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December Theater
Beautiful—The Carole King Musical Chicago’s Abby Mueller plays singer-songwriter Carole King in the first national tour of the hit Broadway bio-musical. Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St (800-775-2000, broadway
inchicago.com). Tue, Thu, Fri at 7:30pm; Wed at 2, 7:30pm; Sat at 2, 8pm, Sun at 2pm. $27–$112. Through Feb 21.
A Christmas Carol The Goodman Theatre’s annual holiday production of the Charles Dickens classic enters its 38th year with its seasonal charm intact and includes the sharp Larry Yando in his eighth year as Ebenezer Scrooge. No bah humbugs here. Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St (312-443-3800,
goodmantheatre.org). Tue–Sun at various times. $25–$83. Through Dec 27.
Domesticated Steppenwolf ensemble member Bruce Norris directs the Chicago premiere of his dark comedy about a philandering politician and his good wife. Tom Irwin and Mary Beth Fisher lead the cast. Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N Halsted St (312- 335-1650,
steppenwolf.org). Dec 3– Feb 7. Tue–Fri at 7:30pm; Sat, Sun at 3, 7:30pm. $20–$89.
Gotta Dance This Broadway-aimed musical is inspired by the true story of the NBA’s first senior citizen hip- hop dance crew. It’s directed and choreographed by Kinky Boots helmer Jerry Mitchell. Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe St (800-775-2000, broadway
inchicago.com). Dec 13–Jan 10. Tue, Thu, Fri at 7:30pm; Wed at 2, 7:30pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2pm. $40–$97.
The Heir Apparent Playwright David Ives returns to Chicago Shakespeare Theater and to the well of comedy, adapting Jean-François Regnard’s Le Légataire universel. Nate Burger leads the cast as a young gent scheming to speed up his inheritance from a wealthy uncle. Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E Grand Ave (312-595-5600,
chicagoshakes.com). Tue–Sun at various times; $48–$88. Through Jan 17.
Theater & Dance
The Lion King Julie Taymor’s extraordinary, spectacle-filled Disney adaptation has been on Broadway for 18 years. The national touring company returns to Chicago for the first time since 2010. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St (800-775-2000,
broadwayinchicago.com). Dec 2– Jan 17. Wed at 2, 7:30pm; Thu, Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 2, 7:30pm; Sun at 1, 6:30pm. $35–$135.
The Nutcracker The House Theatre of Chicago’s modern retelling of E.T.A. Hoffman’s tale, minus ballet, casts the titular toy soldier as a reincarnation of young Clara’s recently killed soldier brother. First seen in 2007, the play returns for its now annual family-friendly outing. Chopin Theatre, 1543 W Division St (773- 769-3832,
thehousetheatre.com). Thu, Fri 7:30pm; Sat 3, 7:30pm; Sun 3, 7pm. $25–$45. Through Dec 31.
White Christmas “Vermont should be beautiful this time of the year, all that snow.” Based on the 1954 film that starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney, this 2008 musical charms through and through with Irving Berlin tunes and a strong cast led by Sean Allan Krill and Matt Raftery. Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL (630- 530-0111, drurylaneoakbrook. com). Wed at 1:30pm; Thu at 1:30, 8pm; Fri at 8pm; Sat at 5, 8:30pm; Sun at 2, 6pm. $45–$60. Through Jan 3.
Dance
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Winter Series Hubbard Street’s winter series features works by dance makers Crystal Pite, Robyn Mineko Williams, Penny Saunders and Yin Yue. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St (312-850-9744, hubbardstreet
dance.com). Dec 10–13. Thu at 7:30pm; Fri, Sat at 8pm; Sun at 3pm. $30–$99.
Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker The Joffrey Ballet’s annual performance of The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Chicago Philharmonic, has been a Chicago tradition since the 1980s. Joining the company onstage are local children’s choruses and nearly 120 young dancers from the Chicago area. This year’s production will be the last of Robert Joffrey’s 1987
December 2015–February 2016
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