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A guide to area holiday shows and events
Libertyville's Dancenter North will present the annual "Magic of the Nutcracker."
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Updated: November 29, 2012 11:59AM
Want to see Sugar Plum Fairy float across stage or Scrooge have his change of heart? Or are you looking forward to hearing all your favorite Christmas carols sung? Here’s our guide to holiday entertainment, from concerts to dance and theater productions to other fun holiday activities.
If you have a holiday show, concert or event that should be added to this list, email hleszczewicz@pioneerlocal.com.
CONCERTS
Holiday Pops Fantasy presented by the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge. Tickets cost $25; $20 students and seniors. For more information, call (847) 692-PRCO or (847) 823-8861 or go to www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org.
The Tower Chorale presents “Time for Joy” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Tickets cost $18; $15 seniors and students; free for children 10 and younger. For more information, call (708) 505-9570 or go to www.towerchorale.org.
“Escape to ... A Midnight Clear” presented by Acappellago, an a cappella chamber choir, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Tickets cost $17; $15 students and seniors. Tours of the mansion offered at 6:30 p.m., $5 per person. For more information, call 708-484-3797, ext. 2, or go to www.acappellago.org.
The Northwest Choral Society will present Handel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division Street, River Forest. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. For more information, call (224) 585-9127 or go to www.nwchoralsociety.org.
Chicago a cappella performs Mexican Christmas music, including Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces and traditional Christmas songs, during “Navidad en México” at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets cost $28-$35; $22 seniors; $12 students; additional $2 each for tickets purchased at the door. For more information, call (773) 281-7820 or go www.chicagoacappella.org.
Gavin Coyle will perform “Songs of the Season: A Gavin Coyle Christmas,” 8 to 10 p.m., Dec. 1, North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets cost $30. For more informaion, call (630) 637-7469 or go to northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Leahy performs “A Leahy Family Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Lund Auditorium on Dominican’s Main Campus, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. Tickets start at $25, Dominican student tickets are $10. For more information, call (708) 488-5000 or go to dom.edu/pac.
The Michael Teolis Singers presents “Songs of the Season” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at First United Methodist Church, 324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. Tickets cost $18; $12 seniors and students. For more information, call (708) 366-2889 or go to www.mtsingers.org.
New Tradition Chorus will present its 32nd annual holiday show 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Glenbrook South High School, 4000 Lake Ave., Glenview. Tickets cost $16-$20, children younger than 12 are $9. For more information, call 800-746-9246 or go to www.newtradition.org.
Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra perform Handel’s Messiah at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Tickets cost $25; $23 seniors; $10 students. For more information, call 800-838-3006 or go to www.elmhurstchoralunion.org.
“Home for the Holidays” presented by the Northbrook Community Choir, Northbrook Symphony Orchestra and several area choirs will perform at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. Tickets are $15-$37. For more information, call (847) 291-2367 or go to www.northbrooktheatre.org.
Festival Chorus: A Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Harper College Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Building R, Palatine. Tickets cost $12 for Harper students, faculty/staff and seniors; $15 for other students, $18 general admission and children 12 and younger are free. For more information, call (847) 925-6100 or go to harpercollege.edu.
Judith Owen & Harry Shearer’s Holiday Sing-A-Long will be 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Evanston S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets cost $22-$36. For more information, call (847) 492-8860 or go to www.evanstonspace.com.
The Palatine Children’s Chorus Do Re Mi & Treble Choirs presents “Carols by Candlelight,” 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Tickets are $6 for the Dec. 5 show and $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and children Dec. 8. For more information, call (847) 202-5222 or go to www.cuttinghall.org.
The Empire Brass and vocalist Elisabeth von Trapp perform a Christmas concert 8 p.m. Dec. 6 in Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park. Tickets cost $10. For more information, call (847) 266-5100 or go to www.ravinia.org.
Ron & Naomi’s 3rd annual Christmas Special at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Costs $10. For more information, call (708) 788-2118 or go to www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra presents its “Holiday Pops Concert” at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N Williams St., Crystal Lake. Tickets start at $43. For more information, call (815) 356-9212 or go to rauecenter.org.
