Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web
A part of Metropolis Family Series
May 5, 2027 – May 29, 2027
American Sign Language interpreted performance: by request
Sensory-Friendly performance: May 21, 2027, 10:00 am
Tickets: Regular $15
Group Rate: Groups of 8 or more are eligible for a discount. Call 847.577.2121 or come in person to the Box Office to purchase your discounted tickets.
Student Matinees: For school group pricing and availability, please contact Jana Kramer, Group Sales Coordinator, at [email protected], or 847.577.5982 x228. Click here for more information on school group policies and reduced rates for qualifying schools.
Content Advisory: death of a fictional character
Age Recommendation: All ages
ABOUT THE SHOW
On a farm in the countryside, a barn is full of typical farm animals – some chatty geese, a gluttonous rat, and a humble spider perched in her corner web. But Wilbur the pig, the runt of the litter who was saved by the kind farm girl Fern, is all alone and awaiting a frightening fate. Luckily, he befriends the wise spider, Charlotte, who decides to use all her wits to help save Wilbur’s life. By writing out messages in her web, Charlotte tricks the farmer, who believes the messages are being written by Wilbur. He enters Wilbur into the county fair’s Best Pig competition, where Wilbur has to prove his skill. Charlotte, now old and tired, decides to sacrifice everything to help Wilbur one final time. Though Wilbur cannot return the favor to Charlotte, he ensures that her legacy will live on.