SUMMARY
This tale of a mysterious winged creature that falls out of the sky explores the innocence and faith of two children. They convince their parents, and the rest of their forgotten town, that the visitor is truly an angel. An enchanting story by Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez, A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings reminds us of the imagination and beauty that childhood can hold. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

The cast features Ellen Chambers (Fefe), Christopher Chmelik (Showman/Mountain Man), Emily Kimble (Women with Tears/Peddler), Marika Engelhardt (Bonafacia), Andrew Gallant (Juan Jose/Worker 1/Agracelio), Amanda Joan Hartley (Justina/Worker 3/Mountain Woman 1), Grace Lowman (Girl with Box of Prayers), Christina Nieves (Elisenda), Matt Olson (Very Old Man), Juan Gabriel Ruiz (Man with the Panama Hat), Arthur Luis (Momo), Joshua Torres (Pelayo), Jamila Hadiya Turner (Spiderwoman/Mountain Woman 2) and Kyle Wallace (Cirilio/Worker 2/Selim)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Opening Saturday Autographs > After the performance on SAT 1/12, join the cast for autographs and photo opportunities.

Chicago Children's Museum Day > On SAT 1/12, be eligible to win a valuable prize from CCM! Chicago Children’s Museum members are eligible for up to 4 free tickets with valid membership ID, subject to availability. Call the Box Office at (312) 922-1999 for details.

Museum of Science and Industry Day > On SAT 1/19, be eligible to win a valuable prize from MSI! Museum of Science and Industry members are eligible for up to 4 free tickets with valid membership ID, subject to availability. Call the Box Office at (312) 922-1999 for details.

ASL Interpreted Performances > The performances on THU 2/7 at 10 am and SAT 2/9 at 2 pm will be interpreted in American Sign Language - TTY (773) 325-7975.

Ice Cream Social > Enjoy an ice-cream treat, discussion, design exhibit and autograph session with the director, dramaturg and cast in a private event room at the Hilton Chicago and Towers following the performance on SAT 2/9. Tickets for this event are $5 and are available at (312) 922-1999.

KidSnips Day >On SAT 2/16, be eligible to win a prize package from KidSnips, the place with fun hair cuts and toys too!

Glazed Expressions Day> On SAT 2/23, be eligible to win a prize package from Glazed Expressions, the paint-it-yourself pottery place.

Museum of Contemporary Art Day > On SAT 3/1, be eligible to win a valuable prize from the MCA! Museum of Contemporary Art members are eligible for up to 4 free tickets with valid membership ID, subject to availability. Call the Box Office at (312) 922-1999 for details.