Chris Ligon and Heather McAdams present “The Last Country Calendar Show,” celebrating the country events in 2013 and the holiday season through music, film, theater, 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Costs $20.
The Park Ridge Chorale presents “Candles and Carols” will be 7 p.m., Dec. 8 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Tickets are $14 for seniors and $16 for adults in advance, $2 more at the door. For tickets, call Patti at (847) 825-2216 or Penny at (847) 823-3958.
Celtic Woman “A Christmas Celebration — The Symphony Tour,” 8 p.m. Dec. 8, and at 6 p.m. Dec. 9, North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets cost $80-$95. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Music Institute of Chicago’s family open house 9 a.m. Dec. 8 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. At 10 a.m., features a performance of “The Nutcracker SWEET” and showcases the classical (Tchaikovsky) and jazz (Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn) versions of the holiday favorite. Admission is $10 per family (up to six family members). For more information, call (847) 905-1500, ext. 108, or go to www.musicinst.org.
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago will perform Handel’s Messiah at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets cost $45, $55. For more information, call (847) 673-6300 or go to www.northshorecenter.org.
The Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and University Chorale presents its 73rd annual Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Tickets cost $12; $6 students. Call (847) 467-4000 or go to www.pickstaiger.org.
“Holiday Delights” presented by a cappella choral ensemble Bella Voce at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave., Evanston. Tickets costs $30-$38; $15 students. For more information, call 877-755-6277 or go to http://bellavoce.tix.com.
“Polish Carols, Song & Dance” presented by the Lira Ensemble at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets are $35-$55. For more information, call (847) 673-6300 or go to www.northshorecenter.org.
The Rembrandt Chamber Players presents “Holiday Treats” at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Northwestern University’s Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Tickets cost $35; $25 for young adults ages 18-30; $10 for students. For more information, call (312) 360-3145 or go to www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org.
An Evanston Symphony Christmas presented at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Evanston Township High School auditorium, 1600 Dodge, Evanston. The event features North Shore Choral Society, Evanston Dance Ensemble, Evanston Children’s Choir and the ETHS Concert Choir and A Capella Singers. Tickets cost $25-$40; $10-$15 children younger than 18 and the family package is $70-$100. For more information, go to www.evanstonsymphony.org.
Holiday Wind Ensemble Concert presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $4; $3 seniors. For more information, call (847) 543-2300 or go to www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.
The William Ferris Chorale performs “Christmas Triptychs” at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange. $20-$25; $15-$20 students and seniors. Call (773) 508-2940 or visit www.williamferrischorale.org.
The Lakeside Singers will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 at Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Tickets cost $35, $25 for students and seniors. For more information, call (847) 577-2121or go to www.metropolisarts.com.
“Starlight, Songs and Candles Bright” presented by Youth Choral Theater of Chicago at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Tickets are $9-$26. For more information, www.youthchoraltheater.org.
Lakeside Singers presents “’Tis the Season” 8 to 10 p.m. Dec. 15 at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets cost $30 for adults, $20 for students and seniors, $10 for children 10 and younger and $5 for NCC students. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Make the Yuletide Gay” at 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at First Congregational Church of Evanston, 1445 Hinman Ave., Evanston as well as 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Tickets cost $15-$35 with discounts for students and seniors. For more information, go to www.cgmc.org.
Brave Combo Holiday Dance Party will be at 9 p.m. Dec. 15 at FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Costs $15. For more information, call (708) 788-2118 or go to www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Harper Symphony Orchestra presents “Sounds of the Holidays” at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Harper College Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Building R, Palatine. Tickets cost $7 for Harper students, faculty/staff and seniors, $8 for other students, $10 general admission and children 12 and younger are free. For more information, call (847) 925-6100 or go to harpercollege.edu.
The Illinois Brass Band presents “Christmas Fantasy,” 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students/children 18 and younger. For more information, call (847) 202-5222 or go to www.cuttinghall.org.
