What is Chicago? Music! Holiday or not, live music has always been a vital part of Chicago’s livelihood. Check out the best bars and restaurants with live music in Chicago and pick out your next show! Life is good when there is live music, don’t you agree?

145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602

The Dearborn continues the live music fare on weekends for brunch hours! Come enjoy their signature tavern pizza and other brunch favorites, paired with a seasonal cocktail, and enjoy live music as light shines through the glass. It’s a dreamy scene at The Dearborn this season.

858 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

“Sexy, sultry tunes by local talent almost every night of the week” — that’s GG’s tagline for their live music lineup. Our beloved local restaurant is now adding music to its many offerings.

If you haven’t planned for Christmas, come join them for the Christmas singalong. Or, have a spontaneous night out and see if you can grab a seat at one of their music nights!

1134 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

The concert series at The Press Room is becoming a new tradition! You can still book for their December concert series at $30 per person. We’re talking a 90-minute show at Chicago’s most iconic speakeasy on a beautiful Sunday! What are you waiting for?

1375 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

18,000 square feet featuring a huge bar and a full-size restaurant, Bottom Lounge is where the activities are at! Take a quick look at their event calendar and you’ll spot some big names from pop to rock to musical: Broadside, The Home Team…

Keep in mind that proof of vaccination is required and they no longer accept a negative test result as an alternative.

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4802 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

You have not been to Chicago if you’ve never been to The Green Mill. And if you’re a local, then you know this is the holy ground for all live music lovers. They have live music lineups almost every night and you can find the full calendar on their website.

Come in casual, or dress up. The Green Mill will show you that old-school intimacy you can only feel at a live lounge.

2421 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Come for a show and a drink at one of Chicago’s most favored hidden gem — The Whistler! Whether it’s funk, jazz, or your old-schooled holiday music, The Whistler’s got you covered. And don’t forget their cocktail menu changes all the time, so I guess that means you have to come back over and over again!

712 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

It’s impossible to talk about NOLA culture and the vibrant history of the red light district, which inspired Storyville’s interior and dining concept, without mentioning live music! So, if you’re looking for one of the most romantic restaurants with live music in Chicago, come to Storyville.

Come to Storyville for live jazz and solo piano, while enjoying authentic NOLA dishes such as red bean rice, gumbo, and the flaming Bananas Foster!

157 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654

Most people know Fame has a nightclub upstairs that opens on the weekends, but did you know the downstairs supper club has live music and DJ as well? Check the calendar on their website for their next show!

2105 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

Drop the fanciness, it’s time to get down-to-the-earth with one of the best restaurants with live music in Chicago. All hardcore live music lovers know about Reggie’s, then why shouldn’t you?

Come enjoy a wide pub grub menu and loads of beers. Also — did you know Reggie’s is one of the few bars around town with shows open to anyone that’s 17+?

6970 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

A private, intimate, old-schooled jazz bar, Le Piano is a landmark in Roger’s Park. With an elegant cocktail menu and delicious small plates, there is no better place for a date night, whether with a special someone or with yourself.

Doors open at 6 PM, and music usually starts at 7 PM. Masks and social distancing are required.

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Best known for her role as Mrs. Patmore in the hit TV series Downton Abbey, award-winning actor Lesley Nicol has been serving something new and more personal in her one-woman musical. 

HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? explores Lesley’s journey to success through masterful storytelling and original songs by Mark Mueller, the genius behind the catchy DuckTales theme song. The musical’s North American tour is coming to Chicago this Spring at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Lincoln Park.

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An Uproarious Feel-Good Musical

Award-winning British actress of Downton Abbey, Lesley Nicol, shares her journey from up-and-comer to big-screen sensation in this one-woman musical, HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? coming to the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue during its North American tour. Previewing March 9th and opening March 13th for a limited engagement through April 3rd, this uproarious feel-good musical takes the audience on a journey from Lesley’s childhood, through her time as a working actress to her success in the role as a cherished cook “Mrs. Patmore” on the worldwide phenomenon hit television drama Downton Abbey. Through the masterful storytelling and ten original songs by Mark Mueller, HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? is certain to have audiences tapping their toes to Lesley’s journey through life.

