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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NOVEMBER 7 - JANUARY 5<br />
LINDIWE<br />
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED<br />
WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION<br />
FEATURING LIVE MUSIC FROM<br />
LADYSMITH BLACK<br />
MAMBAZO!<br />
DOWNTOWN<br />
The Nutcracker Joffrey Ballet at the<br />
Audi<strong>to</strong>rium <strong>Theatre</strong> of Roosevelt University<br />
50 E. Ida B. Wells | 312-341-2310: Wheeldon’s<br />
acclaimed turn-of-the-century tale opens on<br />
Christmas Eve, 1892, mere months before the<br />
grand opening of the 1893 World’s Fair, as young<br />
Marie and her mother prepare for a Christmas<br />
Eve potluck celebration. Nov 30 - Dec 29<br />
CHICAGO SUBURBS | ONE WEEKEND ONLY!<br />
The Nutcracker Salt Creek Ballet at the<br />
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts 9501<br />
Skokie Blvd, Skokie | 847-673-6300: An affordable<br />
full-length holiday production performed in<br />
the grand Russian style by a professional company<br />
with incredible guest soloists. Dec 21 - 22<br />
CHICAGO SUBURBS | ONE WEEKEND ONLY!<br />
The Nutcracker with New Philharmonic<br />
Salt Creek Ballet at McAninch Arts Center 425<br />
Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn | 630-942-4000: A<br />
magical full-scale production of the gorgeous<br />
holiday classic featuring accompaniment from<br />
New Philharmonic – a rare opportunity <strong>to</strong> see this<br />
magnificent ballet set <strong>to</strong> live music. Dec 14 - 15<br />
DOWNTOWN<br />
Q Brothers Christmas Carol<br />
The Yard at <strong>Chicago</strong> Shakespeare Theater 800 E.<br />
Grand on Navy Pier | 312-595-5600: This wildly<br />
entertaining reinterpretation of the Charles Dickens<br />
classic mashes up hip hop with contemporary<br />
musical styles ranging from reggae and dancehall<br />
music, <strong>to</strong> dubstep and epic rock ballads, all underscored<br />
with beats spun live at the turntables<br />
by a DJ. Nov 29 - Dec 23<br />
DOWNTOWN<br />
The Santaland Diaries Goodman <strong>Theatre</strong><br />
170 N. Dearborn | 312-443-3800: Strapped for<br />
cash, a struggling ac<strong>to</strong>r takes a job as “Crumpet<br />
the Elf” at Macy’s Santaland — and his hilarious<br />
observations are more naughty than nice. For<br />
mature elves only. Nov 29 - Dec 29<br />
NEAR NORTH<br />
The Second City’s Best of the <strong>Holiday</strong>s<br />
The Second City Mainstage 1616 N. Wells | 312-<br />
337-3992: Celebrate 60 years of sketches, songs,<br />
and comedic conviviality as the next generation<br />
of comedy superstars perform their greatest<br />
holiday hits. Plus, The Second City’s famous improvisation<br />
means every show is like a snowflake:<br />
no two are alike - or are impervious <strong>to</strong> climate<br />
change. Rated R. Through Dec 30<br />
CHICAGO SUBURBS<br />
The Second City’s The Good, The Bad<br />
& The Ugly Sweater The Second City at<br />
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell<br />
St, Arling<strong>to</strong>n Heights | 847-577-2121: Laugh<br />
along with The Second City as comedy’s best and<br />
brightest roast the chestnuts outta all the things<br />
we lovingly loathe about the holiday season. Dec<br />
21 - 31<br />
CHICAGO SUBURBS<br />
The Second City’s The Good, The Bad<br />
& The Ugly Sweater The Second City at<br />
Paramount <strong>Theatre</strong> 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora<br />
| 630-896-6666: <strong>Chicago</strong>’s no<strong>to</strong>rious improv<br />
troupe is back <strong>to</strong> make you laugh through the<br />
holidays. Nov 29 - Dec 22<br />
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Please note: All information is subject <strong>to</strong> change.
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