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This Saturday, the world premier of Alan Gross’s High Holidays will be opening in the Owen Theatre at the Goodman.  This darkly comic, boisterous look at growing up in the Chicago suburbs during the early sixties is the story of 13-year old Billy Roman and the rollicking, anxiety-riddled preparations for his Bar Mitzvah. When Billy’s rebellious older brother returns from college during the Jewish high holidays, his family—the little Roman Empire—begins to wobble and crack as it is forced to examine some hard truths about coming of age in America.

High Holidays opens on Saturday, October 31st and will run through November 29th in the Owen Theatre. For tickets, click here.

Non-traditional Christmas shows are becoming more and more the norm.  But every time we think that every story has been taken and parodied, another new production emerges.  Hell in a Handbag Productions is proud to present it’s mix of Silence of the Lambs and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.  This is our first venture with Hell in a Handbag and we’re excited to be  a part of this show, which has already been getting great reviews.  If you’re sick of the usual holiday swill, and are a fan of campy horror, be sure not to miss this.

Silent Night of the Lambs is at Mary’s Attic from now until Jan. 3rd.

This past weekend, we had the privilege of working a unique event in Salt Lake City, UT. Qwest Communications and 361 Experiential collaborated offer the opportunity for people to come and get their holiday presents wrapped by members of the Utah Jazz Dancers at South Towne Center.  The event was a huge success and were able to raise a sizable donation to the Boys and Girls Club of South Valley.  At direction, we’re able to staff and execute events all over the country, even as far away as Salt Lake City.  We offer the same services and customer satisfaction there as we do in our hometown of Chicago.

Returning for it’s third year here in Chicago, the Snow Queen is a wonderful holiday show for the entire family.  Based on the classic tale by Hans Christian Anderson, the Snow Queen is brought to life on stage with a wonderous musical score and amazing puppetry that will entertain audiences of all ages.  This is the first year since Victory Gardens has taken over the legendary Biograph, and looks like they will wrap up the year with much critial acclaim.

The Snow Queen is at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre from now until December 28th.

Steppenwolf brings another of Conor McPherson’s stories to life onstage. The Seafarer is a tale set on Christmas Eve in Dublin about a man who unknowingly enters a card game where the stakes are his soul.  Bosting an all star ensemble cast including Chicago native John Mahoney, The Seafarer is a must see for those who wish for something different than the typical happy-go-lucky Christmas shows in town this season.

The Seafarer is at the Steppenwolf Theatre December 4th-February 8th.

Chamber Opera Chicago brings back one of the most popular operas for the holiday season. Amahl and the night Visitors is the story of a crippled boy whose life changes forever when he sees an amazing star in the sky.  Soon, three kings following the star encounter Amahl and his mother and miracles ensue.  Chamber Opera Chicago is proud to present this classic tale for a limited time only, so be sure to venture out this weekend to see it.

Amahl and the Night Visitors is at Harold Washington Library Center in Cindy Pritzker Auditorium December 5th-7th.

Ever wanted to sit on Ebenezer Scrooge’s lap? Me neither, but your dog sure does! On November 29th, as part of their annual Christmas Carol production, the Goodman Theatre is offering the chance for people to bring in their pet to have their picture taken with Scrooge.  This is another unique promotion we at direction are involved in with the Goodman, and because this event is “petcentric”, we’ll be hitting all of the establishments on our Pet Store Route to ensure that dog owners and lovers are in the know.

Pooch on Scrooge is at the Goodman Theatre on Nov. 29th from 9:30am-11:00am. A donation of $10 is recommended benefiting Season of Concern. Your dog must be leashed, and well behaved.

As Christmas breezes through the city, holiday themed performances make their way into Chicago.  One of them is Ian Flemming’s classic story of an inventor, his flying car, and the adventure that ensues.

We’ll be promoting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and several other events all at the Lights Festival this Saturday. Events like this offer a fantastic opportunity to reach children and families and allow our brand ambassadors to personally connect with consumers and engage them in conversation about events and products.

Other upcoming events like this include the State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade, Holiday on the Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Mayor Daley’s Holiday Sports Festival.  Sporting events are also a great place to promote and connect with consumers.  The Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks are all in the middle of their respective seasons and present a wonderful opportunity to reach thousands of people.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is at the Chicago Theatre Feb. 11th-15th 2009

Every year, Chicagoans can count on Theatre Wit’s holiday staples, The Sanatland Diaries and Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol to help them get through the Christmas season with a laugh. This is our first promotion with Theatre Wit, and 2009 looks to be a very promising year for them as they move into their new home this month, the Baliwick Arts Center. We are all very exited to be a part of these shows, and look forward to working with Theatre Wit in the future.

The Santaland Diaries and Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol both begin Nov. 22nd

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
Thu-Sat 8:00pm
Sun 2:00pm

The Santaland Diaries
Thu-Sat 7:30pm
Fri-Sat 9:30pm
Sun 3pm & 7pm