“Mark and I are so thrilled to bring our musical to Greenhouse Theater,” said Lesley Nicol, Actress and Writer. “Chicago theatre is rightly known and celebrated around the world and we are so looking forward to being part of the theatre community and playing to audiences in your wonderful city.”

A Story of Success and Journey of Self

HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? came into fruition when Lesley expressed to her close friend and successful American songwriter, Mark Mueller, her desire to write a musical. Having a successful acting career in Great Britain and in America, Lesley has been a part of countless theatre productions, successful television shows, and most notably, will be featured in the upcoming movie Downton Abbey: A New Era released on March 18th, 2022.

In this delightful new musical, instead of her beloved character, “Mrs. Patmore,” cooking up an extravagant meal, Lesley is serving up this fabulous musical autobiography about her incredible life. Through her own words, photos and songs, Lesley reveals how she overcame personal demons, found love, and achieved success on stage and on screen. HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? invites the audience to examine their own journeys while watching Lesley’s play out on stage. We are all on the same road, we all just have different bumps. 

Written by Lesley Nicol and Mark Mueller, HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? is produced by Pemberley Productions (The Woman in Black, Royal George Theatre; Private Peaceful, Greenhouse Theater) and directed by Luke Kernaghan. The production will feature scenic design by Anshuman Bhatia, lighting design by Lucrecia Briceno and sound design by Chicagoan Ray Nardeli.

How To Catch the Performance

HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? will run at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Performances begin March 9 for a limited engagement through April 3, 2022. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday to Sunday performances. The running time is 80 minutes no interval. Tickets range from $30 to $89 plus processing fees.

For tickets and more information, visit (www.howthehellmusical.com) or call the Greenhouse Theater Center Box Office at 773-404-7336.

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Whether you’ve had too much family time leading up to the holiday season, or simply need a getaway by yourself, somewhere is the perfect hotel for a pampering and undisturbed staycation in Chicago.

This list includes some of the most inquired hotels when people visit Chicago or trying to take some off, as well as the latest holiday deals happening!

2444 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Reopened this year, The Hotel at Midtown quickly became one of the local residents’ favorite choices for a staycation in Chicago.  Attached to the Midtown Athletic Club, a stay at The Hotel at Midtown gives you access to a world-class fitness facility, a brunch restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a spa that is to die for. From spas to gyms, The Hotel will make sure you feel at home yet have the best relaxation in your life, let alone the 5-star service treats you like a royal!

71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Those who book more than seven nights of stay during the holidays at Royal Sonesta’s Chicago Downtown location will get up to a whopping 40% discount on one of the hotels’ spacious suites.

With some of the largest guest rooms in Chicago — averaging 400sft, which is double the size of a standard room in Chicago, and over 81 individual suites, there is plenty of room for you or the family to stay.

Plus, the hotel’s convenient location puts you within walking distance to Michigan Avenue for you to wrap up your last-minute holiday shopping.

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226 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606

The first Hilton lifestyle property and the first Canopy by Hilton hotel in Chicago has officially opened to give you the ultimate staycation experience this holiday season. Amassing 350 guestrooms and suites between the two properties, the complex offers two on-site restaurant concepts, two unique meeting and event spaces, an on-site fitness center, and an outdoor terrace space.

Through February 2022, Canopy Chicago Central Loop is offering a grand opening special, treating guests to a complimentary third night with the booking of two nights. Both Canopy Chicago Central Loop and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop also participate in Hilton Honors. It’s time to claim your instant benefits and member discounts!

155 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607

Looking for a more cultural experience? Book your staycation in Chicago in the vibrant and sleepless Fulton Market District and have everything from food, live music, to art at your fingertips. With 115 rooms and suites featuring old-world Japanese influences in an ultra-modern design, Nobu is the definition of style and taste. Enjoy your stay with their state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor Tranquility Pool, and renowned rooftop.

If you plan to stay three or more nights at Nobu Chicago, you’ll get 21% off with a flexible cancellation policy. Guests will also enjoy complimentary valet parking now through March, 2022. Nobu Hotel Chicago is also offering guests a “Suite Experience,” which offers a complimentary night when booking a minimum of four consecutive nights.

