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A list of Holiday Plays This 2011 Season
With the holidays near, here is a list of a few shows that may get you in the holiday spirit
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| A Christmas Carol Nov 18 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| Goodman Theatre |
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Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol has delighted Chicago audiences since the very first production over thirty years ago when the Chicago Tribune raved: "magic took over the show." Charles Dickens' classic story, the exceptional actors and the miraculous stagecraft have made A Christmas Carol a beloved Chicago tradition. Every year, audiences look forward to the "Bah Humbugs," the arrival of the ghosts, the music and dancing and Scrooge's joyful discovery of life and love. This timeless play will put the magic in your holiday season!
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| Donny And Marie - Christmas In Chicago Dec 6 - Dec 24, 2011 |
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| Ford Oriental Theatre |
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In the holiday tradition of the “Osmond Family Christmas” television specials, the legendary Donny and Marie invite you and your family to join them to celebrate the joy of the season in true Osmond fashion, in person, as the iconic pair share the spotlight for the first time together on a Chicago stage. With a dash of Christmas spirit and their trademark show-stopping production numbers, DONNY AND MARIE – CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO features your favorite holiday hits mixed with their irresistible chemistry that made them international stars leading into “Osmond- Mania” topping the charts.
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| It's A Wonderful Life: Live At The Biograph Nov 18 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| American Blues Theater at Victory Gardens Theater - Biograph |
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From the original director and Ensemble that brought this holiday tradition to Chicago since 2004. Join the American Blues family as we take you back to a 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with live Foley sound effects, an original score, and a stellar cast of seven that bring the entire town of Bedford Falls to life. From the moment you walk through the doors, you will be transported back to the Golden Age of Radio, and experience the story of George Bailey like never before. Critics called this production “perfect Christmas theater” and “first-class holiday fare.”
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| The Santaland Diaries Nov 25 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| Theater Wit |
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Sedaris’ beloved account of his stint as an elf at Macy’s during the holiday season has been called the “24 funniest pages ever written in the English language.” Don’t miss Theater Wit’s annual antidote to traditional shows of the season – a must-see celebration of the desperation of unemployment, the insanity of Christmas shopping and the ineffable “cheer” of the holiday spirit.
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| Season's Greetings Nov 11 - Dec 18, 2011 |
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| Northlight Theatre |
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Christmas has arrived in the Bunker household! But while the children lurk just out of sight, it's the adults who are making the "Naughty" list. As Christmas dinner burns in the oven and guests bungle their attempts at infidelity under the tree, the only question remaining is whether Father Christmas can escape the fray unscathed. This seriously funny look at the hilarity and high jinks of an "average" family Christmas was last season's smash hit at London's National Theatre!
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| Other Holiday Shows |
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| The Annoyance Christmas Pageant Dec 3 - Dec 18, 2011 |
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| Annoyance Theatre |
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The Annoyance Christmas Pageant takes two well loved, holiday children specials and combines them into two acts. Charley Brown Christmas follows Charley Brown on his journey to find the true meaning of Christmas, while enduring the commercialization of the season, and insults from Lucy Van Pelt. In Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, Sam the Snowman tells the tale of how young reindeer Rudolph runs away from home to be independent, with his new found friend Hermie. Together they meet Yukon Cornelius, a prospector searching for silver and gold, discover an island of misfit toys and learn that it's okay to be different from the pack. All while avoiding the Abominable Snow Monster of the North!
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| Another Night Before Christmas Nov 17 - Dec 18, 2011 |
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| Theatre At The Center |
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Another Night Before Christmas tells the story of burnt-out social worker Karol Elliot, who is having a crisis of Christmas spirit. While heading home on a lonely Christmas Eve, she shares her groceries with a homeless man who decides to show his thanks and rekindle her holiday cheer by breaking into her apartment later that night insisting that he's Santa Claus. Instead of stealing her belongings, he brings in a bag of goodies and transforms her downtown apartment into a blinking, red and green wonderland. Before long Karol begins to wonder, is this bearded stranger more than what he seems? Another Night Before Christmas is a delight for the whole family. This witty and tuneful holiday favorite, Directed by William Pullinsi, is a Chicago Area Premiere and is sure to win laughs from anyone who’s ever lost - or found - the holiday spirit.
