2019 Holiday Guide to Chicago Theatre

SOUTH
Oedipus Rex Court Theatre 5535 S. Ellis |
773-753-4472 | DRAMA: Oedipus seeks to cure his city
of a mysterious plague by discovering the murderer of
the former king. Captivating and cathartic, Sophocles’
seminal Greek tragedy brings to light enduring questions
of identity, fate, and free will that reverberate in startling
ways in the 21st century. Through Dec 8
CHICAGO SUBURBS
Oliver! Marriott Theatre 10 Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire
| 847-634-0200 | MUSICAL: One of the most beloved
family musicals of all time – featuring “Food, Glorious
Food” and “As Long as He Needs Me.” Through Dec 29
FAR NORTH
The Other Cinderella Black Ensemble Theater
4450 N. Clark | 773-769-4451 | MUSICAL: In this African
American rendition of this African fairy tale, Cinderella
is from the projects, The Stepmamma works at the Post
Office, there is a King, Queen and Prince, there are the
Brothers are From The Hood, and The Fairygodmama is
from Jamaica. Through Jan 19
FAR NORTH
P.Y.G. or The Mis-Edumacation of
Dorian Belle Jackalope Theatre at the Broadway
Armory 5917 N. Broadway | COMEDY: Dorian Belle is
a Canadian pop sweetheart and he’s ready to be taken
seriously. So his people hire his favorite hip-hop artists
— Black and Alexand, the ‘bad boy’ rappers of Petty
Young Goons — to help him toughen up his image.
They’re black, he’s white. They’re from Chicago, he’s
from Canada. It’s all on reality TV. What could go wrong?
Through Dec 21
NEAR NORTH
Packing About Face Theatre at Theater Wit 1229 W.
Belmont | 773-784-8565 | NEW WORK: This solo performance
from writer/performer Scott Bradley is the tale
of a genderqueer vagabond leaving small-town Iowa
on a three-decade long odyssey, continually reinventing
himself through new identities across multiple cities.
Through Dec 7
DOWNTOWN
The Phantom of the Opera Broadway In
Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre 151 W. Randolph
| 800-775-2000 | MUSICAL: Cameron Mackintosh’s
spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
classic makes its triumphant return to Chicago as part of
its North American Tour. Recommended for ages 5 and
up. Dec 18 - Jan 5
DOWNTOWN
Potted Potter Broadway In Chicago at the
Broadway Playhouse 175 E. Chestnut | 800-775-2000 |
COMEDY: Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge
of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real
life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes.
Recommended for ages 5 and up. Dec 11 - Jan 5
FAR NORTH
Proxy Underscore Theatre Company at The
Understudy 4609 N. Clark | 617-777-0364 | MUSICAL:
15 years ago, when she was a kid, Vanessa was almost
murdered by her best friend. Now she is an investigative
journalist in a bind, and she decides to do what anyone
would do — exploit her personal story by disguising
herself and interviewing her childhood best friend and
attempted murderer. Through Nov 24
FAR NORTH | FREE!
Queen of Sock Pairing Red Tape Theatre
Company at The Ready 4546 N. Western | NEW WORK:
Feeling unheard both at her job and in her relationship,
Celia initiates a new game with her boyfriend. Queen of
Sock Pairing employs meta-theatricality, comedic naturalism,
and rhythmic, driving narration to tell a visceral
and playful story about childcare, learning dominance
through imitation, and speaking the truth while playing
pretend. Through Dec 14
DOWNTOWN
Romeo and Juliet Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E. Grand on Navy Pier | 312-595-5600 | CLASSIC:
A city, two families, and a hatred so old that no one remembers
its cause. Defying every boundary forged from
their families’ enmity, Romeo and Juliet fall in love. In a
society torn apart by hate, Shakespeare sets his immortal
tale of love and senseless tragedy. Through Dec 21
NEAR NORTH
Rutherford and Son TimeLine Theatre
Company 615 W. Wellington | 773-281-8463 | COMEDY/
DRAMA: Named one of the “100 plays of the century”
by the Royal National Theatre, Githa Sowerby’s rarely
produced family drama is a smart and absorbing twist
on a woman’s “place” in a male dominated society.
Through Jan 12
NEAR NORTH
The Second City The Second City at UP Comedy
Club 230 W. North | 312-337-3992 | COMEDY/IMPROV:
A diverse array of comedic performers and formats.
Shows include After Hours: A Late Night Improv Show,
The Best of The Second City, Improv Comedy Hour,
Legendary Laughs, She The People: The Resistance
Continues, and more.
DOWNTOWN
The Simon & Garfunkel Story Broadway
In Chicago at the Broadway Playhouse 175 E. Chestnut
| 800-775-2000 | MUSIC: This show features a full live
band, state of the art video projection and lighting, and
includes all of their hits, including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’,
‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound,’
and many more. Nov 19 - Dec 8
SOUTH
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Chicago Kids Company at Beverly Arts Center of
Chiago 2407 W. 111th | 773-445-3838 | CHILDREN’S/
FAMILY: A one-hour musical based on the original
fairy tale, featuring a hilarious script adapted by Jesus
Perez, with original songs composed by Paige Coffman.
Through Nov 27 (plus Jan 15 - Feb 21)
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Please note: All information is subject to change.