This list is provided courtesy of The League of Chicago Theatres
The Annoyance Christmas Pageant
Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway, Chicago
The Annoyance is proud to once again bring back two holiday favorites to their stage, Charlie Brown, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas – with special touches you won’t find anywhere else. Through December 19, 2010 .
Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Provision Theater, 1001 W. Roosevelt , Chicago
When the Herdmans (the nastiest kids in the neighborhood) decide they want to be in this year's Christmas pageant, everyone is sure it will be a disaster. But when the curtain finally goes up, a miracle happens---making it the best ever! December 1 - 22, 2010 .
Blue Nativity – 2010 Tour
Quest Theatre Ensemble at Various Locations
The 9th annual Christmas spectacular, featuring elegant, large-scale puppetry, soaring music and "the greatest story ever told." December 4, 2010 -January 1, 2011 .
A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn Chicago
Charles Dickens' tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, oblivious to holiday cheer, whose attitude toward Christmas is the dour, "Bah, Humbug!" This year's production will feature a brand-new Ebenezer Scrooge: Chicago December 31, 2010 .
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell Arlington Heights
A heart-warming adventure as Scrooge sees the error of his ways as he is visited by the Spirits of Christmas. Through December 24, 2010 .
A Christmas Carol
Nebraska Theatre Caravan at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Aurora
This lavish musical theatre production is bursting with pageantry, laughter, gorgeous costumes and classic lines. December 5 - 6, 2010 .
Christmas Follies – Unplugged!
Come out for a laugh-filled romp through holiday music as you've never heard it. Traditional tunes like Happy Holidays and The Bells of Christmas, plus new smashes like The Christmas Can-Can and Wishing You a Drag Queen Christmas. Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport , Chicago, December 3-4; Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, December 5
The Christmas Music of Mannheim
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Aurora
Created by Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller's signature sound is where classical and modern-day rock, acoustic and electronic music meet. December 19, 2010 .
A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration
Northlight Theatre at North Shore for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Familiar faces from our nation's history cross paths and storylines in this uplifting epic filled with traditional music and themes of family, reconciliation and communal hope. Through December 19, 2010 .
Corky & Megon’s Cocktail Christmas Party
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell Arlington Heights
Corky Siegel and Megon McDonough are singing and swinging this holiday season with their very special cabaret show. December 19, 2010 .
Fa La La La… F*ck It
Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway, Chicago
Catherine Sims is struggling to keep her family together while hoping this Christmas will be better than the last. At the end of the day, they all have each other and f*ck it...that's all that matters. Merry Christmas. Through December 18, 2010
Hanuchristmakwanzika III: A Comedy Sketch
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee , Chicago
An hour of holiday-themed stand-up, sketch, and magic. All proceeds will benefit Changing Worlds, a Chicago non-profit that fosters cultural harmony through oral history, writing, and art programs for students. December 6, 2010 .
Holidays a cappella
Usher in the season with delight as Chicago December 5, 2010 ; Evanston- December 9, 2010 ; Chicago- December 10, 2010 ; Oak Park- December 12, 2010 .
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Broadway In Chicago Chicago
The classic holiday tradition White Christmas comes to the stage at last, as a brand new Irving Berlin musical direct from Broadway. December 15, 2010 -January 2, 2011 .
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph!
American Blues Theater at Victory Gardens N. Lincoln , Chicago
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 December 31, 2010 .
It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play!
American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron, Chicago
ATC transforms its intimate space into an actual 1940s radio studio to tell Frank Capra's classic story of one man's effect on his community, Bedford Falls December 26, 2010
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Noble Fool Theatricals at Pheasant Run Resort and Spa, 4051 E. Main , St. Charles
Inspired by the beloved American holiday classic, you'll become a part of WVL Radio's live broadcast as actors bring the fateful story of George Bailey to life. Through December 26, 2010 .
The Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Chicago
The Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker maintains the spirit of the original 1987 performance, while sparkling with contemporary choreography, dazzling costumes, Tchaikovsky's thrilling score, inventive lighting and extravagant set design. December 10 - 26, 2010 .