A Carpenters Christmas will be 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Tickets cost $10. A special signing will be held before the concert featuring Randy Schmidt, author of “Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter and Yesterday Once More: The Carpenters Reader.” For more information, call (847) 577-2121or go to www.metropolisarts.com.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra “A Ralph Covert Holiday,” 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 16, North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets costs $10 for adults, $8 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
The Chicago Chamber Choir presents “Bach Magnificat: Christmas in Germany” at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Our Lady of the Brook Parish, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Tickets are $18 in advance; $20 at the door; $15 children and students. For more information, go to www.chicagochamberchoir.org.
Ron Hawking sings holiday music of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $50; lunch and dinner packages available from $65-$70. For more information, call (630) 530-0111 or go to www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
An Intimate Holiday Evening with Raul Malo will be 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Evanston S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets cost $22-$42. For more information, call (847) 492-8860 or go to www.evanstonspace.com.
The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Christmas Time’s a Comin’” will be 8 p.m., Dec. 21, North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets cost $45-$60. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
The NRBQ Christmas Show will be 9:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Costs $20. For more information, call (708) 788-2118 or go to www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Do-It-Yourself Messiah, with holiday carol sing, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. The free event features the Glenview Community Church Chancel Choir, soloists and the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra. Musical scores will be available. For more information, call (847) 724-2210 or go to www.gccucc.com.
EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
“Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light,” Nov. 15-Jan. 6, 2013 at the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. For more information, go to www.msichicago.org.
Ice Skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink opens Nov. 16 and will remain open through mid-March, weather permitting, Milennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St.,Chicago. For more information, call (312) 742-1168 or go to www.millenniumpark.org.
Christkindlmarket, featuring food and holiday gifts, will run Nov. 20-Dec. 24 at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. For more information, go to www.christkindlmarket.com.
“Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show,” 6 to 10 p.m. daily, Nov. 23-Dec. 31, except Dec. 24-25, at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, a drive-through tour of the estate’s 97 acres decorated in brightly lit holiday figures. Visitors can enhance their experience by tuning into local radio station 107.1 FM for a dual music and visual experience. $5 per car Monday-Thursday; $10 per car Friday-Sunday. For more information, go to www.cuneomansion.org.
“Wonderland Express,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Nov. 23-Jan. 6, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. Admission costs members $10 for adult and $8 for seniors and children ages 3-12, nonmembers cost $2 more. For more information, go to www.chicagobotanic.org/wonderland.
Zoolights opens Nov. 23 at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 North Clark St., Chicago. The lights will be on nightly 5 to 9 p.m., Fridays-Sundays, Dec. 26. Then Dec. 26-Jan 6., 2013, the lights will be on every night. For more information, go to www.lpzoo.org.
The Inside Show, a free indoor art festival, will take place Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave. The three day festival features work from 40 artists. For more information, go to www.amdurproductions.com.
Holiday Magic will take place 4 to 9 p.m. weekends Dec. 1-23 as well as Dec. 26-31 at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield. For more information, go to www.brookfieldzoo.org/CZS/magic.
DANCE
CLC Dance presents its Holiday Dance Concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets cost $10; $8 for CLC/Senior/JLC Subscribers: $8; and $4 for children younger than 12. For more information, call (847) 543-2300 or go to www.clcillinois.edu/tickets
North Shore School of Dance’s present its 24th annual production of “The Nutcracker” will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at Raymond Moore Auditorium at Lake Forest High School, 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest. Tickets cost $22 for adults and $15 for children and seniors. For more information, call (847) 432-2060 or go to www.northshoredance.com.
Joffrey Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 7-27 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Tickets cost $31-$132. For moor information, call (800) 982-2787 or go to www.ticketmaster.com.
Dancenter North presents its annual “The Magic of the Nutcracker” 3 p.m. Dec. 8-9 at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave. as well as 3 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Tickets cost $18-$33 for the Libertyville High School shows and $18-$36 for the Genesee shows. For more information, call (847) 367-7970 or go to www.themagicofthenutcracker.com.
