The Joffrey Ballet's annual holiday ballet returns following a critically acclaimed reinvention by the iconic Christopher Wheeldon in 2016. The previous Joffrey version ran for many years, becoming the Number One Chicago Christmas tradition, and returned annually to the Auditorium Theatre to wow their die-hard fans since 1987.

The uplifting story and beloved songs of Bing Crosby's film White Christmas have been enjoyed by families for generations and this year is no different! Two former servicemen and best friends travel up and down the country with their two-man entertainment act, when out of the blue one Christmas, their old general calls them in desperate need. With two feisty sisters helping them out, can these guys save a Christmas pageant from disaster?

Dancenter North will once again delight audiences with its lavish, epic staging of The Magic of the Nutcracker. Seen by thousands every December, this is the longest-running and largest production of The Nutcracker in the Waukegan area. Make memories with your family with another fantastic trip to this festive favorite.

Penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge goes on the adventure of his life, from his past to his present and beyond and learns that the value of gold will never equal that of genuine love for his fellow men. The classic holiday tale returns with its beloved characters and message of compassion, love and kindness and of course, Christmas spirit!

Get ready to be swept away by the twinkling timelessness of Cinderella, Rodgers, and Hammerstein's definitive rags-to-happy-ending story that has charmed and inspired audiences all over the world since its first broadcast with the legendary Julie Andrews on CBS in 1957. Don't miss this production from Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire, specially created for children!

Now celebrating over 20 years of performances, The Nutcracker by Ballet Chicago returns for another brilliant year! As one of the USA's favorite Christmas events and one of the most performed ballets in the world, this annual performance is the perfect way to welcome the holiday season with the whole family.