A traveling troupe of actors comes to town to find no one celebrating Hanukkah. They must put on a show to save the holiday! Will they bring back the spirit of Hanukkah to the town? Will Hershel of Ostropol outsmart the goblins who haunt the old synagogue? In this adaptation of the Caldecott Honor-winning book, the story comes to life with music, puppets and a little bit of magic for families of all ages to enjoy.

The holiday season is about to get loud, sparkly, and slightly inappropriate, because Jefferey Cooke is back in "My Christmas Spectacular 2026!" - the show that has become Chicago's most beloved, most chaotic, and most aggressively festive holiday cabaret tradition. If you've ever wondered what would happen if Christmas swallowed a cabaret show and washed it down with a peppermint martini, this is your answer.

Candlelight: Tribute to Gwen Stefani reimagines the pop-punk princess's catalog in a way you've never heard it, performed live by the Metropolis String Quartet under the warm, flickering glow of hundreds of candles. From her No Doubt years to her solo chart-toppers, the 60-minute program spans ska-tinged anthems and dance-floor hits reborn as lush string arrangements, including "Just A Girl," "Hella Good," "Hollaback Girl," "The Sweet Escape," "What You Waiting For?," "Rich Girl," "Underneath It All," "Spiderwebs," and the swooning ballad "Don't Speak." It's an intimate, multi-sensory evening that trades stadium spectacle for candlelit atmosphere, letting familiar melodies land with fresh emotional weight. Part of the popular Candlelight concert series, this tribute is ideal for longtime fans, date nights, or anyone craving a distinctive live-music experience.

Following a string of holiday mishaps and a disastrous audition for the Miami Senior Center's production of It's a Wonderful Life, Dorothy begins to question her very existence. An angel intervenes, revealing that her roommates wouldn't last 20-minutes without her.

After last year's smash-hit, sold-out premiere, Tyler Anthony Smith and Patrick O'Keefe's WE ARE NOT UGLY PEOPLE (a.k.a. an unauthorized cabaret parody of Todd Haynes' film CAROL) is back-and this time for the hole holiday season. Everything that made you laugh your jingle bells off remains, but with an entirely new setlist, some new gags, and a slew of new Sarah Paulsons and Harges.

Candlelight: Tribute to Chris Cornell transforms the grunge icon's searing catalog into an intimate, multi-sensory concert experience, performed by a live string quartet surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of flickering candles. Over the course of an hour, the Listeso String Quartet reimagines the raw power and haunting melodies of Cornell's work across Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog, with arrangements of favorites like "Black Hole Sun," "Like a Stone," "Spoonman," "Hunger Strike," and "Fell on Black Days." Stripped of distortion and amplification, these songs reveal the aching beauty and emotional depth that made Cornell one of rock's most distinctive voices. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his music anew, this candlelit evening offers a moving, elegant way to experience one of alternative rock's greatest songwriters.

Eddie Carbone, a longshoreman living in Red Hook, Brooklyn, harbors an obsessive love for his niece Catherine. When two illegal immigrants arrive from Sicily — relatives seeking a new life in America — the fragile balance of his world begins to crack. Miller's masterwork is a story of family loyalty, the immigrant dream, and the dangerous line between love and possession. It's raw, relentless, and devastating.

This Christmas, bring the whole family back to a simpler time with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! The acclaimed holiday tradition is live in theaters for the 30th anniversary tour. Gather friends and family to relive your fondest childhood memories. NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is overflowing with larger than life puppets, breathtaking acrobatics and dazzling costumes. Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast featuring dancers from all over the world performing at the highest level of classical technique. Share in the message of peace and harmony and get your tickets now!

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons is a high-energy, candlelit concert that transforms two arena-sized catalogs into lush, cinematic string arrangements, performed live by the Metropolis String Quartet for an immersive hour of soaring melodies and big emotional payoffs. The program moves through fan favorites like Coldplay’s “Clocks,” “Adventure of a Lifetime,” “Fix You,” “The Scientist,” “Viva la Vida,” and “A Sky Full of Stars,” alongside Imagine Dragons hits including “Radioactive,” “Eyes Closed,” “Nice to Meet You,” “Follow You,” “Bad Liar,” and “Believer,” creating a “best of both worlds” evening where familiar choruses feel intimate, dramatic, and completely reimagined under the glow of candlelight.

Flying Monkeys follows two transport agents working in the so-called "troubled teen industry." Hired by a desperate mother, they arrive in the middle of the night to legally take her 15-year-old daughter from her home and deliver her to a residential treatment program across the country. What begins as a job governed by contracts and procedure becomes increasingly complicated as everyone involved is forced to confront what they believe desperation can justify.

The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of our heroine, Holly, an overworked city executive forced to return to her quirky hometown to help her mother run the family business. Holly reunites with Mark, an old flame (who is now the local Sheriff!) and discovers the town’s long-running cookie contest cheating conspiracy involves a moose on the loose. As Holly juggles romance, small-town drama, and a looming corporate merger, she learns that love and community might matter more than work. Packed with immersive holiday moments and original pop songs such as, “Judge That Cookie” and “It Feels Like Christmas (Because It Is Literally Christmas),” the show offers a hilarious twist on the classic holiday movies you already know and love. It promises festive immersive fun for everyone whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a holiday movie superfan, or just in it for the moose.

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation which features the hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas" from the original animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss' original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and helps remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. Don't miss what The New York Times calls "AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any bedtime story."

Jackie Taylor's The Other Cinderella is a beloved Black Ensemble Theater classic that has delighted audiences for decades. This joyful African American version of the timeless fairy tale is filled with laughter, soul, and heart. In this story, Cinderella is from the projects, the Stepmamma works at the post office, the Fairygodmama hails from Jamaica, and the Brothers from the Hood keep the kingdom jumpin'!

Fall in love with the holidays all over again at LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT! As the beloved film plays in its entirety on a full-size screen, a live orchestra performs the soundtrack live, featuring music by Craig Armstrong alongside favorites including Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and "Love Is All Around."

Playing to sold out houses all over the world, Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features all your favorite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic!

Full of heart and 1960s flair, Hairspray follows Tracy Turnblad, a big-dreaming teen who lands a spot on “The Corny Collins Show.” But when she sees injustice in Baltimore, she sets out to integrate the dance floor, proving one girl can make a difference. With infectious songs like “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” this musical makes the perfect closer to Music Theater Work’s 46th season: it is a joyful celebration of acceptance, self-love and standing up for what’s right.

Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It's time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to the Auditorium Theater with the Bluey live show, Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+, will be "taking the show on the road"