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| Bar Show (or Xmas Spirits) Dec 6 - Dec 10, 2011 |
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| Merle Reskin Theatre |
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Now in its 88th year, the Chicago Bar Association's "Bar Show" (or Xmas Spirits) provides laughs and political parodies to Chicago audiences, with a full band, top talent, dancers, and Broadway caliber costumes and sets. This year has provided enough fodder to skewer Democrats, Republicans, sports teams, celebrities, and beyond. Targets expected are the new Mayor, the President and Congress, fallen philandering politicians, gay marriage, the Chicago sports teams, and much more.
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| The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 9 - Dec 18, 2011 |
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| Albright Theatre Company |
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This heart-warming holiday tale is an Albright Theatre favorite. Audiences can expect to see some special touches this year in this family-friendly production that proudly showcases the theatre's younger actors. Come share the holiday season at “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” with The Albright Theatre Company!
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| Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs A Christmas Carol Again Dec 1 - Dec 24, 2011 |
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| The Building Stage |
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Created and performed by The Building Stage artistic director Blake Montgomery, Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs... both celebrates and skewers our attachment to this classic tale. Performed in an invitingly warm Victorian atmosphere filled with holiday treats and traditions, the play captures the essence of the Dickens story and provides an affectionate view of the great author himself rediscovering his own passion.
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| A Christmas Carol Nov 25 - Dec 30, 2011 |
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| Citadel Theatre Company |
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Citadel Theatre Company kicks off the Yuletide season on Friday, November 25th with its all-new production of Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, starring the well-known Chicago actor and Equity member Frank Farrell as Scrooge. Lovingly adapted for North Shore family audiences, using the acclaimed script by Peter DuLaurier, this professionally staged presentation of the perennially welcome Christmas favorite.
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| A Christmas Carol Nov 25 - Dec 20, 2011 |
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| Drury Lane- Oakbrook |
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A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who receives a Christmas Eve visit from the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley, warning him to mend his ways. During the night, three spirits appear before Scrooge showing him visions of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future to reveal the results of his selfish life. Scrooge promises to redeem himself and vows to honor the spirit of Christmas with all his heart, spreading good cheer, kindness and generosity to everyone he encounters.
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| A Christmas Carol Nov 25 - Dec 24, 2011 |
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| Metropolis Performing Arts Centre |
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Metropolis has been telling the tale of grumpy old Scrooge who discovers love and joy on Christmas Eve for 10 years. But this year, Metropolis is bringing its audiences an exciting new adaptation of the beloved A Christmas Carol. Resident Playwright Scott Woldman has found a new way to bring warmth and the teachings of love into Scrooge’s heart and the audiences’. Join Scrooge on his unforgettable adventure through time to find what he’s been missing from his life. This holiday season, you won’t want to miss this magical musical the whole family can treasure.
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| A Christmas Carol: the silent bah-humbug Nov 25 - Dec 30, 2011 |
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| Silent Theatre Company at St. Paul's Cultural Center |
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The aesthetic of Silent Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol: the
silent bahhumbug employs aspects of Cantastoria, Art Nouveau, Grand Guignol
and German Expressionism. Soundtracked by live musical accompaniment by
composer Isaiah Robinson, the grim side of this tale reaches the audience on a visceral level. Monochromatic costumes and make‐up blanket the dreary gray world of Ebenezer Scrooge and stark lighting chills the air. This production is an original adaptation by Silent Theatre. It is meant to scare as much as inspire.
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| Christmas in Chicago Dec 8 - Dec 18, 2011 |
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| The Fine Print at Chicago Dramatists |
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Get in the spirit of the holidays with The Fine Print. We promise, we’ll make the recession funny. Original music, satirical Christmas songs, politically relevant sketch comedy and bushels of holiday cheer.
