Best Family Shows in Chicago
Best Family Shows in Chicago
Best Family Shows in Chicago
Best Family Shows in Chicago
Best Family Shows in Chicago
A Christmas Carol
November 16 - December 30
Albert Goodman Theater
A moving piece of homegrown Chicago theater that never fails to touch one's soul
Best Family Shows in Chicago
Best Family Shows in Chicago
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
December 10 - 15
CIBC Theatre
Turning Tchaikovsky on his head, featuring Kurtis Blow!
Best Family Shows in Chicago
Best Family Shows in Chicago
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
December 14
Silver Creek Event Center At Four Winds
A delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh load!
Best Family Shows in Chicago
Disney's Beauty And The Beast
Join Belle and the Beast for one of the great musicals of the modern era as it embarks on a national tour in 2025! Adapted from the classic Disney animation, Beauty and the Beast has been enjoyed by over 35 million people worldwide since its premiere in 1994. Featuring all the beloved songs from the original movie, including 'Be Our Guest' and the title track, the show includes additional numbers. The magic of Beauty and the Beast sets the standard by which all others must be judged!
A Christmas Carol
Once again the Goodman Theatre magics up your annual holiday cheer in the form of this beloved holiday tradition. Between the spooky arrival of the ghosts, the jubilant musical numbers and of course the ubiquitous "Bah Humbugs," you will experience Scrooge's joyful late-life discovery of love and the true riches of family.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Based on the beloved 1964 animated special, this adaptation brings everyone's favourite reindeer to the stage. This classic tale teaches the importance of friendship and respect, whilst getting everyone very excited for Christmas in the process! The perfect event for all the family treat your loved ones to an extra special holiday treat this Christmas.
Elf in Concert
Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.