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The Music Box Theatre to present The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
2017-11-16
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Every year, The Music Box Theatre celebrates Thanksgiving weekend with special sing-a-long presentations of the classic Julie Andrews musical, in glorious, full-screen Technicolor. The Sound Of Music Sing-A-Long begins on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at The Music Box Theatre, 3733 North Southport Ave. and will conclude on Sunday, Dec. 3.
The Music Box Theatre brings audiences a two fun-filled weekends. The lyrics will appear on screen for "The Sound of Music," "Do-Re-Me," and of course, "My Favorite Things" and will be accompanied by the Music Box Theatre Organ.
The fun starts with a vocal warm-up led by the evening's host, who then takes the audience through their complimentary Fun Pack, filled with props to use at strategic points throughout the film. Then, the Costume Contest begins. Dress up as your favorite Sound of Music character for your chance to win great Music Box prizes. Creativity strongly encouraged.
To view a full schedule of show times and to purchase tickets, please visit:
www.musicboxtheatre.com/events/the-sound-of-music-sing-a-long .
About Music Box Theatre:
For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films. It currently has the largest theater space operated full time in the city. The Music Box Theatre is independently owned and operated by the Southport Music Box Corporation. SMBC, through its Music Box Films division, also distributes foreign and independent films in the theatrical, DVD and television markets throughout the United States.
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