The cast of Steppenwolf Theatre’s world premiere of “Bald Sisters: includes (top, left to right) Francesca Fernandez McKenzie and Jennifer Lim, (bottom) Coburn Goss, Wai Ching Ho and Nima Rakhshanifar
1
Bald Sisters
(Steppenwolf)
World premiere of Vichet Chum’s play about two Cambodian American sisters dealing with the death of their mother.
Opens December 1
2
New Stages Festival
(Goodman Theatre)
See new work in development, including the first directorial appearance of new Goodman artistic director Susan V. Booth.
December 1-18
3
Twelfth Night
(Midsommer Flight)
See Shakespeare’s “Christmas play” in Lincoln Park Conservatory, amidst the annual holiday flower show.
Opens December 1
4
Dear Evan Hansen
(Broadway in Chicago)
The Broadway hit about a high school senior with social anxiety returns to Chicago.
Opens December 6
5
John Oliver
(Chicago Theatre)
“Last Year Tonight?” The HBO comedy star ends 2022 with stand-up shows in Chicago.
December 29-31