SHREK Offers 'Party with the Princess' at 900 Shops, 7/29

It's a Big Bright Beautiful day for young faces to "Party with the Princess," when Princess Fiona, Gingy and Mama Bear from SHREK THE MUSICAL grace the Fifth Floor of The 900 Shops, located at 900 North Michigan Avenue, for photos and fun on Thursday, July 29 from 11 a.m. until 12 noon.

It will be a treasured visit for children with a red carpet "photo op" and complimentary framed photo to take home!

Plus, visit such favorite kid retailers on the Fifth Floor of The 900 Shops including Galt Toys + Galt Baby, Glove Me Tender, Mini Me and Preggers for free SHREK THE MUSICAL memorabilia, including buttons, Shrek ears, tote bags and whoopee cushions.

Frankie's 5th Floor Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria will offer a special $5 all inclusive menu (for ages 12 and under), featuring a choice of Ziti Marinara, Buttered Noodles, Chicken Fingers or Cheese Pizza; Beverage; and Gingerbread men, in honor of everyone's favorite cookie Gingy the Gingerbread Man. The regular menu also will offer a Baked Gingerbread Cookie A La Mode.

All shoppers at The 900 Shops on July 29 will receive a special ticket offer for SHREK THE MUSICAL. Additionally, with purchases of $50 or more, same-day receipts may be brought to the Concierge on Levels 1 & 6 to receive a SHREK THE MUSICAL CD sampler (while supplies last) and the chance to enter-to-win four premium tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL and dinner for four at Frankie's. Shoppers can also receive a special $10 parking rate for five hours when they spend $10 or more and mention Shrek!

The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren't only found in fairy tales. SHREK THE MUSICAL launches its national tour in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., for a limited engagement beginning July 13 - September 5, 2010. Individual tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL are $25 - $90 and are on sale now. Tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St. and 18 W. Monroe St.); the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000; all Ticketmaster retail locations (including Hot Tix and select Carson Pirie Scott, Coconuts and fye stores); and online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com. Groups of 10 or more should call (312) 977-1710.

Anchored by Bloomingdale's, The 900 Shops features 70 luxury retailers on seven levels, including Gucci, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Coach, Club Monaco, J.Crew, Lululemon Athletica, Williams-Sonoma and many more. Over its two-decade residence, The 900 Shops has provided the Magnificent Mile with a diverse collection of luxury lifestyle brands, demonstrating its commitment to maintaining Michigan Avenue as an internationally recognized shopping mecca.