Theatre Trips

DATES FOR THE SPRING OF 2010...

SATURDAY DATES: APRIL 24; MAY 1; JUNE 5 - COST IS $155 EACH THIS INCLUDES TOP-PRICED ORCHESTRA SEATING AND TRANSPORTATION; WITH TIME FOR LUNCH AND DINNER. 

One of the most celebrated musicals in history, BILLY ELLIOT the Musical has captured hearts worldwide, delighted the critics and swept the awards - winning ten 2009 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL! Called “THE BEST SHOW YOU WILL EVER SEE” by the New York Post and “THE MOST INSPIRING SHOW I’VE SEEN IN YEARS” by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, BILLY ELLIOT is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true. Full of life, laughter, astonishing dancing and unforgettable music, this uplifting experience will stay with you forever. Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by the Tony winning creative team – director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall – along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls “HIS BEST SCORE YET!”

Scroll down to view our time schedule and restaurant guide. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2010

On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Million Dollar Quartet, a new musical is inspired by this famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history of music. Featuring a treasure trove of the greatest rock, rockabilly, gospel, R&B and country standards of the 1950s, "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Sixteen Tons," "Who Do You Love!," "Great Balls of Fire," and "Whole Lotta’ Shakin’ Goin’ On,"Million Dollar Quartet captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of popular music’s most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for a night that would raise the roof.

Cost is $85 each... you have time for lunch on Michigan Ave. before the show.  Depart the Highcrest Centre at 9:00 am; you have 2 hours on Michigan Ave.; the show is at 2:00 pm; we come back to Rockford after the show; home about 6:00 pm.

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand...and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery. 

SHREK THE MUSICAL, “FAR, FAR AND AWAY THE FUNNIEST NEW MUSICAL ON BROADWAY!”

We have booked...

Saturday, July 31, 2010...Cost is $140 each; this includes your top-priced orchestra seat and your transportation.  There is time for lunch and dinner on this theatre trip.

Scroll down to view our Trip Schedule... 

IT'S BEEN CALLED THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE - WHEN IT BEGAN IN CHICAGO IN 2005, IT BROKE BOX OFFICE RECORDS AND SOLD OUT IN RECORD TIME!  LONG BEFORE THAT GIRL FROM KANSAS ARRIVES IN MUNCHKINLAND, TWO GIRLS MEET IN THE LAND OF OZ.  ONE-BORN WITH EMERALD GREEN SKIN...SHE IS SMART, FIERY AND MISUNDERSTOOD.  THE OTHER IS BEAUTIFUL, AMBITIOUS AND VERY POPULAR.  HOW THESE TWO GROW TO BECOME THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST AND GLINDA THE GOOD WITCH MAKES FOR BROADWAY'S BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER!

WE HAVE BOOKED TWO DATES:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4,  AND

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010

Call or Email Canterbury for details and reservations... (815) 398-1454 or canterburytours@comcast.net ... Cost is $TBD.