“MADAGASCAR LIVE” IN CHICAGOLAND FROM MARCH 16 - 20

DREAMWORKS THEATRICALS AND BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA BRING “MADAGASCAR LIVE” TO CHICAGOLAND FROM MARCH 16 - 20

DreamWorks Theatrical’s First-Ever Live Family Touring Show

Plays Rosemont Theatre for Nine Shows

ROSEMONT, Ill. – DreamWorks Theatricals and Broadway Across America present “MADAGASCAR LIVE,” DreamWorks Theatricals’ first-ever live family touring show. The production will play at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, Ill., from Wednesday, March 16 to Sunday, March 20, 2011 for nine performances.

“MADAGASCAR LIVE” is expected to visit more than 70 cities across the United States beginning in January 2011. The brand new stage show aimed at family audiences stars the cast of popular characters from the beloved “Madagascar” film series, including Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and members of the madcap Madagascar crew, King Julien and the crafty Penguins.

Tickets are currently on sale. “MADAGASCAR LIVE” tickets can be purchased online at www.rosemonttheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Rosemont Theatre box office and at all Ticketmaster

“MADAGASCAR LIVE!” plays the Rosemont Theatre, March 16-20

outlets. For groups of 15 or more please call GroupTix at 773.327.3778. For more information, visit www.madlive.com. Regular tickets range in price from $22 to $60 (ticket price includes a $3 facility fee). VIP tickets are available for $118, which includes admission to the preshow party and premier seating.

Performance schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Opening Night

Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 20 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

“MADAGASCAR LIVE” is sending one lucky family on the trip of a lifetime to see the show at New York City’s legendary Radio City Music Hall. By registering for a “MADAGASCAR LIVE” passport for a chance to win at MADlive.com, the family will win airfare, hotel, a meet-and-greet with the “MADAGASCAR LIVE” characters and a VIP backstage tour. Rules and restrictions can be found at www.madlive.com.

Widely successful across audiences of all ages, the original story will be brought to new life in the 90-minute stage show that will transport audience members from the Central Park Zoo to the wild of Madagascar. In addition to featuring everyone’s favorite characters, “MADAGASCAR LIVE” takes the audience on an action packed adventure with imaginative set, costume and puppet design, magnificent singing and dancing and the hit song “Move It, Move” for an experience the entire family will enjoy.

Disclaimer: My family is being provided complimentary tickets for review purposes.