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| The Christmas Miracle Of Jonathan Toomey Nov 23 - Dec 23, 2011 |
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| Provision Theater Company |
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When a broken hearted boy loses the treasured wooden nativity set that links him to his dead father, his worried mother persuades a lonely, ill-tempered woodcarver to create a replacement and to allow her son to watch him work on the new piece. The commission takes their relationship to unexpected places as the young client makes greater and more difficult demands of the woodcarver's ability. As Christmas approaches, the three struggle to come to terms with each other, their painful memories, and the process of putting their unhappiness behind them.
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| The Christmas Schooner Nov 16 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| Mercury Theatre |
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The Christmas Schooner is based on a beloved Chicago story. The 'Rouse Simmons', a Great Lakes schooner, was known as "The Christmas Tree Ship." Its captain risked life and limb to transport fir trees from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to Chicago's German immigrants during the late 19th century. A timely and stirring tale of love and loss, The Christmas Schooner reminds us of tradition, and our responsibility to celebrate the living while honoring our heritage.
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| A Christmas Story, The Musical! Dec 14 - Dec 30, 2011 |
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| Chicago Theatre |
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A Christmas Story, The Musical! chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way towards the holiday gift of his dreams, a Red Ryder Action Air Rifle BB Gun ("You'll shoot your eye out kid!"). A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a double-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between young Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Produced by the film's original Ralphie, Peter Billingsley, It's a perennial holiday classic that will entertain the whole family.
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| The ComedySportz Crew Saves Santa Nov 19 - Dec 17, 2011 |
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The ComedySportz Crew has never been more excited! They are using the Imagination Machine to meet Santa Claus! But at the North Pole, Santa's been kidnapped by the evil Expensivo. The crew must use their ComedySportz imaginations to save Santa and stop Expensivo! As always with "The ComedySportz Crew Adventures," the show has plenty of laughs as well as opportunities for children to "get into the act." And along the way, children learn just how much fun their own imaginations can be! Stay and take your picture with Santa!
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| The Eight: Reindeer Monologues Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit |
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Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa’s eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. As the press descends, the other reindeer demand to reveal their stories, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges. Stage Left brings this hilarious, international theatrical sensation back to the city where it was first produced in a limited run, late-night production.
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| El Stories: Holiday Train Dec 2 - Jan 14, 2012 |
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| Waltzing Mechanics at The Greenhouse Theater Center |
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The Edgewater-based performance group known as the Waltzing Mechanics creates original theatrical works out of conversations with real Chicago commuters. For El Stories: Holiday Train, they've taken Yuletide-related mass-transit stories from a variety of Windy City citizens from various backgrounds and neighborhoods and turned them into a dramatized El ride that explores how Chicagoans interact as a community around the holidays. The real-life vignettes are adapted from original interviews and directed by Thomas Murray.
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| Fa La La La...F*ck It Nov 12 - Dec 17, 2011 |
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| Annoyance Theatre |
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Catherine Sims is struggling to keep her family together while hoping this Christmas will be better than the last. Having to deal with her alcoholic husband Carl, and her teenage angst-filled daughter Christine doesn’t make things any easier - however her addiction to pain medication and her relationship with her son Chris seem to be what keep her going. At the end of the day, they all have each other and fuck it - that’s all that matters. Merry Christmas.
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| Hannukatz The Musical Dec 2 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| National Pastime Theater |
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Hannukatz The Musical is a totally new spin on Dreidl Days as presented by the tie-dyed Meowmulkah-sporting title character on his Hannukah-eve visit to the Skokie-based Moskowitz family’s Hannukah-hating kids. Self-described in his Jerry Lee Lewis-inspired theme song as “a catnippy, kinda trippy, chocolate chippy old hippie,” Hannukatz is armed with an arsenal of rousing Hannukarols like “Do the Chhhh,” “No Jews Allowed,” and “Hannukah is Not the Jewish Christmas.” Grammy-winner Abrahamson (book/lyrics) and collaborator Michael Carlson (music) bring the audience into the musical world with “Make a Chhhhh” contest and the sing-along battle hymn the “Open-a-Can-of-Potch-in-Tuchas (the kosher equivalent of opening a can of Whoop-Ass) March.”
