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North Siders, get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! The Chicago area's holiday theater menu is big and eclectic, with shows ranging from classic tales to fresh, new stories. Here are some of the highlights:

**Classic Holiday Tales**

* "A Christmas Carol" at various venues
* "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at the Chicago Theatre
* "The Nutcracker" at the Civic Opera House

**Comedic Holiday Shows**

* Second City's "Holiday Spectacular"
* The Annoyance Theatre's "Holiday Revue"

**New and Exciting Shows**

* The premiere of "The Real Housewives of the North Pole", a farcical rip on the popular reality TV franchise
* "Naughty Noel", a risquΓ© holiday show with adult humor
* The return of "The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show"

**Other Festive Fun**

* "Who's Holiday!" starring Veronica Garza at Theater Wit, running through Dec. 28
* Various holiday-themed productions at the Goodman Theatre and other regional venues.

These are just a few of the many shows and events that will be taking place in Chicago this holiday season. Whether you're looking for classic tales or new, exciting stories, there's something for everyone on this list. So grab some hot cocoa, find your favorite show, and get into the holiday spirit!

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omg i'm so hyped for christmas!!! πŸŽ…πŸŽ„ i need to see "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" ASAP it's gonna be a blast!! second city's holiday spectacular is always a winner too, their comedy never fails to make me LOL πŸ˜‚ can't wait for all these shows and events in chicago, gonna grab some hot cocoa and catch a few! πŸͺπŸŽ„
 
omg i'm so stoked about all these holiday shows in chicago! it's gonna be a winter wonderland of laughter & magic πŸŽ„πŸŽ…οΈ i've been eyeing "The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show" for ages, and now that it's back on the schedule, i'm getting my tickets ASAP πŸ’– what about you guys? got any fave holiday shows or traditions? let's get this festive party started πŸŽ‰
 
omg i'm so stoked it's that time of year again!!! there's something for everyones tastes - from classics like a christmas carol to newer shows like the real housewives of the north pole lol i need to get tix ASAP and enjoy some holiday cheer with my fave shows
 
omg u guys!! i just checked out that chicago holiday theater menu and it's like WOW!!! πŸŽ„ i'm def getting tickets to "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" - who wouldn't want to see a farce about rich ppl at the pole? lol also, second city's "Holiday Spectacular" is on my list for sure, their comedy is always lit πŸ”₯ [https://www.secondcity.com](https://www.secondcity.com)
 
omg i'm so down for the jinkx and dela holiday show πŸŽ‰πŸŽ„ i mean what's not to love about a drag queen extravaganza?! i've seen them live before and they always bring the energy πŸ’ƒπŸ». but seriously, the real housewives of the north pole sounds like a wild ride πŸ˜‚ i need to get my hands on those tickets ASAP!
 
I'm so down for some holiday cheer! But let's be real, with all these shows and events going on, it feels like we're just adding more to our already jam-packed calendars. Can't we take a moment to slow down and think about what the true meaning of the season is? Like, I get it, "Naughty Noel" sounds hilarious but isn't that just another example of how consumerism takes over during holidays? Not trying to be a Grinch but just wondering if we can't find some balance between festive fun and actual reflection.
 
Ugh, can't they just make the ticket purchasing process less of a hassle? I mean, you gotta create an account on their website, fill out some info, and then wait for your confirmation email... it's like they're trying to drive people crazy during the holiday season! πŸ™„ And what's up with the "bright one" feature? It's just another way for them to try to upsell us on overpriced merchandise. Can't we just get a simple ticket without all the bells and whistles?! πŸŽ…πŸ˜’
 
πŸŽ„ The proliferation of diverse holiday theatrical offerings in the Chicago area is a testament to the city's rich cultural landscape. It's fascinating to see how "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" play subverts traditional notions of holiday cheer, while also offering an adult-oriented take on the genre. I'm intrigued by the intersection of farce and satire, which promises to add a layer of complexity to this production. πŸ€” Moreover, the range of comedic shows, from Second City's "Holiday Spectacular" to The Annoyance Theatre's "Holiday Revue", underscores the importance of humor in coping with the stresses of the holiday season. What do you think about these shows?
 
