The Elysian Trio explores the richly expressive world of clarinet, cello and piano trios. From the balanced textures of Beethoven and the lyrical warmth of Bruch to the …
Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young
orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls …
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century …
Home for the Holidays: An Evening with Tony Award Winner Levi Kreis
December 2, 2025, 7:30 pm
December 3, 2025, 2:00 pm
Tickets: $40
Experience an unforgettable evening as Tony Award Winner Levi …
Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 26th Year! Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no time. Join the new Elf Class of 2025 as they try to find the missing “list” in time for Christmas.
For one night only, a legendary band is reuniting. You pick the songs they play—the massive hits, obscure b-sides, and corporate sell-outs. Along the way, they’ll share the stories behind the songs and the untold history of the band’s epic rise and fall. Also...this band doesn’t exist. And all of this is made up.
Year after year, Corn Productions brings the holiday magic in a tradition spanning over a decade. Happy Holly-Daze is a sketch comedy show about all things Holly, and …
Richard Strauss brings humor and charm to Till Eulenspiegel, a lively portrait of the mischievous prankster. Brahms never revealed a story behind his Third Symphony, but its four movements …
Now over 200 years old, Charles Dickens finds himself once again booked to perform his overly familiar Christmas tale just as he has every December since 1853. Dickens, however, has other ideas.
Holiday Happy Hour is a one-of-a-kind comedy celebration that wraps the spirit of Chicago’s legendary improv scene in a big festive bow! Blending quick-witted scenes with merry musical moments, this holiday edition surrounds the audience with rapid-fire laughs that sparkle brighter than Michigan Avenue in December. From office-party mishaps to family traditions gone hilariously wrong, every moment pays tribute to the joyful chaos of the holidays—Chicago-style. Whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or just need a good laugh, Holiday Happy Hour puts you right at the heart of the season’s funniest moments—no sleigh required.
That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party! features adaptations of stories written during PML’s creative writing residencies in Chicago elementary schools. PML’s ensemble of professional actors, comedians and musicians bring the young authors’ stories to life as raucous sketches, songs and movement pieces, performing first for students in their schools and then for the public. These stories – from hilarious dialogues between unlikely characters to poignant pleas for social change, along with holiday-inspired stories that resonate with adults while celebrating the imaginations of young people.
The classic, heartwarming tale about young Ralphie Parker’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. With catchy songs, humor, and holiday cheer, it captures childhood dreams, family chaos, and the magic of Christmas traditions.
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
Step Back Into a 1940s Holiday Broadcast – Live!
Parker Players Theater Company invites you to be part of the studio audience for two classic holiday radio comedies brought to life on stage:
• Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree
• The Jack Benny Program: Jack Benny Buys Shoelaces for Don
With a spectacular cast, authentic live sound effects, and our theater transformed into a vintage radio studio, you’ll laugh, cheer, and experience the magic of being in the action—just like they did in the golden age of radio.