Theater
- That mean Mr. Grinch is up to no good once again in “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.” The holiday classic follows the scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” as he plots to steal Christmas from the holiday-loving Whos. The 85-minute production for ages 5 and up is filled with colorful sets and costumes; Matt August directs. From Dec. 19-31 at Cadillac Palace, 151 W. Randolph. Tickets: $35-$105. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.
- “The Christmas Schooner” is Julie Shannon and John Reeger’s holiday musical based on the true story of the shipping captain who brought Christmas trees to homesick German American families in turn-of-the-century Chicago. From Dec. 14-23 at Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th. Tickets: $40. Visit thebeverlyartscenter.com.
- In Denise McGowan Tracy and Kathleen Butler-Duplessis’ musical “Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish,” a rag doll living at the North Pole learns that wishing is simply not enough to make your dreams come true. Gregg Dennhardt directs. From Dec. 20-31 at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan, Lake Forest. Tickets: $20. Visit citadeltheatre.org.