311 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607

Another great spot in the Fulton Market District, Ace Hotel Chicago brings you the perfect balance of culture and modern fares. If you book your stay now, the hotel will hook you up with $30 worth of food and drinks every day, redeemable anywhere in Ace Hotel Chicago.

With the gallery in Ace Hotel reopening and live performances coming back, your staycation would be the furthest thing from boredom and mundaneness. Check out their event calendar and make sure your stay overlaps with one of the amazing performances coming up.

301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611

Sheraton Chicago Riverwalk has always been a top spot for a holiday staycation in Chicago. With endless activities within the hotel and in adjacent areas, such as rock climbing at Block 37 and ice-skating at the Maggie Daley ice ribbon, Sheraton Chicago Riverwalk will keep your days and nights full of entertainment.

You can also book the Elf Life Suite that includes festive decorations, beverage coupons to Link Café for hot chocolate, candy canes, and an elf to bring back home during the holiday season or participate in the hidden elf hunt. If you find all 5 elves, you can redeem a secret prize!

636 South Michigan Avenue, E Balbo Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Elegant and classic, The Blackstone will sweep you off your feet with its gorgeous architecture and modern amenities. When you book your room, you also receive a $50 meal credit to dine-in, carry out or receive delivery from Eleven City Diner, and a $50 spa credit at K’Alma Spa redeemable as room service.

During the holiday season, guests can also enjoy a classic holiday display featuring dazzling toy trains. Hear hissing steam, squeaking metal, and whistles blowing in the lobby of the storied architectural icon rooted in Chicago’s legendary past.

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221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Every Blu down in Bluville likes the holidays a lot, which is why this season Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel thought, 2021 is the year to bring Bluville to Chicago, because why not!

This December, the hotel is featuring a very merry holiday tree with decorations both big and small for all to see. FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar is serving new Bluville treats, such as festive cocktails that are tasty and sweet.

Also, proceeds from all stays in December will be donated to the Pediatric Cardiology Center at Lurie Children’s Hospital, a miracle we can all believe!

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5200 Pearl St, Rosemont, IL 60018

An energetic and edgy boutique hotel, The Rose Hotel features 165 stylish guest rooms and suites, all curated through the contributions of DLR, Getty’s Group, and Janko Group.

Visually stimulating art, thoughtfully woven throughout the design of each room, creates an elegant and innovative ambiance, perfect for all families to enjoy. Each guest room is equipped with all-down alternative bedding, triple-pane windows to eliminate airplane noise, and a pillow menu, offering a personalized sleep experience.

So, if you’re looking for an unforgettable staycation in Chicago, check out Rose Hotel at O’Hare.

1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610

Nestled among historic mansions in a quiet, gilded neighborhood in the Windy City, Ambassador Chicago is only steps from Lake Michigan and premiere shopping on Oak Street and the Magnificent Mile.

Guests can also enjoy $8 specialty cocktails from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or indulge in the Bottomless Mimosa available Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for $30/person!

You might even be surprised by one of their live performances or artist events!

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BOSTON — It’s been 20 years since Joe Johnson made an NBA debut, but he still knows how to score in isolation.

Johnson, who earned the nickname “Iso Joe” for his scoring prowess in those situations over the course of his long and decorated NBA career, scored the final points of Boston’s 111-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in fitting fashion: by burying an isolation jumper over the outstretched arm of Cavaliers forward Justin Anderson.

“We know what he is,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said. “Everybody said it as they walked in [the locker room]: ‘Joe’s a bucket.’ That’s what he is and he’s always been, and so that’s not gonna change.”

The shot wrapped up what had been a wild 24 hours or so for Johnson, who at 40 years old became the second-oldest player in the NBA — behind Miami Heat big man Udonis Haslem — and is the only current NBA player who played against Michael Jordan.

He also, by returning to the Celtics almost 20 years after the team that took him 10th overall in the 2001 NBA Draft traded him away a few months into his rookie year, set a new record for time between games with the same team, as his 19 years and 308 days between appearance shattering the previous record of 14 years and 331 days, which was set by Lakers center James Edwards.

