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"SKATES" IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, FEATURING THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF 1977 AND 1994. The Studebaker Theater production is the World Premiere of this Chicago- inspired, nostalgic new work.

 

"SKATES" IS OFF ITS WHEELS!  Specialized, inventive choreography, innovative costuming and good old-fashioned theatricality creates the illusion of roller skating.

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"SKATES" IS ALL ABOUT GIRL POWER. When Jacqueline Miller’s professional and personal life hits the skids, she is flooded with memories of the magic of All-Skate Saturdays and the confidence she developed as a spunky 12-year old at her beloved Windy City Skates.

 

"SKATES" IS FAMILY-FRIENDLY WITH PARENTAL DISCRETION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Recommended for ages 11+. Tweens, Teens, Millenials, GENX-ers, Z-ers, Boomers, and Geezers can all relate. Contains mild adult language and adult situations.

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THE ROLLER RINK THAT WINDY CITY SKATES IS BASED ON WAS FEATURED IN THE CULT FAVE FILM, ROLL BOUNCE.

The Lynwood Roller Rink is still a popular place to dance to the jams in the South Suburbs.