Chicago Tap Theatre has been updating, iterating and polishing its annual Holiday show for over 15 years, all to create this super engaging and heartfelt journey through December, with sections that celebrate Winter, Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Last year’s edition (the one being streamed!) is especially sweet, as USA Women’s Gymnastic team member Dasha Merkulova pulled out all the stops as the lead character and director Billy Siegenfeld brought his magic to the storytelling.
Thousands of Chicagoland families have made Tidings of Tap! part of their Holiday tradition for over a decade, and now audiences around the world can finally see why in this one-time only opportunity to stream this show.
Available to stream Dec. 18 - Dec. 20
Choose your admission level, register, and we will send you a link via Vimeo to view the performance any time between noon on December 18 and midnight December 20. *TROUBLESHOOTING* - If you are using Internet Explorer, please try a different web browser. If this is not helpful, try using a private browsing window such as Incognito on Chrome. If you are having trouble submitting payment, please be aware that you have to enter your zip code twice. Auto-Fill does not catch this, you may need to enter your credit card manually. Please contact jyonally@chicagotaptheatre.com if you are still having any trouble.
TICKETS Selected during registration
Family Link
- $35.00 per ticket
- 3 attendees per ticket
- The Family Link is designed for households with 3 or more people.
You Plus One
- $25.00 per ticket
- 2 attendees per ticket
- The You Plus One ticket is designed for you to enjoy with one other person.
Single Viewer
- $15.00 per ticket
- The Single Viewer ticket is designed for one person households.
Add On: Pay It Forward
- $15.00 per ticket
- Spread the joy of tap dance by helping CTT offset the costs of offering Free Admission to those in need.
Free Admission
- Free
- It is important to CTT to ensure that ALL people, regardless of economic need, are able to access the life-altering power of music and tap dance. Please use this option if you would otherwise not be able to view the show.
GET TICKETS to watch Tidings of Tap!
Available to stream globally!
Break out the egg nog for an exclusive, 3-hour tap event JUST FOR ADULTS!
Sparked by CTT's Book Club series, this event will include trivia and games (and prizes!), and the return of Book Club with Rusty Frank, author of Tap! The Greatest Tap Dance Stars and Their Stories.
Whether you're a tap dancer, tap teacher, or tap enthusiast, this special holiday online event is not to be missed!
Attend the LIVE Event on December 27, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
TICKETS Selected during registration
$50 (Suggested Donation)
- $50.00 per ticket
- Single admission for CTT's virtual holiday celebration.
$25 Admission
- $25.00 per ticket
- Single admission for CTT's virtual holiday celebration.
$10 Admission
- $10.00 per ticket
- Single admission for CTT's virtual holiday celebration.
Free Admission
- Free
- It is important to CTT to ensure that ALL people, regardless of economic need, are able to access the life-altering power of music and tap dance. Please use this option if you would otherwise not be able to attend this event.
GET TICKETS to attend CTT's Holiday Party!
Available to stream globally!
The best holiday gift for anyone ages 10-18 who LOVES to tap dance!
Three days of Tap Dance Technique, History, Games, and Original Chicago Tap Theatre Choreography from CTT’s hit show, Tidings of Tap!, taught by CTT Artistic Director Mark Yonally and Rehearsal Director Sterling Harris.
Each level will learn choreography from CTT’s annual Holiday production, Tidings of Tap! As well as meet (virtually) other kids who love tap dance as they do. Students will leave the Intensive with new knowledge, steps and tap friends! All students who attend will have the opportunity to submit a video to be considered for the Pre-Show of a future Chicago Tap Theatre live stream! CTT has become known for their inclusive approach to tap education, and this Intensive will be no different. Students will gain a greater understanding of this most American of art forms through daily lunch lectures and develop more confidence in their technique through games and activities. The choreography will be fun and accessible, and the students will leave with a little Holiday song choreography they can show off for the grandparents at Holiday celebrations!
Attend the Online Event Dec. 19 - Dec. 21
Register for CTT's Holiday Tap Intensive!
Available to stream globally!
Online Company Tap Classes
Join us for our weekly virtual tap classes!
About
Chicago Tap Theatre
Board of Directors: Katrina Christakis, Kathleen Dunckley, Kevin Garren, Chris Jones, Victor Mack, Cathy Roche, Rob Smith, Jillian Tattersall, Michael Weaver, Mary Fran Wiley, Bill Wilson, Mark Yonally
Advisory Board: Bill Evans, Acia Gray, Sarah Petronio, Billy Siegenfeld, Gracey Tune, Tommy Tune, Dianne Walker, Sam Weber
Emeritus Board: Adrienne Guldin, Kristen Jacobson
Company Members: Mark Yonally, Jennifer Pfaff Yonally, Sterling Harris, Molly Smith, Heather Latakas, Sara Anderson, Molly Eder, Ali Calamoneri, Zoe Lesser, Anna Lynn Robbins, and JC Brooks
Funders: This season is partially supported by the Chicago Community Trust’s SMARTGrowth program, The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, The MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, Wintrust and many generous individual donors.
Chicago Tap Theatre preserves America's indigenous dance form, promotes that dance through story-based shows and innovative presentation, educates the community and make tap dance accessible to a broad spectrum of people and to foster relationships with other arts organizations.
Photography by Kristie Kahns, Josh Hawkins, and David Harmantas