Buy Your Tickets Now for These Hot Holiday Shows

When temperatures drop, local stages just begin heating up. With offerings ranging from classic holiday stories to a world premiere based on a novel by a beloved author, you won’t want to miss these shows coming to Chicago’s North Shore this winter. So get out of the cold and warm up inside at one of these local venues showcasing the season’s hottest shows.

Oil Lamp Theatre
1723 Glenview Rd., Glenview
For the seventh year, this intimate theater in Glenview will bring to life the classic story of George Bailey — but with a twist. "It's a Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play" (Nov. 29 to Dec. 30) is a show within a show, set inside Studio A at WBFR Radio in December 1946, when a cast of actors will share the story of "It's a Wonderful Life" to their listening audience. As for Oil Lamp Theater's audience, they'll be treated to complimentary cookies, nuts, candy, and hot chocolate in the festively decorated lobby.

It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play, Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
This two-theater complex welcomes a variety of shows and performers throughout the year, and the holiday season is no exception. On Nov. 24, jazz vocal group The Manhattan Transfer will come to town for a fun evening of infectious tunes. Then, keep the good times going with Chicago Tap Theatre’s Tidings of Tap!, a show that will feature dance interpretations of classic Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter songs, on Dec. 9. And don’t miss Salt Creek Ballet’s “The Nutcracker" Dec. 15-16 for even more classic holiday fun. This performance will feature students from 25 Illinois cities and is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to this timeless tale. Speaking of kiddos, make plans now to see the all-new musical “American Girl Live!," Dec. 21-23 in which your favorite American Girl characters will come to life through a story of bravery and friendship set to song.

The Nutcracker, The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Northbrook Symphony
3700 Dundee Rd., Northbrook
What's the holiday season without favorite music like "Joy to the World" and "The Nutcracker Suite"? Hear those and more classics during Northbrook Symphony's Celebrate the Holiday Spirit! concert Dec. 1 at Our Lady of the Brook Church in Northbrook. The evening will feature guest artist John Goodwin on piano and the St. Norbert and Our Lady of the Brook Parish Choir.

Evanston Symphony Orchestra
1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston
If you just can't get enough holiday music, don't miss Evanston Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concert Dec. 2 at Evanston Township High School. The orchestra will welcome guests North Shore Choral Society, Evanston Dance Ensemble, The Evanston Symphony Holiday Gospel Choir, Evanston Children's Choir, and ETHS Advanced Vocal Ensemble. Plus, get ready to join in on the fun during the audience sing-a-long and meet Santa and his elves.

Evanston Symphony Orchestra

Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Fans of Jane Austen won't want to miss the world premiere production of "Mansfield Park" (Nov. 8 to Dec. 16) right here in Skokie. The play follows Fanny Price as she's sent away by her parents to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle and was written by Kate Hamill, who also adapted "Sense and Sensibility" and "Vanity Fair."

Mansfield Park, Northlight Theatre, Skokie

Music Theater Works
Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston
Stephen Sondheim's award-winning "Into the Woods" comes to life in Evanston this season (Dec. 22-31) with a full orchestra at Music Theater Works. Audience members will be able to meet the cast after the 2 p.m. performances on Dec. 26 and Dec. 29, and tickets are half price for those age 25 and younger.

Writers Theatre
325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe         
Glencoe's Writers Theatre will end the year with the hilarious Shakespeare play "Twelfth Night, Or What You Will" (Nov. 7 to Dec. 16), a tale of one woman who disguises herself as a man in order to land a job, which of course only creates a confusing love triangle. An Open-Captioned performance will take place Dec. 13, and an ASL-Interpreted performance is scheduled for Dec. 15.


 

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