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Chort: The Night Before Christmas in Dykanka
Comedy, Comedy/Drama, Holiday, Physical Theater
Runs Dec 19 - Dec 21, 2025
A dark comedy based on Mykola Gogol’s novel The Night Before Christmas, set in the small village of Dykanka. The story follows the perspective of the Chort, an …
7:30PM Fri, Dec 19, 2025
$20
2:00PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
$20
7:30PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
$20
Dorian
Classic, Drama, LGBTQIA+ Pride
Runs Nov 28 - Dec 21, 2025
A contemporary re-imaging of Oscar Wilde's novel
7:30PM Fri, Dec 19, 2025
$30.00
7:30PM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
$30.00
3:00PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
$30.00
Improvised Shakespeare Chicago
Classic
Runs Dec 12, 2025 - Mar 28, 2026
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!
7:30PM Fri, Dec 19, 2025
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Dec 26, 2025
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Dec 27, 2025
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Jan 02, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Jan 03, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Jan 09, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Jan 16, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Jan 17, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Jan 23, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Jan 24, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Jan 30, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Jan 31, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Feb 06, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Feb 07, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Feb 13, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Feb 14, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Feb 20, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Feb 21, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Feb 27, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Feb 28, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Mar 06, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Mar 07, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Mar 13, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Mar 14, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Mar 20, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Mar 21, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Mar 27, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Mar 28, 2026
$20.00 – $30.00
It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Holiday
Runs Dec 05 - Dec 20, 2025
Ring in the Holiday's With George and Clarence! This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble …
7:30PM Fri, Dec 19, 2025
$15.00
7:30PM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
$15.00
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
Holiday, One Person Show
Runs Nov 28 - Dec 21, 2025
1 actor, 19 characters! In Dickens’ Christmas Carol, Scrooge gets a chance to amend his ways, but what happened to his partner Jacob Marley? Find out in Lifeline Theatre’s production of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, a one-man show written by Goodman Theatre’s own Scrooge, Tom Mula, featuring a Jeff-nominated performance by longtime Chicago actor and Lifeline ensemble member, Phil Timberlake.
7:30PM Fri, Dec 19, 2025
7:30PM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
2:30PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
Merry, Merry Chicago!
Holiday, Music
Runs Dec 19 - Dec 23, 2025
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 …
7:30PM Fri, Dec 19, 2025
from $55
1:00PM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
from $55
1:00PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
from $55
4:30PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
from $55
7:30PM Mon, Dec 22, 2025
from $55
1:00PM Tue, Dec 23, 2025
from $55
4:30PM Tue, Dec 23, 2025
from $55
Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Clowns
Holiday
Runs Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026
A mystery adapted from the short story "The Flying Stars" by G.K. Chesterton and from the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
7:30PM Fri, Dec 19, 2025
$15.00 – $28.00
7:30PM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
$15.00 – $28.00
3:00PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
$15.00 – $28.00
7:30PM Fri, Dec 26, 2025
$15.00 – $28.00
7:30PM Sat, Dec 27, 2025
$15.00 – $28.00
3:00PM Sun, Dec 28, 2025
$15.00 – $28.00
7:30PM Fri, Jan 02, 2026
$15.00 – $28.00
7:30PM Sat, Jan 03, 2026
$15.00 – $28.00
3:00PM Sun, Jan 04, 2026
$15.00 – $28.00
Hitch*Cocktails
Comedy, Improv
Runs May 23 - Dec 26, 2025
A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together an intricate Hitchcock-like …
9:30PM Fri, Dec 19, 2025
$20
9:30PM Fri, Dec 26, 2025
$20
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party
Children's/Family, Holiday, Literary Adaptation, Music, Puppetry
Runs Dec 06 - Dec 28, 2025
Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration with gentle interactive …
9:30AM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
11:30AM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
2:00AM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
11:30AM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
9:30AM Tue, Dec 23, 2025
11:30AM Tue, Dec 23, 2025
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11:30AM Wed, Dec 24, 2025
9:30AM Sat, Dec 27, 2025
11:30AM Sat, Dec 27, 2025
9:30AM Sun, Dec 28, 2025
11:30AM Sun, Dec 28, 2025
Kerfuffle
The Conductors
Children's/Family
Runs Dec 06 - Dec 21, 2025
Where should we go? Who shall we visit? The conductors are on a search for treasure in this play specifically designed for very young children. Brought to you by Kerfuffle, a theatre and dance company for the very young, The Conductors features original music and celebrates themes of community, friendship and new experiences - while exploring everywhere a train may take you and everyone it may connect you with. A perfect first theater experience for very young children, this whimsical show encourages audiences to “find their treasure” in everyday adventures, whether it be in blanket forts with grandma or meeting new friends in outer space. The Conductors is best enjoyed by children ages 2-6 with their families.
9:30AM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
11:00AM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
9:30AM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
11:00AM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
A Year With Frog and Toad
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs Nov 29 - Dec 21, 2025
Frog and Toad share seasons of adventures in this jazzy, upbeat, Tony-nominated musical!
