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‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Music & Comedy
OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry OhJay Lamont, born and raised on…
Thursday, December 11th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.Theatre & Performing Arts
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.…
Thursday, December 11th
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark StTheatre & Performing Arts
Much Ado About Nothing
Just in time for the holiday season, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com is “as merry as the day is long!” Beatrice is living it up as a…
Thursday, December 11th
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…
Thursday, December 11th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph StTheatre & Performing Arts
Amadeus
Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…
Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Based on the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will improvise a…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Long Christmas Dinner
THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER – nine decades long in just one 75-minute act – showcases the lives of several generations of the Bayard family. Wilder…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Rapornzel
An adult pantomime by Tom Whalley, author of last season’s THROBBIN WOOD. Many years ago, the King and Queen of a far off kingdom were…
Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Hoover-Leppen Theatre
3656 North Halsted StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Creamboy Show
If you’re looking for a date night, girls’ night out, or a mandatory work outing (that your staff will actually like)— Look no further! Chicago’s…
Theatre & Performing Arts
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
George Bailey – the Everyman from small town Bedford Falls whose dreams of escape and adventure were stopped by family obligation and civic duty –…
Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.American Blues Theater
5627 N Lincoln BlvdMusic & Comedy
Happy Holly-Daze: A Holiday Drinking Game Performance
Year after year, Corn Productions brings the holiday magic in a tradition spanning over a decade. Happy Holly-Daze is a sketch comedy show about all…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Taming of the Shrew
Deception, disguise, and desire. What if we want to be tamed? The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry…
Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Superior Donuts
Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to…
Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee AvenueTheatre & Performing Arts
Wild Door Theater Makes Its Chicago Debut With “Smokefall” at Theater Wit
A new voice joins Chicago’s vibrant theater scene this fall as Wild Door Theater proudly launches its inaugural production, Smokefall, November 10 – December 21,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Oil Lamp Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present the final production in its 2025 season, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, November 20 –…
Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025Music & Comedy
Jonas Brothers – JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour
The Jonas Brothers are scheduled to perform in Rosemont on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Allstate Arena. The show is part of their “JONAS20:…
Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvsed DCOM
Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…
Thursday, December 11th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & Comedy
Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
A night with Cafe Lounge Underwater is like the best house party you’ve ever been to. There’s dancing, music, drinks, and of course, meeting strangers…
Thursday, December 11th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.Theatre & Performing Arts
Rag Doll on a Bomb Site
Trap Door Theatre’s Trap Open Series presents: Rag Doll on a Bomb Site Written by Shelley Cooper Featuring Shelley Cooper Directed by Kelsey Miller On…
Thursday, December 11th
8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland St.Music & Comedy
Set In Chicago Holiday Style
Set In Chicago is back just in time for the holidays. This improvised movie sequel will now feature snow falling down and holiday cheer abound…
Thursday, December 11th
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.Music & Comedy
Windy City Laughs at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage 🎤 @360ComedyNetwork presents Windy City Laughs!…
Thursday, December 11th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.Music & Comedy
What Could Go Wrong Comedy Show
Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where laughter is always guaranteed! Join us on November 12, 2025, at 9:00 PM for the hilarious What…
Thursday, December 11th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway

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