“A Fairy Tale Rewritten in Rhythm”
Once Upon a Rhyme: The Legend of DJ Magic Mirror & The Wicked is a bold multimedia musical that fuses classic fairy-tale mythology with contemporary music, movement, and visual storytelling.
Set in an enchanted world where rhythm shapes reality, the story follows DJ Magic Mirror as he navigates truth, power, and destiny — while the Wicked watches, waits, and rules from the shadows.
This is not a retelling.
This is a reimagining.
More Than a Musical. An Experience.
🎤 Live musical performance woven into narrative storytelling
🎭 A visually immersive theatrical world
🎶 Original music, choreography, and cinematic visuals
🌙 A powerful reimagining of familiar myths through a modern lens
Whether you love theater, music, or immersive storytelling — Once Upon a Rhyme invites you into a world you’ve never seen before.
Performance Dates & Location
Location
4701 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, IL 60615
Performance Dates | April 9–12, 2026
Live in Chicago
Thursday, April 9, 2026 — Field Trip Performance (10am)
Friday, April 10, 2026 — Field Trip Performance (10am)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — Saturday Evening Performance (7pm)
Sunday, April 12, 2026 — Sunday Matinee Performance (4pm)
Thursday & Friday | April 9–10, 2026
Once Upon A Rhyme: The Legend of DJ Magic Mirror & The Wicked is an engaging, curriculum-friendly multimedia musical designed to inspire students through storytelling, music, and performance.
Ideal for:
Elementary, middle, and high school students
Arts, literacy, and cultural enrichment programs
After-school and youth organizations
Educational highlights:
Promotes literacy, creative expression, and critical thinking
Blends classic fairy-tale themes with contemporary culture
Encourages discussion around identity, choices, and consequences
Group rates and school reservations available.
Advance booking is recommended for field trip performances.