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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NOW THROUGH DEC 31 • SECONDCITY.COM<br />
FAR NORTH<br />
The Christmas Foundling<br />
Pride Films and Plays at The Buena 4147 N.<br />
Broadway | 800-737-0984: Inspired by the s<strong>to</strong>ries<br />
of Bret Harte, this heartwarming holiday tale<br />
has the love of a child at its center and an unlikely<br />
romance as its driving force. Dec 5 - Jan 5<br />
FAR NORTH<br />
Cold Town/Hotline: A <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>Holiday</strong><br />
S<strong>to</strong>ry Raven <strong>Theatre</strong> 6157 N. Clark | 773-338-<br />
2177: December, 1983. Five volunteers have come<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> answer calls for a hotline created <strong>to</strong><br />
help fellow <strong>Chicago</strong>ans cope with the holiday<br />
blues. But with a record-breaking cold front<br />
sweeping across <strong>Chicago</strong>, these good samaritans<br />
are forced <strong>to</strong> hunker down for a long night<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether. Nov 30 - Dec 22<br />
DOWNTOWN<br />
Corduroy Broadway In <strong>Chicago</strong> and<br />
Emerald City <strong>Theatre</strong> at the Broadway<br />
Playhouse 175 E. Chestnut | 800-775-2000:<br />
Along with exciting scenes of clowning and<br />
mischief, this s<strong>to</strong>ry teaches the importance of<br />
empathy and unconditional love. Recommended<br />
for ages 3 and up. Through Jan 5<br />
NEAR NORTH<br />
Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card<br />
Channel Original The Second City at UP<br />
Comedy Club 230 W. North | 312-337-3992:<br />
A festive new holiday movie parody that scorches<br />
the clichés, tropes, and so-bad-they’re-good<br />
romances that have kept cable networks in business<br />
and former child stars employed. Rated R.<br />
Through Dec 31<br />
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Please note: All information is subject <strong>to</strong> change.<br />
NEAR NORTH<br />
Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish -<br />
The Musical Greenhouse Theater Center 2257<br />
N. Lincoln | 773-404-7336: The s<strong>to</strong>ry of a rag<br />
doll named Eleanor who lives in The North Pole.<br />
Despite her love for her family there, Eleanor’s<br />
very merry Christmas wish is for a best friend and<br />
home of her own. Recommended for ages 3 and<br />
up. Nov 19 - Dec 29<br />
SOUTH | ONE WEEKEND ONLY!<br />
Elf, the Musical JR. Beverly Arts Center of<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong> 2407 W. 111th | 773-445-3838: A title<br />
known the world over, this is a must-see holiday<br />
musical from their theatre students. Dec 12 - 15<br />
FAR NORTH<br />
The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes,<br />
The <strong>Holiday</strong> Edition, Vol. 2 Hell in a<br />
Handbag Productions at Mary’s Attic 5400 N.<br />
Clark | 312-409-4357: Celebrate the season in<br />
sunny Miami, as Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and<br />
Sophia return for new holiday episodes of <strong>Chicago</strong>’s<br />
beloved TV sitcom parody. Nov 27 - Dec 30<br />
DOWNTOWN | ONLY TWO PERFORMANCES!<br />
Händel’s Messiah<br />
Apollo Chorus of <strong>Chicago</strong> at the Harris Theater<br />
for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph | 312-<br />
334-7777: One of <strong>Chicago</strong>’s greatest holiday<br />
traditions, audiences flock <strong>to</strong> hear this thrilling<br />
rendition of Händel’s Messiah. Dec 14 - 15<br />
NEAR NORTH<br />
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins<br />
Strawdog <strong>Theatre</strong> Company 1802 W. Berenice<br />
| 773-644-1380: In this stage adaptation of the<br />
Caldecott Honor winning book by Eric Kimmel,<br />
the s<strong>to</strong>ry comes <strong>to</strong> life with music and a little bit<br />
of magic for families of all ages <strong>to</strong> enjoy.<br />
Dec 7 - 28
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