Dance West Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 1 p.m. Dec. 16, North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville.. Tickets cost $30 for adults, $23 for students, senior citizens and children. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Ruth Page Civic Ballet performs “The Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets are $22-$30; $21-$29 seniors; $15 teens; $12 children under 12. For more information, call (847) 543-2300 or go to www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.
Ballet Legere’s presents its 28th annual production of “The Nutcracker Ballet,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, at the Dominican University Performing Arts Center Lund Auditorium, 7900 West Division, River Forest. Tickets costs $25 in advance, $20 for seniors and children younger than 12. Tickets cost $2 more at the door. For information, call (773) 237-1874 or email balletlegere@yahoo.com.
The Berkshire Ballet Theatre and Raue Center for the Arts present the “The Nutcracker Ballet” at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22 and 3 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Raue Center, 26 N Williams St., Crystal Lake. Tickets start at $22. For more information, call (815) 356-9212 or go to rauecenter.org.
STAGE
“Bah, Humbug!,” presented in Panto by Piccolo Theatre’s through Dec. 22 at 600 Main St, Evanston. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $25; $22 seniors; $15 students; $10 children 9 and younger; $65 family (two adults, two children). For more information, call (847) 424-0089 or go to www.piccolotheatre.com.
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” through Dec. 23 at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. Tickets are $30. For more information, call (847) 834-0738 or go to www.oillamptheater.org.
“The Christmas Schooner,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and 1 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 30 at Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport, Chicago. Tickets cost $29 -$59. For more information, call (773) 325-1700 or go to www.mercurytheaterchicago.com.
“A Christmas Carol,” runs through Dec. 22 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $12. For more information, call (630) 530-0111 or go to www.drurylaneoakbrook.com
“It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play,” runs through Dec. 15 at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams, Crystal Lake. Tickets start at $22. For more information, call (815) 356-9010 or go to www.rauecenter.org.
“A Christmas Carol,” runs through Dec. 24 at Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Tickets cost $28.50 for adults and $15.50 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call (847) 577-2121or go to www.metropolisarts.com.
“The Second City’s Holidays in the Heights,” runs through Jan. 4, 2013 at Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Tickets cost $29.50, stage tables cost $34.50. For more information, call (847) 577-2121or go to www.metropolisarts.com.
“Miracle on 34th Street,” 7:30 p.m. evening performances and 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, Nov. 30-Dec. 8 at Gorton Community Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors in advance; $25 at the door. For more information, call (847) 234-6062 or go to www.CenterStageLakeForest.org.
“Madeline’s Christmas” presented by Children’s Theatre of Western Springs Nov. 30-Dec. 9 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 7; 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 8; and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9. Tickets cost $15; $7 students. For more information, call (708) 246-3380 or go to www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.
“A Christmas Carol,” 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. For an additional $4 per ticket, patrons may add an ice cream reception, taking place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. the day of the performance. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Dec. 5-16 at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 West Randolph St., Chicago. Tickets cost $18-$85. For more information, call (800) 775-2000 or go to www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
“It’s Christmas Charlie Brown! The Musical!” at 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 at Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. Tickets cost $15. For more information, call (847) 251-7424 or go to www.wilmettetheatre.com.“Peter and Paul in the Land of Nod,” presented by Chicago Folks Operetta will be at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at the 19th Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. Tickets cost $15; $12 seniors; $10 children. For more information, call (708) 383-2742 or go to www.chicagofolksoperetta.org.
“A Christmas Carol” presented by Chicago actor and musician Frank Babbitt as a solo performance with musical underscore at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Free-will donations and canned goods will be accepted to help support the Maine Township Food Pantry. For more information, call (847) 825-6659 or go to www.stlukespr.org.
“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” presented by Organic Theater Company, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-15 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15-16, North Central College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
“It’s A Wonderful Life — Radio Show” Dec. 14-16 at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Tickets cost $10. For more information, call (630) 260-1820 or go to www.wheatondrama.org.
“White Christmas — the musical,” presented by Jr. Encore Theatre, runs Dec. 14-16 at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Tickets cost $12. For more information, call 847-708-8880 or go to www.encoretheatre.net.
