Inspired by a collection of poems by T.S. Eliot, Cats, the iconic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a well-loved fantastical journey into the world of Jellicle Cats. Paramount’s creative team has re-envisioned this classic and brings a new layer and energy to the clandestine world of felines. With a whole circus tent full of notable cats, you’ll get swept up in the spectacle of contortion, juggling, and aerialists who embody the spirit of Mungo Jerry, Bustopher Jones and more. Full of magic, dance, and feats of fancy, you will not want to miss this show!
Fee includes transportation, lunch at Fireside Grille, admission, and trip leader.
In the 1950s, Lucille Ball, the legendary actress and comedienne captured the hearts of television viewers across the nation. Offscreen, she and Desi Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new innovations. Join us as historian, Leslie Goddard, brings Lucy to life, paying tribute to both the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.
Fee includes transportation, lunch, admission, and trip leader.
Come out and explore Chicago’s wonderful lakefront treasure! With over 50 restaurants, shops, and attractions, there’s something fun and exciting for all to do. You’ll have approximately four hours of “free time” to enjoy a beautiful summer day.
Fee includes transportation, Centennial Wheel ticket, and trip leader.
Fine dining and unrivaled skyline views await from the moment you step aboard the beautiful glass-enclosed vessel. Enjoy a delicious 3-course plated lunch, along with narration and music, all while captivating panoramas of Chicago’s iconic architecture drift past your window. Boarding begins at 11:00 am; cruise time is 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Fee includes transportation, admission, lunch, and trip leader.
Day: Wednesday Date: 7/9 Time: 10:00 am-3:30 pm Fee: $109 Min 18/Max 24 Register by: 5/30 Code: RIVER
Don’t miss your chance to see Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast, the breathtaking musical filled with romance and the grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar winning and Tony Award nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Fee includes transportation, Dress Circle seats (1 pm show), and trip leader.
Find your Walkman, your favorite 80s mix tape, and join us for a World Premiere musical! Always Something There by Sandy Rustin, is a modern musical homage to the beloved teen-flicks of the 1980s. When Samantha Craig wakes up on the morning of her 45th birthday in her 18-year-old life, she has a chance to rewrite her past and land herself in the future of her dreams. Featuring a score of 80s hits made famous by Madonna, Whitney Houston, Culture Club, Naked Eyes, The Go-Gos, and Tiffany, among many others, Always Something There offers a fresh, feminist, high school flashback. Please make an entrée choice of: NY Strip Steak or Herb Crusted Walley-Pike at the time of registration. *Vegetarian option available upon request. Fee includes transportation, lunch, admission, and trip leader.
Join us on a relaxing and scenic cruise aboard the Grand Belle. You’ll feast on a lavish brunch buffet featuring some of your favorite breakfast dishes, lunch entrées, and desserts while listening to a narrated tour of the entire lake. Boarding begins at 10:30 am; cruise time is 11:00 am-1:15 pm. Fee includes transportation, admission, brunch, and trip leader.
Welcome to the rock - a safe space at the end of the world. On 9/11/2001… 38 airplanes, 6,579 stranded passengers from 100 countries, 1 small town in Newfoundland. Before they have a clue of what’s happening, thousands of passengers are diverted to the town of Gander, doubling its population and putting the townsfolk to the test. Based on astonishing true events and hundreds of hours of interviews with the townspeople and the “come from aways” (aka stranded passengers) who were welcomed with open arms; you’ll experience the spirit of small-town generosity that helped the healing begin. Full of songs that celebrate kinship and grit, Come From Away’s message is simple and significant, that in this day and age, it’s more important than ever for kindness to reach across the borders. Fee includes transportation, lunch at Fireside Grille, admission, and trip leader.
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