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Elf the Musical
Children's/Family, Holiday, Musical
Runs Nov 09, 2022 - Jan 08, 2023
After discovering he is really a human raised as an elf, Buddy makes the journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his birth father, sharing the true meaning of Christmas along the way. Elf the Musical brings heart, hilarity, and holiday joy—after all, “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Based on the hit Christmas film, the musical adaptation was nominated for one Drama League Award. Elf The Musical is rated PG.
1:30PM Wed, Dec 07, 2022
1:30PM Thu, Dec 08, 2022
8:00PM Thu, Dec 08, 2022
8:00PM Fri, Dec 09, 2022
3:00PM Sat, Dec 10, 2022
8:00PM Sat, Dec 10, 2022
2:00PM Sun, Dec 11, 2022
6:00PM Sun, Dec 11, 2022
1:30PM Wed, Dec 14, 2022
1:30PM Thu, Dec 15, 2022
8:00PM Thu, Dec 15, 2022
8:00PM Fri, Dec 16, 2022
3:00PM Sat, Dec 17, 2022
8:00PM Sat, Dec 17, 2022
2:00PM Sun, Dec 18, 2022
6:00PM Sun, Dec 18, 2022
1:30PM Tue, Dec 20, 2022
7:00PM Tue, Dec 20, 2022
1:30PM Wed, Dec 21, 2022
7:00PM Wed, Dec 21, 2022
1:30PM Thu, Dec 22, 2022
8:00PM Thu, Dec 22, 2022
8:00PM Fri, Dec 23, 2022
1:30PM Wed, Dec 28, 2022
8:00PM Wed, Dec 28, 2022
1:30PM Thu, Dec 29, 2022
8:00PM Thu, Dec 29, 2022
8:00PM Fri, Dec 30, 2022
5:00PM Sat, Dec 31, 2022
8:30PM Sat, Dec 31, 2022
2:00PM Sun, Jan 01, 2023
1:30PM Wed, Jan 04, 2023
1:30PM Thu, Jan 05, 2023
8:00PM Thu, Jan 05, 2023
8:00PM Fri, Jan 06, 2023
3:00PM Sat, Jan 07, 2023
8:00PM Sat, Jan 07, 2023
2:00PM Sun, Jan 08, 2023
6:00PM Sun, Jan 08, 2023
Twelfth Night
Classic, Comedy, Holiday
Runs Dec 01 - Dec 18, 2022
Midsommer Flight’s seventh annual holiday season staging of Shakespeare’s comedy in the beautiful Lincoln Park Conservatory. The twins Viola and Sebastian, travelling to Elyria by sea, are separated in …
7:30PM Thu, Dec 08, 2022
7:30PM Fri, Dec 09, 2022
7:30PM Sat, Dec 10, 2022
7:30PM Sun, Dec 11, 2022
7:30PM Thu, Dec 15, 2022
7:30PM Fri, Dec 16, 2022
7:30PM Fri, Dec 16, 2022
7:30PM Sat, Dec 17, 2022
7:30PM Sun, Dec 18, 2022
What The Elf?
Holiday, Improv
Runs Nov 17, 2022 - Jan 01, 2023
It’s just not the holidays without hot cocoa…and hot takes! Make merry at The Second City with this original sketch, variety, and improv celebration of the season. After …
8:00PM Thu, Dec 08, 2022
8:00PM Fri, Dec 09, 2022
8:00PM Sat, Dec 10, 2022
7:00PM Sun, Dec 11, 2022
8:00PM Thu, Dec 15, 2022
8:00PM Fri, Dec 16, 2022
8:00PM Sat, Dec 17, 2022
7:00PM Sun, Dec 18, 2022
8:00PM Thu, Dec 22, 2022
8:00PM Fri, Dec 23, 2022
8:00PM Sat, Dec 24, 2022
7:00PM Sun, Dec 25, 2022
8:00PM Thu, Dec 29, 2022
8:00PM Fri, Dec 30, 2022
8:00PM Sat, Dec 31, 2022
7:00PM Sun, Jan 01, 2023
Voctave: The Spirit of the Season
Holiday, Music
Dec 11, 2022
VOCTAVE lights up the holiday season with their incredible a Capella harmony and a program filled with holiday favorites including “O Holy Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame” and more. “Voctave brings vocal magic,” says the Orlando Sentinel and Lemon Wire says, “With only 11 voices, Voctave fills a room and makes hearts soar.” Tickets: $65 – $75. For tickets or more info, visit AtTheMAC.org or call 630-942-4000.
7:00PM Sun, Dec 11, 2022
$65 – $75
7:00PM Sun, Dec 11, 2022
$65 – $75
The 12 Dames of Christmas with Angela Ingersoll
Holiday, Music
Dec 13, 2022
Emmy nominee Angela Ingersoll captures the voices of a dozen divas in a hilarious and heartwarming holiday romp. “The actress with the astonishing voice” (Chicago Sun-Times) delivers a haunting …
7:30PM Tue, Dec 13, 2022
$45 – $50
Sam Fazio Sings the Christmas Crooners
Holiday, Music
Dec 14, 2022
Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio has made a name for himself in the music scene over the past several years. Sam’s holiday CD was named one of the best holiday jazz …
7:30PM Wed, Dec 14, 2022
from $45
Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts Presents
Elf The Musical, JR.
Children's/Family, Holiday, Musical
Runs Dec 15 - Dec 18, 2022
Ovation Academy For The Performing Arts is elated to be bringing the beloved holiday classic, Elf The Musical, JR. to Madison Street Theater stage December 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th. Featuring a cast of all ages, Ovation's production of Elf The Musical, JR. is family-friendly fun for everyone this holiday season!
7:00PM Thu, Dec 15, 2022
$8 – $14
7:00PM Fri, Dec 16, 2022
$8 – $14
3:00PM Sat, Dec 17, 2022
$8 – $14
7:00PM Sat, Dec 17, 2022
$8 – $14
1:00PM Sun, Dec 18, 2022
$8 – $14
5:00PM Sun, Dec 18, 2022
$8 – $14
Ruth Page's "The Nutcracker"
Children's/Family, Dance, Holiday
Dec 17, 2022
The quintessential and beloved family classic returns for our annual holiday tradition. Audiences will be transported to the beautiful Land of Snow and the delightful magical Kingdom of …
1:00PM Sat, Dec 17, 2022
$15 – $25
5:00PM Sat, Dec 17, 2022
$15 – $25
Junior Claus
Children's/Family, Holiday
Runs Dec 20 - Dec 30, 2022
Citadel Theatre presents their Winter 2022 TYA Show: Junior Claus, book and lyrics by Christopher Dimond & music by Michael Kooman. Get your tickets at www.citadeltheatre.org!
10:00AM Tue, Dec 20, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Tue, Dec 20, 2022
$$20
10:00AM Wed, Dec 21, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Wed, Dec 21, 2022
$$20
10:00AM Thu, Dec 22, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Thu, Dec 22, 2022
$$20
10:00AM Fri, Dec 23, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Fri, Dec 23, 2022
$$20
10:00AM Sat, Dec 24, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Sat, Dec 24, 2022
$$20
10:00AM Tue, Dec 27, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Tue, Dec 27, 2022
$$20
10:00AM Wed, Dec 28, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Wed, Dec 28, 2022
$$20
10:00AM Thu, Dec 29, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Thu, Dec 29, 2022
$$20
10:00AM Fri, Dec 30, 2022
$$20
1:00PM Fri, Dec 30, 2022
$$20