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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Friday, Nov 29<br />
Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night<br />
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre: 111 W. Campbell,<br />
Arling<strong>to</strong>n Heights - Brush up on your Yuletide trivia<br />
and play for actual prizes in this uniquely interactive<br />
show. 847-577-2121<br />
Saturday, Nov 30<br />
Christmas in Vienna<br />
Vienna Boys Choir at the <strong>Chicago</strong> Symphony Orchestra:<br />
220 S. Michigan, <strong>Chicago</strong> - The world’s oldest and<br />
most celebrated choral groups performs popular folk<br />
songs, beloved classical music, and cherished holiday<br />
favorites. 312-294-3000<br />
Sunday, Dec 1<br />
A Million Dollar Christmas<br />
McAninch Arts Center: 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn -<br />
Join the smash hit cast of Presley, Perkins, Lewis, and<br />
Cash for a rip-roaring holiday show that’ll have you<br />
rockin’ around the Christmas tree. 630-942-4000<br />
Monday, Dec 2<br />
A Cherry, Cherry Christmas<br />
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre: 111 W. Campbell,<br />
Arling<strong>to</strong>n Heights - A selection of songs from Neil<br />
Diamond’s four Christmas albums and, of course, his<br />
greatest hits. 847-577-2121<br />
Tuesday, Dec 3<br />
Farrenc Symphony No. 3<br />
Lakeview Orchestra at the Athenaeum <strong>Theatre</strong>: 2936 N.<br />
Southport, <strong>Chicago</strong> - Famous pieces with a piece that<br />
should be more famous. 773-935-6875<br />
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio<br />
<strong>Theatre</strong> Metropolis Performing Arts Centre: 111 W.<br />
Campbell, Arling<strong>to</strong>n Heights - This 1940s radio style<br />
adaptation of Frank Capra’s film classic is a guaranteed<br />
holiday winner. 847-577-2121<br />
Wednesday, Dec 4<br />
The 12 Dames of Christmas, Starring<br />
Angela Ingersoll Artists Lounge Live at Metropolis<br />
Performing Arts Centre: 111 W. Campbell, Arling<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Heights - Award-winning dynamo Angela Ingersoll<br />
joyously captures the iconic voices of the holiday<br />
season. 847-577-2121<br />
Friday, Dec 6<br />
Rockapella<br />
Dominican University Performing Arts: 7900 W. Division,<br />
River Forest - With their sparkling renditions of<br />
holiday classics, this concert will put anyone in the<br />
Christmas spirit. 708-488-5000<br />
7th Annual Jazz Faculty Christmas Concert<br />
North Central College’s Madden <strong>Theatre</strong>: 171 E.<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong> Ave, Naperville - Featuring a collection of<br />
well-known holiday favorites with a jazz twist. 630-<br />
637-7469<br />
Holidisco<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong> Gay Men’s Chorus at the Athenaeum <strong>Theatre</strong>:<br />
2936 N. Southport, <strong>Chicago</strong> - Shiny disco balls and bell<br />
bot<strong>to</strong>ms kick off a festive season with disco renditions<br />
of your beloved holiday favorites. 773-935-6875<br />
Saturday, Dec 7<br />
Holidisco<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong> Gay Men’s Chorus at the North Shore Center<br />
for the Performing Arts: 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie -<br />
Shiny disco balls and bell bot<strong>to</strong>ms kick off a festive<br />
season with disco renditions of your beloved holiday<br />
favorites. 847-673-6300<br />
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sweater<br />
The Second City at the McAninch Arts Center: 425<br />
Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn - Members of the Touring<br />
Company showcase a festive mix of material from The<br />
Second City archives. 630-942-4000<br />
Sunday, Dec 8<br />
Deep in the Heart of Christmas<br />
The Texas Tenors at North Central College’s Pfeiffer<br />
Hall: 310 E. Ben<strong>to</strong>n Ave, Naperville - Since their whirlwind<br />
debut six years ago on America’s Got Talent, The<br />
Texas Tenors have accumulated a long list of awards,<br />
accolades, and excited fans. 630-637-7469<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong> Baroque<br />
Rembrandt Chamber Players at Alice Millar Chapel:<br />
1870 Sheridan Rd, Evans<strong>to</strong>n - Performing some of the<br />
season’s most beautiful music by Bach, Handel, and<br />
Telemann. 872-395-1754<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong>s: Marcus Roberts Trio<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong> Philharmonic at the Harris Theater for Music<br />
and Dance: 205 E. Randolph, <strong>Chicago</strong> - Don’t miss Gershwin’s<br />
Concer<strong>to</strong> in F as you’ve never heard it before,<br />
with the fearless Marcus Roberts Trio joining the full<br />
orchestra on stage. 312-334-7777<br />
Holidisco<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong> Gay Men’s Chorus at the Beverly Arts Center:<br />
2407 W. 111th, <strong>Chicago</strong> - Shiny disco balls and bell bot<strong>to</strong>ms<br />
kick off a festive season with disco renditions of<br />
your beloved holiday favorites. 773-445-0386
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