New Limited-Time-Only Art Institute of Chicago Ticket Package Available Through January 23

Strawdog Theatre Company announces Casting for Midwest Premiere of THIRST | By C.A. Johnson | Directed by Andrea J. Dymond | January 9th – February 15th

The Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs names WISH for OUR HEROES Indiana as the partner organization in the 7th Annual Salute to Veterans Golf Outing June 5 at the Brookshire Golf Club in Carmel.

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced John Davies as the organization’s first Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Kokandy Productions Announces the Chicago Premiere of HUNDRED DAYS Music & Lyrics by The Bengsons | Book by The Bengsons & Sarah Gancher |
Directed by Lucky Stiff | March 6 – April 12, 2020 at The Chopin Theatre | Plus: Delirium New Year’s Eve and Kokandy Book Club

**** Recommended **** Goodman Theatre’s production of “The Santaland Diaries”, written by David Sedaris and adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello.  In his early days as a struggling writer in New York, Sedaris took a job as an elf at Macy’s Department Store. Steven Strafford stars in the one-man show directed by Steve Scott.  “The Santaland Diaries” is irreverent, mischievous, snarky, and really, really funny.  4 Holiday Spotlights        

****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**** The holidays seem to be a time when more and more theater companies are adding seasonal programming to attract new patrons and entertain large groups or families. The slate of Christmas-themed shows this year seems to be particularly brimming with tantalizing and appealing options. With the field so chock-full of copious goodies, packed tighter than Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve, it can be difficult to choose just which show to see. Instead of going to see yet another version of "A Christmas Carol" or "The Nutcracker" why not take a chance and go to see a brand new family-friendly musical that is receiving its world premiere at The Greenhouse Theater Center? "The Land of Forgotten Toys," presented by CPA Theatricals, a Chicago-based non-profit organization, is a show that covers several different genres and is loaded with a ton of heart, robust good cheer and overflowing with genuine joy.  4 HOLIDAY SPOTLIGHTS

**** Recommended **** Take your family on a nostalgic trip into the past with the Towle Theater’s production of “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play”, adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith with original songs and arrangements by Jon Lorenz.  Forget about all your electronic devices – sit back and relax.  It’s 1947 and you’re a member of the ‘studio audience’ for a ‘live radio’ broadcast.  The actors will stand at the mics, read their parts, sing the songs, and do the commercials right in front you.  Did you ever wonder if Kris Kringle really is Santa Claus?  The answer will be found in “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play”.  4 Holiday Spotlights  

***RECOMMENDED*** Have you ever stopped and wondered whatever happened to all of those toys that Rudolph discovered on the Island of Misfit Toys? Clearly, Larry Todd Cousineau and Cindy O'Connor have. Both of these talented folks are the creators of "America's Best Outcast Toy," with O'Connor composing the music while the book and lyrics were written by Cousineau. As it turns out, all of these outcast toys are now living in the United States and appearing on a reality competition television program, vying for the title of -- you guessed it -- America's best. This fun holiday diversion is currently enjoying its world premiere at Pride Films and Plays.  3 Holiday SPOTLIGHTS

Victory Gardens Theater and Artistic Director Chay Yew recently announced plans for Yew’s departure at the end of the season