Family tale Charlotte's Web is spun at Drury Lane

Drury Lane Theatre for Young Adults, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, is presenting a musical version of the beloved children’s classic Charlotte's Web through May 28.

Charlotte's Web tells the story of Fern, a little girl who loves a sweet pig named Wilbur, and their friendship with a spider named Charlotte. Wilbur lives an idyllic barnyard life until he learns that he will soon be sent to the slaughterhouse. In order to help save him, Charlotte crafts a plan to spin kind words about Wilbur in her web, hoping that Farmer Zuckerman will realize what a wonderful pig he is and spare his life.  Thanks to Charlotte and the mischievous rat Templeton, Wilbur not only lives, but also becomes a prize pig, ensuring his place on the farm forever, in a tale that celebrates the value of friendship, love and devotion.

A breakfast buffet with the characters in the  play will be offered on Saturday, April 16; Saturday, May 14; Saturday, May 21; and Saturday, May 28 with the performance at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. The breakfast buffet package price for adults is $24.50 and $21.25 for children 12 and under. Tax and gratuity are included.

Regular performances are at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (no performances on Wednesday, April 13; Thursday, April 21 or Wednesday, April 27) and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays (10 a.m. only on Saturday, April 23; no performance on Saturday, April 9 or Saturday, April 30; 1 p.m. only on Saturday, May 7). Show only tickets are available for $12 and a group rate of $10 per person is available for parties of 20 or more.  For reservations, call 630-530-0111. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.