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| Happy Holly-daze - A Drinking Game Performance Dec 8 - Dec 30, 2011 |
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| Cornservatory |
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Those folks at Corn have a knack for turning all sorts of holidays into hilarious drinking game shows, and now they are going to tackle a whole holiday season! You and all your inebriated, little friends are cordially invited to join Stan and Fran McAllister as they celebrate the holidays the McAllister way: with good friends, good laughs, and not-good beer. The McAllisters and friends will be sharing all of their favorite holiday stories, songs, and beverages with you, my good little V, and all of your slutty, drunken friends—bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase "holiday spirit!" They will tackle age old questions like, “Who is the real Santa? (Though you and I know the answer) How do you spell Hanukkah? (Chanukah? Chaka Khan?) And what the heck happens at Kwanzaa? (My guess is a big, gay sex orgy… Ho, Ho, Ho!)” No need to bring gifts, just BYOB!
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| It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Nov 25 - Dec 23, 2011 |
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| Fox Valley Repertory |
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Adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling, the fateful story of George Bailey will come to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Patrons will become a part of the live studio audience and relive the beloved tale of regret and redemption told through insightful storytelling, familiar characters, engaging sound effects and musical commercial breaks by the local children's choir. Songs will include "Jingle Bell Polka," "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," and "Auld Lang Syne."
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| It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play Nov 25 - Dec 30, 2011 |
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| American Theatre Company |
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Bedford Falls. 1948. ATC transforms its intimate space into an actual 1940's radio studio to tell Capra's classic story of one man's affect on his community. Complete with audiograms and commercial breaks, audiences may be recorded live for broadcast on WBEZ Chicago Public Radio. Free milk and cookies are served after every performance.
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| Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Nov 17 - Jan 8, 2012 |
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| Emerald City Theatre Company at Apollo Theater |
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In Junie B. Jones' world, things are very clear - Christmas means you get presents, elf costumes are awesome, and May is a blabbermouth tattletale. Things are going so well, until Junie B. pulls May as her Secret Santa! With Santa watching her like a hawk, what will Junie B. do? Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is an adaptation based on the best-selling Junie B. Jones books.
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| A Klingon Christmas Carol Nov 16 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| Commedia Beauregard at The Greenhouse Theater Center |
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Scrooge has no honor, nor any courage. Can three ghosts help him to become the true warrior he ought to be in time to save Tiny Tim from a horrible fate? Performed in the Original Klingon with English Supertitles, and narrative analysis from The Vulcan Institute of Cultural Anthropology.
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| Let It Ho! Dec 1 - Dec 29, 2011 |
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| Off Off Broadzway at Stage 773 |
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Let it Ho! - The hilarious harlots of Off Off Broadzway get into the Holiday spirit with their widely adored and critically acclaimed musical sketch comedy show! This burlesque-inspired comedy revue features the five festive Broadz and their gloriously creepy elf slaying the audience with sharp writing, catchy songs and anything-goes humor. Gaudy garland and dirty jokes abound in a non-reveal performance that is not for the faint of heart. Off Off Broadzway can guarantee foul mouths, daddy issues and free boners for the fellas! These ladies are sharp, hysterical and probably a little drunk. Oh yeah. Don’t’ bring the kids. Come dressed up in your Holiday Sweaters and receive full price drinks while looking like an idiot.
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| The Match Girl Nov 25 - Dec 17, 2011 |
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| Overshadowed Theatrical Productions |
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It's Christmas time in 1843, and England is full of busy shoppers, brightly lit windows, the magic of laughter and the sound of singing. Somewhere on the street is a lonely girl trying to sell matches to earn money to help her family. The orphanage in town is run by a wonderful couple that loves each child as if they were their own. Together they anticipate the birth of another child ... their own. Reminiscent of Dickens, this story is adapted from one of the most popular fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen.
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| The Nativity Dec 2 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| Congo Square Theatre Company at Goodman Theatre |
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Congo Square's annual production of The Nativity returns to Goodman Theatre. The Nativity is the joy-filled journey of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph that infuses gospel music and modern dance to bring us the story of the good news.
