In the early years of his young adult life C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J.R.R. Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’ journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning. Here we find him at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve hosting a group of Americans who are Christmassing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed his Christmas celebrations.
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Stomp (12/13/23-12/31/23)
Samantha Bee: Your Favorite Woman (11/2/23-11/3/23)
The Lehman Trilogy (9/19/23-10/29/23)
Sasha Velour “The Big Reveal Live Show!” (4/29/23-4/30/23)
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus LIVE! (2/14/23-2/19/23)
The Twenty-Sided Tavern (10/27/22-1/15/23)
Lisa Lampanelli’s Losin’ It (6/16/20-6/28/20)
Goshen (5/22/20-5/31/20)
The Office! A Musical Parody (4/28/20-5/17/20)
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Godspell
Music Theater Works (10/23 - 11/16) | |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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Love Story: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift
Raue Center For The Arts (11/15 - 11/15) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret
Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13) CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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CHICAGO the Musical
The Auditorium Theatre (5/5 - 5/10) | |
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Ring-a-Ding-Swing It's Christmas
Hey Nonny (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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Luca Stricagnoli with Special Guest Meg Pfeiffer
ECC Arts Center (4/10 - 4/10) | |
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Raue Center For The Arts (12/12 - 12/12) | |
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Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts
St. Michael Church in Old Town (12/19 - 12/19) | |
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