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Pete the Cat at Gorton Center โ John & Nancy Hughes Theater in Lake Forest, IL on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
For Pete the Cat, life is always an adventure. So when the groovy blue cat meets the Biddle family, he gets everyone rocking โ except Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on Earth. When Jimmy hits a creative block in art class, Pete steps in. Inspired by the beloved Pete the Cat books by James Dean and Eric Litwin, this story follows the two as they team up to tackle second grade art. Along the way, they discover that inspiration can come from anywhere. Join Pete and Jimmy on a fun-filled journey of friendship โ all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus! Recommended Ages: Pre-K through 3 Book and Lyrics by Sarah Hammond Music by Will Aronson Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly Dean and James Dean Original Direction and Choreography by Dan Knechtges Scenic Design by Rob Odorisio Costume Design by Jen Caprio Orchestrations by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle Accolades: Nominee: 2018 Off Broadway Alliance Award, Best Family Show View more Gorton Family Events
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