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‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Saturday December 9, 2023
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the return of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s magical production of The Nutcracker. Set in Chicago’s World Fair…
Saturday December 9, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Saturday December 9, 2023
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Sunday December 10, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the return of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s magical production of The Nutcracker. Set in Chicago’s World Fair…
Sunday December 10, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Sunday December 10, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
The Big 4-0, ho, ho! with the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates its 40th Anniversary with The Big 4-0, ho, ho! a celebration of CGMC’s holiday favorites over the last 40 years. Featuring festive arrangements…
Sunday December 10, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Auditorium Theatre
50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, 60605Theatre & Performing Arts
The Nose
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Chicago Premiere of Dmitri Shostakovich’s absurdist…
Sunday December 10, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60601Theatre & Performing Arts
The Nose
You might like this if… You’re a fan of The Onion or Monty Python Gogol and Dostoyevsky are your jam Or The clowns in politics…
Sunday December 10, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60601Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Sunday December 10, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming back to the Auditorium Theatre with a brand…
Sunday December 10, 2023
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Auditorium Theatre
50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, 60605Theatre & Performing Arts
Hip Hop Nutcracker
Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s…
Tuesday December 12, 2023
7:30 p.m. – Sunday December 17, 2023
5:00 p.m.Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601Theatre & Performing Arts
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Brandenburg Concertos
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) returns in December 2023 with Bach’s complete Brandenburg concertos, performed in their original instrumentation – each year…
Wednesday December 13, 2023
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60601Theatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the return of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s magical production of The Nutcracker. Set in Chicago’s World Fair…
Thursday December 14, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606Theatre & Performing Arts
Ballet Chicago’s The Nutcracker
For three performances only, Ballet Chicago’s The Nutcracker dances its way to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance! Time is running out to secure…
Friday December 15, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60601Theatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the return of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s magical production of The Nutcracker. Set in Chicago’s World Fair…
Friday December 15, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606Theatre & Performing Arts
Holidays of Light
Join us for an evening of festive cheer and holiday spirit at the Chicago Sinfonietta’s “Holidays of Light” concert, featuring guest conductor Chelsea Tipton. The…
Friday December 15, 2023
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Auditorium Theatre
50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, 60605Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Friday December 15, 2023
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Saturday December 16, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the return of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s magical production of The Nutcracker. Set in Chicago’s World Fair…
Saturday December 16, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Saturday December 16, 2023
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the return of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s magical production of The Nutcracker. Set in Chicago’s World Fair…
Saturday December 16, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Saturday December 16, 2023
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on…
Sunday December 17, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
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