A John Waters Christmas
Legendary cult filmmaker, actor, writer and originator of the Hairspray dynasty, John Waters to the Windy City for the Chicago Premiere of his critically-acclaimed new one-man show. December 14, 2010 .
Leahy Family Christmas
This Canadian family of eight brilliant musical brothers and sisters is a volcanic explosion of talent and energy, intense emotion and passion. December 7, 2010 .
Miracle on 34th Street
Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago
Based on the classic film and incorporating traditional holiday music, Miracle on 34th Street is a celebration of the magic of imagination. Through January 2, 2011 .
The Nativity
Congo Square Theatre Company at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn Chicago
McKinley Johnson's adaptation of Langston Hughes' African American classic personifies the messages of family, unity, and love through dance and gospel music. December 3 - 31, 2010 .
The Nutcracker
Civic Ballet of Chicago James Lumber Center Washington
This classic holiday favorite known for its dramatization and splendor recreates Ruth Page's beloved original full-length staging, featuring choreography inspired by Delores Lipinski and the late Larry Long. December 18 - 19, 2010 .
The Nutcracker
The House Theatre of Chicago
The House's fantastical deconstruction of this holiday classic 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. Through December 26, 2010 .
The Nutcracker
Salt Creek Ballet at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Aurora
An enchanting holiday tradition for many families. Salt Creek Ballet, Sugarplum fairies, nutcrackers and delightful dancers will dazzle you in this classic dream tale. December 4, 2010 .
Oops@ Christmassed Again: A Britney Spears Christmas Carol
ComedySportz Theatre, 929 W. Belmont, Chicago
In another classic ComedySportz homage, creator Mel Evans ponders if Britney Spears' recent return to the limelight might be because she was visited by three spirits? See Dickens classic tale retold in a hilarious modern way. Through December 17, 2010 .
Robin Hood: A Holiday Panto
Piccolo Theatre, 600 Main St , Evanston
The Merry Men have never been merrier. The classic tale of Robin Hood is turned on its head! Through December 18, 2010 .
Redemmers
New Leaf Theatre at Rocco Ranalli's Pizzeria, 1925 N. Lincoln , Chicago
Secreted away in their favorite post-work watering hole, three office-mates try to make sense of their boss and a rare display of repentance in this darkly comic Dickens-meets-The Office holiday exploration of forgiveness and revenge. Through December 19, 2010 .
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer 2010
Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark , Chicago
This twisted Chicago December 2, 2010 -January 1, 2011 .
Sanders Family Christmas
Provision Theater, 1001 W. Roosevelt , Chicago
More than two dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devoted Sanders family keeps the audience laughing and singing along with bluegrass Christmas favorites. Through December 23, 2010 .
The Santaland Diaries
Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago
A celebration of the desperation of unemployment, the insanity of Christmas shopping and the ineffable "cheer" of the holiday spirit. David Sedaris' beloved account of his time in the trenches as an Elf at Macy's during the holiday season has been called the "24 funniest pages ever written in the English language." Through December 31, 2010 .
The Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
The Second City Chicago
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 December 26, 2010 .
The Second City’s Holidays in the Heights
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell Arlington Heights
Awkward office parties, manic shopping extravaganzas, matching sweaters for the family, burnt cookies and way too much fruitcake. With all that excitement, who doesn't love the holidays? Join The Second City in their hilarious, sharp, irreverent send-up of the season. Through December 30, 2010 .
Shantz Theatre 5th Annual Holiday Sketch Show: 5 Golden Years!
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee , Chicago
The 5th anniversary of Shantz Theatre's wildly popular and critically acclaimed holiday sketch show! December 3 - 19, 2010 .
Snow Days and Plane Delays: An Evening of Holiday Mime
The Mime Company at Studio BE, 3110 N. Sheffield , Chicago
In a series of vignettes, The Mime Company reflects on the struggles and triumphs of the holiday experience in this new winter favorite. December 22, 2010 -January 2, 2011 .
Winter Pageant 2010
Redmoon Theater, 1463 W. Hubbard, Chicago
A holiday tradition that's been part of Redmoon's mission for over 15 years, calls upon the company's entire artistic community, including dozens of artists, designers, performers and technicians, to create a celebration of the changing seasons. Through January 2, 2011 .
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