pier
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:25 am CST
Jan
05
2010
Lifeline Theatre is excited to bring The Last of the Dragons to life on stage! Based on the story by Edith Nesbit and adapted by David Bareford, Dragons takes place in the land of Astoria, where tradition dictates that every princess be given to a fire-breathing dragon so she can be saved by a handsome prince. But what happens when this tradition is challenged?
We have begun a citywide distribution in support of The Last of the Dragons, bringing handbills and posters to all corners of the city. Don’t miss this very entertaining production that’s fun for the whole family!
The Last of the Dragons is playing at Lifeline Theater through February 10th. Please visit www.lifelinetheatre.com for more information.
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Tags: Family, Fantasy, Kids, Lifeline Theatre, Musical, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:52 am CST
Dec
22
2009
Set in 1959 in Buffalo, New York, Over the Tavern tells the story of Catholics Chet and Ellen who live above their tavern with their four teenagers. When their 12-year-old son Rudy questions the Roman Catholic Church to ruler-cracking Sister Clarissa before his confirmation, the outcome is a hilarious yet touching comedy.
We’ll be making trips out to the suburbs in order to deliver posters and handbills to retail shops, restaurants, and other high visibility locations in order to help get the word out on Over the Tavern. Be sure to see the show The Chicago Tribune calls “Absolutely enchanting…a little bit of heaven.” Tickets are on sale now!
Over the Tavern is at the Noble Fool Theater February 4th through March 28th. Please visit www.noblefool.org for more information.
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Tags: Comedy, Family, Live Performances, Noble Fool Theatricals, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:21 am CST
Dec
15
2009
Prepare yourselves for the ultimate holiday show with Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Making it’s way to Chicago for two performances, TSO is sure to blow the minds of fans old and new as they rip through holiday classics, as well as cuts from their new double album Night Castle.
We are helping our friends at Live Nation promote the upcoming shows by executing several hand-to-hand flyer distributions this week. Our street team will be visiting Christkindlmarket, the new ice rink at Wrigley Field, and many other holiday events throughout the city. Keep an eye out for us, and be sure to grab a handbill!
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is at the Allstate Arena for two performances on December 26th. Please visit www.trans-siberian.com for more information.
Posted in: Announcements, Event Promotions, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Services, Street Marketing, Street Team, Streetmarketing
Tags: Allstate Arena, Concerts, Family, Holiday, live nation, Music
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:24 am CST
Dec
08
2009
Returning for it’s fourth year here in Chicago, The Snow Queen is a wonderful holiday show for the entire family. Based on the classic tale by Hans Christian Anderson, The Snow Queen is brought to life on stage with a wonderous musical score and amazing puppetry that will entertain audiences of all ages. In order to help Victory Gardens promote this highly anticipated production, we will be launching an aggressive retail distribution campaign, in addition to executing a hand-to-hand distribution downtown near Water Tower Place Mall. Keep an eye out for our staff this Saturday, and don’t be afraid to grab a flyer and pose for a photo as well!
The Snow Queen is at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre through December 27th. Visit www.victorygardens.org for more information.
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Tags: Family, Holiday, Musical, Theater, Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:23 am CST
Dec
08
2009
The classical ballet production makes its way to the Francis W. Parker School for the holiday season. As part of Chicago Festival Ballet, The Nutcracker will be appearing for an afternoon performance, featuring world class dancers and some of Chicagoland’s most talented dance students.
We’ve begun a massive poster campaign in order to help bolster the profile of the performance. Since this is a one-time only engagement, tickets are sure to become scarce fairly quick. Get yours before it’s too late!
Von Heideke’s Chicago Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker is at Francis W. Parker School in the Diane & David B. Heller Auditorium on December 13th. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com.
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Tags: Ballet, Family, Francis W. Parker School, Holiday, Musical, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:21 am CST
Dec
08
2009
The Goodman Theater proudly presents it’s annual holiday classic! For over 30 years, the Goodman Theatre has presented Charles Dickens’ timeless classic to delighted audiences in Chicago. Direction is very happy to be working with the Goodman Theatre, utilizing our street teams and promoters to help get the word out and remind everyone of this yearly tradition. Whether you’ve seen it in years past, or if this is the first time, you’re sure to enjoy it.
A Christmas Carol is at the Goodman Theatre through December 31st.
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Tags: Christmas, Family, Goodman Theatre, Holiday