2019 Holiday Guide to Chicago Theatre
Did you know that 2019 is the Year of Chicago Theatre? Home to a community of creators, risk-takers, and big hearts, Chicago theatre is a hotbed for exciting new work and hundreds of world premieres every year. From joy to heartache and every feeling in between, Chicago’s exceptional ensemble of talent provides exhilarating experiences that make audiences come alive. This spirit of Chicago theatre is found in all of our neighborhoods, from downtown theatres to behind the storefronts, in a diverse collection of over 200 dynamic theatres.
Did you know that 2019 is the Year of Chicago Theatre? Home to a community of creators, risk-takers, and big hearts, Chicago theatre is a hotbed for exciting new work and hundreds of world premieres every year. From joy to heartache and every feeling in between, Chicago’s exceptional ensemble of talent provides exhilarating experiences that make audiences come alive. This spirit of Chicago theatre is found in all of our neighborhoods, from downtown theatres to behind the storefronts, in a diverse collection of over 200 dynamic theatres.
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NORTHWEST<br />
White Plague Trap Door <strong>Theatre</strong> 1655 W. Cortland<br />
| 773-384-0494 | EXPERIMENTAL: On the brink of a<br />
world war, a mysterious plague starts killing everyone<br />
older than 45. A young doc<strong>to</strong>r finds a cure, but what<br />
is the cost he is willing <strong>to</strong> ask the afflicted <strong>to</strong> pay? Dec<br />
5 - Jan 11<br />
NEAR NORTH<br />
Why Torture is Wrong, and the People<br />
Who Love Them Eclipse <strong>Theatre</strong> at the<br />
Athenaeum <strong>Theatre</strong> 2936 N. Southport | 773-935-6875<br />
| COMEDY: Durang turns political humor upside down<br />
with this raucous and provocative satire about America’s<br />
growing homeland “insecurity.” Through Dec 15<br />
NEAR NORTH | ONE WEEKEND ONLY!<br />
Wonderful Crazy Night - A New El<strong>to</strong>n<br />
John Tribute Apollo Theater 2450 N. Lincoln |<br />
773-935-6100 | MUSIC: Colte Julian’s electrifying tribute<br />
<strong>to</strong> the great El<strong>to</strong>n John features a live band, colorful<br />
costumes, backup singers, and El<strong>to</strong>n’s greatest hits including<br />
‘Rocket Man,’ ‘Bennie and the Jets,’ ‘Tiny Dancer,’<br />
‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,’ ‘Pinball Wizard,’ ‘Crocodile<br />
Rock,’ and more! Dec 6 - 7<br />
CHICAGO SUBURBS<br />
Working Theo Ubique Cabaret <strong>Theatre</strong> 721 Howard<br />
St, Evans<strong>to</strong>n | 800-595-4849 | MUSICAL: Based on<br />
Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with<br />
American workers, Working paints a vivid portrait of<br />
the working men and women that the world so often<br />
takes for granted. The musical features new songs by<br />
Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as favorites by Stephen<br />
Schwartz, Craig Carnelia, Mary Rodgers, Micki Grant, and<br />
James Taylor. Dec 6 - Jan 26<br />
FAR NORTH<br />
You Are Happy Red Theater <strong>Chicago</strong> at The Edge<br />
<strong>Theatre</strong> Off-Broadway 1133 W. Catalpa | COMEDY/<br />
DRAMA: Bridget finds her brother Jeremy in a closet<br />
attempting suicide. Again. Determined <strong>to</strong> help him<br />
find some kind of happiness, she carts around grocery<br />
s<strong>to</strong>res looking for his potential wife. She meets Chloe<br />
and her plans <strong>to</strong> stage a happily-ever-after are finally<br />
set. Performed in English and American Sign Language.<br />
Through Dec 8<br />
Please note: All information is subject <strong>to</strong> change.<br />
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<strong>Theatre</strong> is essential <strong>to</strong> the life of a great city and <strong>to</strong><br />
its citizens. The League of <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong>s is an<br />
alliance of theatres which leverages its collective<br />
strength <strong>to</strong> support, promote, and advocate for<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong>’s theatre industry. Through our work, we<br />
ensure that theatre continues <strong>to</strong> thrive in our city.<br />
The League of <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong>s is supported by Allstate<br />
Insurance Company, Arts Work Fund, The <strong>Chicago</strong> Community<br />
Trust, City of <strong>Chicago</strong> Department of Cultural Affairs and Special<br />
Events City Arts Grant, ComEd, Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley<br />
Foundation, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, The Field<br />
Foundation of Illinois, The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Illinois<br />
Arts Council Agency, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur<br />
Foundation, MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince,<br />
National Endowment for the Arts, Prince Charitable Trusts,<br />
and The Shubert Foundation.<br />
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