It’s almost Christmas, and Santa’s list is missing! Join Mrs. Claus and the Elf Class of 2023 as they try to find it in time to save Christmas. Who stole the list? How will they get it back? Will Mrs. Claus save the day? Chicago Kids Company’s biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no time!
The live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season at the Studebaker Theater!
A Comedy with a twist of rhyme
Remember little Cindy-Lou Who who was not more than two.
What became of that tot, after that Grinch and what-not?
Come join us for …
“It is a gift from the Goodman to us. Experience it for yourself. You will not be disappointed” – Broadway World
Experience the “perfect Chicago holiday tradition” (Chicago Parent) that has enchanted …
Christmas With Elvis is a laugh out loud comedy that begins when a newly divorced woman discovers, on Christmas Eve, that her ex-husband is getting remarried to someone she met in treatment. Before she can drown her misery and self-righteous delusions in chardonnay, the very dead and not too debauched ghost of Elvis Presley appears in her apartment. And the lonely and baffled King of Rock and Roll doesn't like this visitation any better than she does. It is a wonderful death, indeed.
This winter, you won't want to miss our new holiday hit! Snowed in at the airport during their holiday travel, a group of frustrated and misplaced travelers find …
Salt Creek Ballet’s The Nutcracker marches back onto the North Shore Center stage with an affordable full-length holiday production performed in the grand tradition by a professional company with exceptional …
This adaptation of The Gift of the Magi, which includes holiday musical interludes, illustrates the depth of love and the willingness to make sacrifices for the ones we care about. It is a classic tale that explores themes of selflessness, the true meaning of gift-giving, and the value of relationships.
Chicago camp master's Hell in a Handbag Productions returns Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, Sophia and their whacky friends and relatives return in an all new holiday parody show.
Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night reopens at Greenhouse Theater Center for the 2023 holiday season.
Written by Vicki Quade, one of the creators of the hit comedy Late …
It’s two years after the end of the novel. The Bennet family is spending Christmas at Pemberley. Mary Bennet is the bookish, unmarried middle sister. An unexpected guest joins the festivities. This romantic comedy, rooted in the complications and joys of being part of a spirited family, will delight Austen enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Contains adult themes and language.
Chicago's favorite alternative retelling of the holiday classic returns to the Greenhouse Theater Center November 30-December 30. Come see what critics call "Sexy, Sultry, and Silly!" (Chill Live Shows), "Risqué Seasonal Entertainment!" (TimeOut Chicago), and "A Completely Inappropriate Tale of Unimaginable Naughtiness!" (UrbanMatter Chicago). Your new holiday tradition awaits in this live event not to be missed!
Are you tired of the same-old holiday reruns? Then dash through the snow (grey slush) to The Second City for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater. Festive family gatherings, office parties, classic holiday movies, and Mariah Carey’s entire catalogue will all get roasted like chestnuts on an open fire in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue stuffed with seasonal songs, sketches, and of course, a generous helping of our world-famous improv comedy.
The year is 0. A brand new star appears in the sky. Three religious scholars thrust together by fate must embark on a race against time to catch the birth of God (or, wait, is it the Son of God. Both? Neither?). To get there, they'll have to endure perilous deserts, cutthroat bandits, the mad puppet king of Judea, and most of all... each other. It's Bethlehem or Bust in this road trip comedy 2,023 years in the making.
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 …
Journey to Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair with two-time Tony Award® winner Christopher Wheeldon’s holiday masterpiece. Magic is on the horizon for young Marie when a visit from the …
The Ruth Page School of Dance’s popular re-creation of this holiday family classic is back for this holiday season. Purchase your tickets early as all previous performances have sold out each year!
Originally presented in the Arie Crown Theatre from 1965 until 1997, this production recreates Ruth Page's beloved original full-length staging. Exquisite dancing, world-renowned guest artists, stunning costumes, and magical settings in the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sweets, "Ruth Page's The Nutcracker" promises holiday joy for children of all ages.
In partnership with The Chicago Loop Synagogue, Strawdog Theatre presents its sixth annual production of the beloved book Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins! In this musical adaptation of Eric Kimmel's Caldecott …
Loyola’s popular holiday event returns. This service, held in Madonna della Strada Chapel, features a series of lessons combined with liturgical music sung by Loyola’s choral ensembles.
The Madonna …