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| The Nutcracker Dec 9 - Dec 27, 2011 |
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| The Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium Theatre |
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The world renowned Joffrey Ballet once again transforms the Auditorium Theatre into a winter wonderland full of magical toys and waltzing snowflakes during the annual production of Robert Joffrey’s The Nutcracker. One of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions, Robert Joffrey’s The Nutcracker has been delighting audiences both young and old since its first Chicago performance in 1996.
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| The Nutcracker Dec 10 - Dec 10, 2011 |
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| Salt Creek Ballet at Center For Performing Arts |
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The Sugar Plum Fairy. A dashing Prince. Swirling snowflakes and twirling candy canes. A child’s Nutcracker who comes to life in a night of holiday marvels. Salt Creek Ballet brings its magnificent sets, costumes and talented cast of more than 75 dancers from throughout the Chicago area. The production also features guest soloists, Ilya Kozadayez and Emily Bowen, from Houston Ballet. Special holiday concessions and photos with Santa Claus are available for purchase throughout the afternoon. Theater-goers can also sing along with holiday carolers.
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| The Nutcracker Nov 3 - Dec 30, 2011 |
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| The House Theatre of Chicago at Chopin Theatre |
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The House’s fantastical deconstruction of this time-honored holiday story centers on Clara’s journey to save her family from the Rat King before Christmas, with the help of a Nutcracker, a gift from her beloved Uncle Drosselmeyer. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and spellbinding spectacle to tell a darkly moving story of magic and mystery.
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| Our Holiday Stories Nov 10 - Dec 4, 2011 |
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| 16th Street Theater at Berwyn Cultural Center |
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Changing old traditions with holiday stories you have never heard before from three of 16th Street’s favorite female writers: Elizabeth Berg (The Pull of the Moon), Rohina Malik (Unveiled) and Tanya Saracho (Kita y Fernanda and Our Lady of the Underpass)
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| Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer Dec 1 - Dec 30, 2011 |
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| Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic |
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The North Pole is in crisis. Thanks to the infamous Santa sextape the morale and morals are at an all-time low. Santa (Michael Hampton*) devises a plan to save his empire by diving headfirst into the Tea Party movement using Connie Vixen (Terry McCarthy*) as his candidate to represent the North Pole. Join Rudolph Alex Grelle* (Rudolph 2009-10, The Rip Nelson Halloween Spooktacular), and his misfit friends - Herbie the 'not gay enough elf' (Chad Ingold*) who wants to be a dentist and Yukon Cornelia (Lori Lee*), the butch prospector with a deep, dark secret - as they search for happiness, and themselves...
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| The Santa Stories Nov 18 - Dec 18, 2011 |
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| pH productions at Studio BE |
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As a special holiday treat, pH productions presents two totally different takes on Santa Claus - one that's kid-friendly nice and one that's adults-only extremely naughty. The Santa Stories: The Nice One is a funny and family-friendly origin story, complete with a musical sing-a-long, that tells how Santa became ... well, Santa, and features milk and cookies for the kids. Meanwhile, BYOB is actually encouraged for late-night performances of The Santa Stories: The Naughty One, only for adults over the age of 18, which features the "most depraved, disgusting and offensive version of Santa you've ever seen" in a tale skewering the commercialization of Christmas.
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| Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue Dec 2 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| Fox Valley Repertory |
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If annoying holiday films, dreaded family gatherings and over-played Christmas songs don't get you in the holiday spirit, The Second City certainly will when they bring their Dysfunctional Holiday Revue at the Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort.
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| Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue Nov 21 - Jan 1, 2012 |
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Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue features a seasonal blend of hilarious scenes, songs and our trademark improvisation with a sprig of holiday mischief for a night of spirited fun. Funny, bright and completely original, Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue is the perfect alternative to the same old holiday shows. From uneven gift exchanges with your clueless boyfriend to couples therapy with Joseph and Mary, Second City has your ticket to all that’s ridiculous about this magical season.
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| The Second City's Holidays in the Heights Nov 25 - Dec 31, 2011 |
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| The Second City at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre |
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The tree is trimmed, the stockings are hung and the halls are decked. Now it’s time to enjoy all those things that make the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year. That’s right: mayhem at the malls, an endless flow of eggnog, itchy holiday sweaters, burnt cookies and all the last minute shopping. With all this excitement, it’s no wonder why everyone loves the holidays. Especially The Second City. Don’t miss the hilarious send up of all these holiday activities, both loved and hated, with the renowned comedic antics and improv of The Second City. Contains adult content and language. Not recommended for children or young teens.
