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Elmo visits Champaign: Sesame Street Live! tickets on sale for family show

Elmo visits Champaign: Sesame Street Live! tickets on sale for family show

Ticket prices range from $29.50 to $69.50, with a special $40 photo experience add-on available. Photo: Contributed/https://thevirginia.org


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are bringing their fun, energetic live show to the Virginia Theatre this spring. Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves will take the stage on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and tickets go on sale to the public Friday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m.

This exciting live event will have families out of their seats, dancing, singing, and moving along with Elmo. The show invites children and parents alike to join in with Elmo as he leads them through fun dance routines, stretching, and playful movement inspired by favorite songs like “Sunny Days” and “Elmo’s Got the Moves.”

Fans eager to get early access to tickets can purchase them during the pre-sale starting Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. by entering the password ABBY. Ticket prices range from $29.50 to $69.50, with a special $40 photo experience add-on available for those who want a closer look at the fun.

Tickets will be available online at the Virginia Theatre’s website, or in person at the box office, open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, visit thevirginia.showare.com/ELMO.

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