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Chicago ‘Stages’ Theater Directory for November

Your go-to guide for theater in our city.

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Larry Yando stars as Scrooge in Goodman Theatre’s 2017 production of “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Henry Wishcamper. | Liz Lauren

Larry Yando stars as Scrooge in Goodman Theatre’s 2017 production of “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Henry Wishcamper. | Liz Lauren

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hicago is one of the best theater cities in the world. There are countless live performances to experience and enjoy, so we’re bringing the best of Chicago’s stages directly to you.

Explore our theater directory to learn more about upcoming shows, discover what’s playing this season and get special offers from theaters participating in this special guide.

The shows listed below are playing at our partner theaters. For more information about including additional performances in the directory, please contact advertising@suntimes.com.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Don Giovanni

Lyric Opera of Chicago | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

Water Circus: Silver Unit

Cirque Italia | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Friday, November 15, 2019

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

Water Circus: Silver Unit

Cirque Italia | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Saturday, November 16, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Dead Man Walking

Lyric Opera of Chicago | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

Water Circus: Silver Unit

Cirque Italia | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Sunday, November 17, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

Don Giovanni

Lyric Opera of Chicago | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

Water Circus: Silver Unit

Cirque Italia | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

Adam Ross Brody (from left), Daniel Smeriglio, Jonah D. Winston, Greg Foster, Karl Hamilton, David Sajewich in “Spamalot,” currently playing at the Mercury Theatre.

Adam Ross Brody (from left), Daniel Smeriglio, Jonah D. Winston, Greg Foster, Karl Hamilton, David Sajewich in “Spamalot,” currently playing at the Mercury Theatre.

Brett Beiner

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

Don Giovanni

Lyric Opera of Chicago | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Thursday, November 21, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Friday, November 22, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

Dead Man Walking

Lyric Opera of Chicago | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Saturday, November 23, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

Don Giovanni

Lyric Opera of Chicago | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Kelvin Roston Jr. (left) and Timothy Edward Kane star as Oedipus and Creon, respectively, in the Court Theatre production of “Oedipus Rex.”

Kelvin Roston Jr. (left) and Timothy Edward Kane star as Oedipus and Creon, respectively, in the Court Theatre production of “Oedipus Rex.”

Joe Mazza/Brave Lux

Sunday, November 24, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

Don Giovanni

Lyric Opera of Chicago | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

Water Circus: Silver Unit

Cirque Italia | Get Tickets

Friday, November 29, 2019

The Santaland Diaries

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

Water Circus: Silver Unit

Cirque Italia | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

Saturday, November 30, 2019

The Santaland Diaries

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre | Get Tickets

Deck the Hallmark: A Greeting Card Channel Original

The Second City | Get Tickets

Don Giovanni

Lyric Opera of Chicago | Get Tickets

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Northlight Theatre | Get Tickets

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Mercury Theater Chicago | Get Tickets

Water Circus: Silver Unit

Cirque Italia | Get Tickets

Gian Carlo Menotti’s AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS

Anthenaeum Theatre Chicago | Get Tickets

I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce

The Royal George | Get Tickets

Oedipus Rex

Court Theatre | Get Tickets

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