“It’s amazing to be back here 20 years later,” Johnson said. “It’s still surreal to me.”

Johnson is one of many players who has gotten an opportunity to return to the NBA over the past week as the league has been ravaged by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. With so many teams being severely depleted by players testing positive for the virus, the NBA has relaxed the rules governing signing replacement players via hardship waivers to ensure teams have enough bodies to play.

Johnson, 40, has been back in his hometown of Little Rock, Ark., working out with his 14-year-old son, who is playing high school ball there, wondering if he was going to get another shot at playing in an NBA game. Since being cut at the end of training camp by the Detroit Pistons in 2019, Johnson has been out of the NBA completely.

Player/Team
Span (Yrs-Days)
James Edwards, Lakers
14-331
Bernard King, Nets
13-308
Chris Webber, Warriors
13-289
Charles Oakley, Bulls
13-190
Tony Massenburg, Spurs
12-339
Trevor Ariza, Lakers
12-249
Joe Johnson: 19 years, 308 days
since last game with Celtics
— Elias Sports Bureau

And while he’s been on the court since then — he’s won two Big 3 titles, and played in the AmeriCup for Team USA this past February — Johnson admitted he wasn’t optimistic that someone was going to give him another chance to extend his NBA career.

“I wouldn’t say give up, but I didn’t have high hopes,” Johnson said. “My son’s 14, so he keeps me in the gym. We work and work and work, and I always talk to him [and say], ‘Just work. Even when you can’t see what’s next, you just gotta continue to work.'”

It turned out, however, that the flood of replacement players coming back into the NBA allowed Johnson to get another shot. He said he was sitting with his 8-year-old daughter Tuesday when he got a call from his agent, Jeff Schwartz from Excel Sports Management.

Schwartz told him to be ready, and that he might get a call to join the Celtics. Less than an hour later, he’d gotten said call — and was told to be on a flight about three hours later to get to Boston.

“It was a no brainer for me,” Johnson said. “I’m a guy who really takes care of his body. I’m in pretty good shape. So I felt like I was ready to take on that challenge.

“So [my agent] asked me what I thought and we just kept moving. I’m ready for whatever comes my way.”

Udoka downplayed expectations before the game, saying the goal in signing veterans like Johnson and Miles was to have veteran experience on the bench, and to continue playing the team’s young rotation players like Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith and Romeo Langford while Boston is dealing with several COVID absences.

But with 1:57 remaining in the fourth quarter, Udoka — after being serenaded with “We Want Joe” chants from the TD Garden crowd, got a standing ovation from them by sending Johnson to the scorer’s table, giving him his first NBA appearance since playing a few minutes in Game 7 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals for the Houston Rockets.

“I heard them obviously,” Udoka said. “I would have liked to get him in sooner, except the lead got down to 12 or so, but that was the plan to get those guys some run, if possible.”

Even after three years away, however, Johnson looked like he did throughout his NBA career when he got onto the court. Despite being over 40 years old, he looked to be in terrific condition, as he said he’s been working out with his son and continues to do the hot yoga sessions that he was doing even in the prime of his career with the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets.

“He’s still got a lot in the tank if you ask me,” said Jaylen Brown, who scored 34 points to lead Boston and grew up in Atlanta watching Johnson star for the Hawks. “I’ve watched him in the Big 3, I’ve watched him before that, and I watched him growing up and he still look like he’s got something left in the tank so I’m happy to have him on board, to hear his voice, his advice … I think it’s great.”

But after spending a couple possessions deferring to the other players on the court, the Celtics ensured Johnson would have it on what turned out to be Boston’s final possession of the game. Johnson used a screen from center Bruno Fernando, snaked to his left, got Anderson onto his left hip and, like he had so many times before, rose up and let fly with a high-arcing midrange jumper.

And, like he had so many times before, the shot softly fell straight through the basket, setting off raucous celebrations that would’ve been mistaken for it being a game-winner.