11:00AM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
$23.50 – $34.50
11:00AM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
$23.50 – $34.50
1:30PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
$23.50 – $34.50
Carols and Cocoa
Holiday, Musical
Runs Dec 20 - Dec 21, 2025
Join us for some holiday cheer with a cute holiday story and songs topped off with cocoa and cookies after the performance
7:30PM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
$$15-seniors +65 and children under 12 – $$18-adults
2:00PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
$$15-seniors + 65 and children under 12 – $$18-adults
MONDO BURLESCO: Chicago's Wildest Burlesque Show!
Cabaret, Variety
Runs Sep 20 - Dec 27, 2025
Explore the weird and wonderful world of burlesque striptease at Mondo Burlesco, in Chicago's iconic Stars & Garters nightclub!
10:00PM Sat, Dec 20, 2025
$28.00 – $45.00
10:00PM Sat, Dec 27, 2025
$28.00 – $45.00
Deep Schwa
Runs Dec 14, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026
Chicago's longest-running Harold team returns to iO to bring their unique blend of chaos and creativity to iO's signature form The Harold melding games, songs, and scenes for singular, edge-of-your-seat improv comedy.
8:00PM Sun, Dec 21, 2025
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8:00PM Sun, Dec 28, 2025
$0.00
8:00PM Sun, Jan 04, 2026
$0.00
8:00PM Sun, Jan 11, 2026
$0.00
8:00PM Sun, Jan 18, 2026
$0.00
8:00PM Sun, Jan 25, 2026
$0.00
8:00PM Sun, Feb 01, 2026
$0.00
8:00PM Sun, Feb 15, 2026
$0.00
8:00PM Sun, Feb 22, 2026
$0.00
New Philharmonic: New Year's Eve Concert
Holiday, Music
Dec 31, 2025
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.
1:00PM Wed, Dec 31, 2025
$70 – $80
5:00PM Wed, Dec 31, 2025
$70 – $80
8:30PM Wed, Dec 31, 2025
$70 – $80
New Year’s Rockabilly Eve, Featuring the Cast of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Holiday
Dec 31, 2025
A one night only concert event! Join the cast of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas for a one of a kind evening of classic rock n’ roll tunes from …
5:00PM Wed, Dec 31, 2025
10:30PM Wed, Dec 31, 2025
39th Young Playwrights Festival
Variety
Runs Jan 01 - Jan 24, 2026
Pegasus Theatre Chicago announces the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival running January 1 – 24, 2026.
7:00PM Thu, Jan 01, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
7:00PM Fri, Jan 02, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
2:30PM Sat, Jan 03, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
7:00PM Sat, Jan 03, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
2:30PM Sun, Jan 04, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
7:00PM Fri, Jan 09, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
2:30PM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
7:00PM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
7:00PM Fri, Jan 16, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
2:30PM Sat, Jan 17, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
7:00PM Sat, Jan 17, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
7:00PM Fri, Jan 23, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
2:30PM Sat, Jan 24, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
7:00PM Sat, Jan 24, 2026
$15.00 – $30.00
The Unknown Variable
Drama, New Work
Runs Jan 08 - Feb 01, 2026
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.
7:00PM Thu, Jan 08, 2026
7:00PM Fri, Jan 09, 2026
7:00PM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
2:00PM Sun, Jan 11, 2026
7:00PM Mon, Jan 12, 2026
7:00PM Thu, Jan 15, 2026
7:00PM Fri, Jan 16, 2026
7:00PM Sat, Jan 17, 2026
2:00PM Sun, Jan 18, 2026
7:00PM Mon, Jan 19, 2026
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2:00PM Sun, Jan 25, 2026
7:00PM Mon, Jan 26, 2026
7:00PM Thu, Jan 29, 2026
7:00PM Fri, Jan 30, 2026
7:00PM Sat, Jan 31, 2026
2:00PM Sun, Feb 01, 2026
A Live Presentation of 2001: A Space Odyssey
Music
Runs Jan 09 - Jan 10, 2026
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 …
7:30PM Fri, Jan 09, 2026
from $75
7:30PM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
from $75
Dudok Quartet Amsterdam
Music
Jan 09, 2026
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 …
7:30PM Fri, Jan 09, 2026
$15 – $40
Once Upon a Symphony: The Ugly Duckling
Children's/Family, Music
Runs Dec 06, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
A young duckling is teased for being different. After facing loneliness and other struggles, the duckling matures into a stunning swan, realizing true beauty comes from within. Explore …
10:00AM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
from $20
11:45AM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
from $20
10:00AM Sat, Jan 31, 2026
from $20
11:45AM Sat, Jan 31, 2026
from $20
Madison Street Theater Presents
Broadway Bash
Children's/Family, Musical, Variety
Jan 10, 2026
Madison Street Theater in Oak Park, IL invites you to Broadway Bash: A Show Tune Sing-Along FUN-raiser, a one-of-a-kind evening where you can sing along to all your Broadway favorites, enjoy food and drink, and dance your heart out!
5:00PM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
$25 – $65
Lorenzo Micheli, guitar
Music
Jan 10, 2026
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 …
7:30PM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
$15 – $40
Black Boys Cry
Jan 10, 2026
In this hilarious and compelling story, we journey through the lives of seven Black men who don’t always experience Black boy joy but are committed to getting there. Whether healing from childhood trauma, addiction, abandonment, or navigating sex and sexuality, these men find strength in their bond and the power of brotherhood.
8:00PM Sat, Jan 10, 2026
$36.00 – $46.00