Theater events: 'Schoolhouse Rock' comes to Marriott

Posted February 28, 2014 4:00 am

‘Schoolhouse Rock'

Marriott Theatre brings to the stage a popular 1970s cartoon as part of its young audiences series. “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” tells the story of a young teacher, played by Brian Bohr, who wins over his students when he uses music to teach them grammar, history and math. Co-creator George Keating directs. The 60-minute show is recommended for children ages 5 and older.

Previews begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The show opens March 8. $15. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com.

Questions by Quinn

Actor-comedian Colin Quinn juxtaposes the Founding Fathers' intentions with what the U.S. has become in his latest one-man show, #8220;Unconstitutional.#8221; Quinn, who brought his Broadway show #8220;Long Story Short#8221; to Chicago several years ago, brings his latest to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, for one performance only.

8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. $40. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.

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