Mother Goose & the Cabinet of Wonder

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604 | Chicago, IL

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Join legendary singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, members of the CSO and special guests for a joyful singalong with Mother Goose. This captivating program features traditional nursery rhymes adapted by Merchant and orchestrated for an array of instrumental groups. Be a part of this magical musical world of learning and imagination.
Perfect for ages 3-12
Mother Goose & the Cabinet of Wonder is a co-production of Natalie Merchant, Chicago Children’s Theatre and the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Performers
Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
James Bagwell conductor
Natalie Merchant vocals
Sponsors
Leadership support for the Mother Goose and the Cabinet of Wonder concerts and its related school partnerships is provided by Steve & Megan Shebik and Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation. Major Support is provided by Lisa & Paul Wiggin and Fred & Phoebe Boelter. Additional Support is provided by Nancy & Bernard Dunkel and Amanda Sonneborn.
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