I think its fishy that they're premiering a reality TV rip-off at the Civic Opera House πŸ€”. I mean, is this a way to distract us from the real issues? And what's up with "Naughty Noel" having adult humor? Are they trying to brainwash us or something? πŸŽ…οΈ I'm not saying its definitely a conspiracy, but... you know?
 
omg i'm so stoked about all these shows! been looking forward to it for ages πŸ˜†πŸŽ…οΈ got my calendar marked for like 5-6 different events already... who's going to see "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" tho? sounds hilarious 🀣 anyone seen that show before? need recs for a good spot to grab hot cocoa pre-show πŸ΅πŸ‘€
 
omg i'm so down for some holiday theater πŸŽ­πŸŽ„! second city's holiday spectacular always cracks me up πŸ˜‚ and that new real housewives of the north pole show sounds like a riot 🀣 can't wait to see it at the civic opera house. anyone else going to catch any of these shows? πŸ€”
 
omg i'm so down for "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" 🀣 that sounds like a hilarious parody cant wait to check it out and also gotta see the return of "The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show" πŸŽ‰ those two are always on point!
 
Meh, I'm not sure why we need more "real housewives" shows on stage. It's just a rip-off of an already overplayed franchise πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. And don't even get me started on the risquΓ© holiday show... isn't that just going to make parents feel awkward at family gatherings? 😳 Give me some good ol' fashioned family-friendly fun any day! The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show sounds like a solid bet, though - those two are always entertaining πŸŽ‰.
 
omg, i'm so hyped for the holiday theater scene in chicago this year πŸŽ„πŸ€©! i've been hearing rumors about "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" and i need to get tix ASAP - a farcical rip on that popular reality tv franchise? sounds like my kinda comedy πŸ˜‚. but seriously, there's something for everyone here... classic tales, new shows, comedies... what more could you ask for? πŸŽ… i'm def grabbing some hot cocoa and checking out "Who's Holiday!" at Theater Wit - veronica garza is amazing, btw! πŸ’–
 
omg i'm so down for a holiday theater marathon in chicago!!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ„ second city's holiday spectacular sounds like a must-see, and the real housewives of the north pole is literally the most genius idea ever 🀣 can't wait to see Veronica Garza star in who's holiday too! πŸŽ…πŸΌ theater wit's lineup looks so fire, and naughty noel with adult humor? yes please 🎊 a little bit of risquΓ© humor around christmas time is just what i need to get me in the mood for the season πŸ’β€β™€οΈ
 
I'm low-key excited about all these holiday shows in Chicago this year! πŸŽ„ I mean, who doesn't love a good "It's a Wonderful Life" story or a funny "Holiday Spectacular" from Second City? 🀣 But at the same time, some of these new shows might be a bit too... risquΓ© for me. Like, have you seen the title of that one show about The Real Housewives of the North Pole? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ I'm not sure if it's gonna be my cup of hot cocoa. On the other hand, I am stoked to see some new and exciting shows like "The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show" - those two are always a treat! 😊
 
omg u guys! i'm so excited for the holiday shows in chicago!!! but can someone pls explain what "a live radio play" means?? like, is it just a stage show with music or something? and why do they have multiple versions of "a christmas carol"? is it cuz they want to make sure everyone gets to see it? i also wanna know more about "the real housewives of the north pole"... sounds soooo funny!! but also kinda weird? does anyone know if its gonna be like the normal RH franchise or what? πŸ€”πŸ’…
 
omg i'm so excited for the chicago holiday theater menu! i mean, who doesn't love a good classic like "a christmas carol" or "it's a wonderful life"? but also, i'm super curious about this new show "the real housewives of the north pole"... sounds like so much fun!!! i've been to both second city and annoyance theatre before and they never fail to make me laugh. anyone else going to check out any of these shows?
 
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