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February 4-March 9, 2025

Best enjoyed by All Ages!

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On a crowded subway, Milo passes the time imagining the lives of the other passengers. See his illustrations brought to spirited life in this world-premiere musical, featuring dynamic new songs ranging from hip hop and pop to country. Ride along with Milo from stop to stop as he begins to understand that first impressions aren’t always accurate, that his older sister Adrienne isn’t always annoying, and that real life can sometimes be even more incredible than an imaginary one.

A Children’s Theatre World Premiere Production 

Book by Terry Guest 
Lyrics and Music by Christian Albright and Christian Magby  
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson 
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Music Direction by Sanford Moore
Choreography by Breon Arzell
Directed by Mikael Burke
 

A joint commission by The Rose Theater (Omaha, Nebraska), Chicago Children’s Theatre (Chicago, Illinois), and Children’s Theatre Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

  • Run time

    65 minutes with no intermission

  • Best enjoyed by

    All Ages!

  • Stage

    UnitedHealth Group Stage

  • Lap Passes

    Available for children 3 years and younger

“I fell in love with Milo Imagines the World from the second I read it, and I can’t wait to bring this incredible (and vital) story of resilience and love to CTC audiences.”

Terry Guest, Milo Imagines the World Bookwriter 

I can’t express enough how much I’ve enjoyed this creative process with a team that cares so deeply about the integrity of one boy’s story and imagination. All I can say is, what if there was a show that could make you feel all the greatest emotions possible? What if I told you, there are mysteries and adventures and fantastical things to be expected from Milo Imagines the World!” 

Christian Albright, Milo Imagines the World songwriter 

“I’m so excited to bring this story to life on stage. There are many children who live a life similar to Milo’s, and we look forward to giving them the opportunity to see themselves in him—and to truly appreciate the power of their own imagination.” 

Christian Magby, Milo Imagines the World songwriter 

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Milo Imagines the World

February 4-March 9, 2025

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Tuesday

Feb 4

7:00pm

$15.00 — $25.00

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Wednesday

Feb 5

7:00pm

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Thursday

Feb 6

7:00pm

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Friday

Feb 7

7:00pm

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Preview

Saturday

Feb 8

7:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Opening Night

Sunday

Feb 9

2:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00

Sunday

Feb 9

5:00pm

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Thursday

Feb 13

7:00pm

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Friday

Feb 14

7:00pm

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Autograph Night

Saturday

Feb 15

11:00am

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Saturday

Feb 15

2:00pm

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Sunday

Feb 16

2:00pm

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Sunday

Feb 16

5:00pm

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Thursday

Feb 20

7:00pm

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Friday

Feb 21

7:00pm

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Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance | Autograph Night

Saturday

Feb 22

11:00am

$15.00 — $68.00

Saturday

Feb 22

2:00pm

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Sunday

Feb 23

11:00am

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Sunday

Feb 23

2:00pm

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Thursday

Feb 27

7:00pm

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Friday

Feb 28

7:00pm

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Autograph Night

Saturday

Mar 1

11:00am

$15.00 — $68.00

Saturday

Mar 1

2:00pm

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Sunday

Mar 2

2:00pm

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Sunday

Mar 2

5:00pm

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Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance

Thursday

Mar 6

7:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00

Friday

Mar 7

7:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00

Sensory Friendly Performance | Autograph Night

Saturday

Mar 8

11:00am

$15.00 — $68.00

Saturday

Mar 8

2:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00

Sunday

Mar 9

2:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00

Sunday

Mar 9

5:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00