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A Very Electric Christmas at The Center for Performing Arts

Dates: (12/9/2023 )

Theatre:

The Center for Performing Arts


1 University Parkway
University Park,IL 60484

Phone: 708-235-2222

Tickets: $29-44; Children 14 & Under: $20

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Saturday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole…his adventure begins! Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms and performing poinsettia’s, light up the stage in Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits, including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky.

Lightwire Theater is internationally recognized for their electroluminescent artistry, poignant story telling and performs in complete darkness. Since bursting to national acclaim after appearing as semi-finalists on America’s Got Talent and winning the top honors on TRU TV’s Fake Off, Lightwire Theater has gone on to enthrall audiences worldwide with their unique combination of skill and grace as told through the technological innovations of moving light characters.

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