Returning to The Center after sold-out performances in 2024, this beloved holiday family classic is the only production that recreates the original version’s full-length staging. Little Clara, her …
Jim Witter brings nostalgic holiday harmonies to the ECC Arts Center stage on December 6 with "Christmas Memories."Experience the magic of the season with the heartwarming holiday celebration that transports you to Christmases past.
“The one Christmas concert to rule them all” (12/), Chanticleer’s signature holiday program returns to Orchestra Hall. The Grammy Award-winning men’s chorus presents an evening of joyous carols, …
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express
The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew …
A work of dark, searching grandeur, Prokofiev’s Fourth Symphony gathers sumptuous themes from his ballet music, revised in the postwar shadow of Stalin’s Russia. Britten’s Violin Concerto, a …
This true holiday favorite features John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by members of the CSO. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old …
Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays brings retro-cool to the ECC Arts Center on Friday, December 12. Featuring former stars of the Tony-Award winning musical "Jersey Boys," this high-energy performance brings a fresh twist to beloved seasonal tunes.
The holiday season continues with WGSU’s annual tradition, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Rediscover the magic of Frank Capra's timeless masterpiece, It's a Wonderful Life, in a …
CIP is a celebration of daring new work and features top artists from Chicago’s dynamic circus arts community.
December 13th @ 4pm & 7pm
Tickets from $25
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Skip the same old holiday routines and experience a comedy revue like no other. Join us as we roast everything from classic holiday movies to festive family gatherings in this fast-paced, interactive show. Expect seasonal songs, sharp sketches, and a healthy dose of improv, all wrapped up in a hilariously irreverent package. It’s rated R, so leave the kids at home, and prepare for the most “wonderful” time of the year—Second City style!
The a cappella sensation Voctave is back with a dazzling holiday show filled with festive favorites like “O Holy Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame,” and more.
All is merry and bright as Chicago rockers The Lovettes celebrate the women of the golden era of holiday pop! In a show-stopping performance, The Lovettes bring their unique twist to hits from The Andrews Sisters, The Ronettes, The Supremes, Darlene Love, and more. Featured on PBS's Doo-Wop Generations, this internationally-acclaimed act performs across the US, Canada, and Europe, earning endorsements from pop queens Beverly Lee (The Shirelles) and Judy Craig (The Chiffons). Holiday hits include "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree," "Sleigh Ride," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," and "Christmas Baby Please Come Home."
Celebrated around the world for its mighty sound and razor-sharp precision, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass section presents its annual December spectacular. CSO trombone Michael Mulcahy conducts a …
Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä leads Beethoven’s buoyant Seventh Symphony — always a thrill to hear live — alongside two contemporary works inspired by Beethoven. Yunchan Lim, …
Celebrate the holiday season with Sarah Ellis’s “In Other Words.” New York City-based actor, singer, dancer and indie film producer will be performing favorites, such as, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells?, That’s What I Want for Christmas, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, Man With The Bag, and much more! Don’t miss an unforgettable evening filled with joy and holiday spirit.
The MAC welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet with a roster of guest artists to perform a holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker." This magical full-scale production features live accompaniment …
There’s nothing like hearing holiday music played by a world-renowned orchestra and chorus. Head to Orchestra Hall — decked in boughs of holly — for a program of …
Ring in 2026 with Maestro Muspratt as he conducts a fun and exciting New Year’s Eve pops concert featuring a variety of light classics, Strauss waltzes, arias, guest singer, champagne and surprises! A joyous night of reflecting back while looking ahead together through music.
Separated from her bābā in Iran and living in a strange new land, a determined young girl contacts the President, Santa Claus, and God to determine the unknown variable – when her father will be granted a Visa from the United States so they can be reunited.
Hailed as one of the greatest films of all time, Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi epic 2001: A Space Odyssey — renowned for its stunning visuals and groundbreaking use of classical music …
Judith van Driel and Marleen Wester, violin; Marie-Louise de Jong, viola; David Faber, cello
Acclaimed for its “sublime, incandescent” playing (Chicago Classical Review), the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam is the …
Since winning the Guitar Foundation of America’s annual competition in 1999, Lorenzo Micheli has been a prolific player in the international classical guitar scene. Over his career, Micheli …