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| Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose Dec 16 - Dec 18, 2011 |
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| Raven Theatre |
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Raven Theater presents a live, radio-style presentation of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose by Michael Menendian and John Weagly, adapted from one of the most popular of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle.” This delightful holiday mystery features Ian Novak and Frederick Harris in definitive performances as the famous detective and his ally Dr. Watson. The story concerns the disappearance of a gem called the Blue Carbuncle, which has been hidden inside a Christmas goose. Stolen from the Countess of Morcar, the jewel's trail leads Holmes and Watson all over wintry London and to a surprising conclusion. This holiday treat comes complete with live musical accompaniment, humorous commercials, and an audience sing-a-long.
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| Silent Night of the Living Dead Dec 2 - Dec 30, 2011 |
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| New Millennium Theatre Company at Theater Wit |
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Barbara Cooper is home from college and she’s brought her new man-friend Ben to meet her family. And Mr. Cooper will be DAMNED if some zombie apocalypse nonsense is going to get in the way of Mrs. Cooper’s perfect Cooper Family Christmas—even if he finds himself with an insatiable craving for brains! It’s a race against the kitchen timer as the Zombies close in, threatening everyone’s Christmas cheer. What will become of Barbara’s family? Can Ben save Christmas?? Will the turkey be dry??? Grab the nearest blunt instrument, and gather under the mistletoe to find out on the Silent Night of the Living Dead!
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| Striking 12 Dec 1 - Jan 1, 2012 |
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| BoHo Theatre at Heartland Studio Theatre |
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Striking 12 is "a cross between a rock concert and a holiday show for people who don't like holiday shows." Featuring four talented actor/musicians, Striking 12 is the story of a grumpy, recently-single guy who stays at home on New Year's Eve, until a chance encounter with a door-to-door light bulb salesgirl inspires him to read Hans Christian Anderson's "The Little Match Girl." This story and his chance encounter with the modern match girl changes his life and view of the holidays.
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| Tinsel: The Musical! Nov 26 - Dec 20, 2011 |
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| Lil' Buds Theatre Company at The Greenhouse Theater Center |
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Blending country, blues, jazz and pop music into a musical suitable for children of all ages, Tinsel: The Musical tells the story of a near-sighted reindeer who goes from being a clumsy waitress in Frosty's diner to stardom as a recording artist. Aiming to teach young audiences the importance of being true to themselves and to be wary of the pitfalls of fame, Tinsel is written by the Li'l Buds Theatre Company, creators of the popular holiday musicals Frosty's Shakes and Dogs and Those Silly Reindeer.
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| A Very Sci-Fi Christmas Dec 2 - Jan 14, 2012 |
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| Chemically Imbalanced Theater |
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CIC presents a holiday comedy for those who love science fiction and want a little more of it in their stockings. If you are a fan of Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, or Star Trek, then this is the holiday show for you. If you think the freezing void of space is terrifying, but you like Christmas, this is still the holiday show for you. This never-before-seen spectacular features Santa Claus, space ships, love, romance, battles, time travel, and maybe even dramatic deaths. What more can you ask for - a present? Give yourself the gift of comedy.
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| White Christmas Oct 19 - Jan 1, 2012 |
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| Marriott Theatre In Lincolnshire |
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One of America’s most beloved silver screen classics is now a brand new stage musical – Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS. Packed with hits like “Blue Skies,” “Count Your Blessings,” “I Love a Piano” and the title song “White Christmas,” your entire family will celebrate this magical time of year with this beautiful new musical.
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| Winter Pageant 2011 Nov 26 - Jan 8, 2012 |
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| Redmoon |
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Redmoon’s longest running spectacular tradition Winter Pageant returns -‐ a family friendly annual holiday event with a 16-‐year history of inviting hicago's community to gather and celebrate the season in an accessible, beautiful and unique way.
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