“This is a pick-and-roll league,” Johnson said. “Once you can master the pick-and-roll and get to your spots – especially your sweet spots – it’s hard to stop guys like that. Especially when you can make plays out of that. I never lose sight of that, or lost sight of that. Just from watching the game, I see how they play in the pick-and-roll. If I’m in the pick-and-roll, you either gotta live or you’re going to have the midrange game or the floater.

“Luckily,” he added with a laugh, “it went down.”

It was a fun moment in an otherwise drab game between two teams dealing with several absences due to COVID-19 amid a chaotic moment across the NBA. For Joe Johnson, though, it was another chance at extending his NBA career — one that, regardless of how it presented itself, he was thrilled to get placed in front of him.

“It is kind of surreal, to have them chanting my name like that, and obviously come out and us get the win first and foremost, but to come in the game and be somewhat effective, that’s fun,” Johnson said. “At my age, man, you just try to relish every moment, enjoy the process and live in the moment.

“That’s kind of what I’m doing right now, just living in the moment. And it’s fun.”

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Alex Caruso sprained his left foot in Monday’s win against the Houston Rockets and will be out at least 7-10 days, the Chicago Bulls said Wednesday.

Caruso was hurt with 5:56 remaining in the first quarter, went to the locker room and didn’t return against the Rockets.

Signed this offseason as a free agent, the guard has been one of several bright spots for the resurgent Bulls, averaging 8.4 points and 4.0 assists in 26 games.

Chicago’s game against the Raptors on Wednesday was postponed due to COVID-19 cases with Toronto. The Bulls, who’ve had their own COVID issues, are scheduled to play the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

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BOSTON — Twenty years after he began his NBA career in Boston, Joe Johnson has been given a chance to write another chapter to it by signing a 10-day contract as a hardship waiver with the Celtics Tuesday afternoon.

“I mean, I knew it was a possibility,” Johnson said before suiting up for an NBA contest for the first time since Game 7 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals.

“Obviously basketball is my first love. So like I said, to have this opportunity to come about, regardless of how it came, I’m definitely blessed and appreciative of the moment. … I’m glad it happened, man.

“We’ll see where it goes from here.”

Johnson, 40, has been in his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas, working out with his 14-year-old son, who plays high school ball there, and wondering if he was going to get another shot at playing in an NBA game. Since being cut at the end of training camp by the Detroit Pistons in 2019, Johnson has been out of the league since then.

And while he’s been on the court since then — he’s won two Big 3 titles and played in the AmeriCup for Team USA this past February — Johnson admitted he wasn’t optimistic that someone was going to give him another chance to extend his NBA career.

“I wouldn’t say give up, but I didn’t have high hopes,” Johnson said. “My son’s 14, so he keeps me in the gym. We work and work and work, and I always talk to him [and say], ‘Just work. Even when you can’t see what’s next, you just gotta continue to work.'”

It turned out, however, that the flood of replacement players coming back into the NBA allowed Johnson to get another shot. He said he was sitting with his 8-year-old daughter Tuesday when he got a call from his agent, Jeff Schwartz from Excel Sports Management.

Schwartz told him to be ready and that he might get a call to join the Celtics. Less than an hour later, he got the said call and was told to be on a flight about three hours later for Boston.

“It was a no-brainer for me,” Johnson said. “I’m a guy who really takes care of his body. I’m in pretty good shape. So I felt like I was ready to take on that challenge.

“So [my agent] asked me what I thought and we just kept moving. I’m ready for whatever comes my way.”

As for what will come his way? It isn’t likely to be a lot of playing time. Celtics coach Ime Udoka said that the signings of both Johnson and fellow longtime NBA veteran C.J. Miles this week are more about offering veteran mentorship to the young players on the roster than stepping into Boston’s rotation.

Even though the Celtics have several players in the NBA’s health and safety protocols now — prompting the signings of Johnson, Miles and Justin Jackson over the past few days — they still have 13 available players, including the three hardship signings. Udoka said the plan is to continue playing young players like guards Payton Pritchard and Romeo Langford and forward Aaron Nesmith off the bench, and only go to someone like Johnson if there are further injuries, COVID-19 absences or foul trouble.

Still, Udoka said he’s seen enough of Johnson — who remains in outstanding shape — to know that if he does need him, he’ll be able to give the Celtics minutes.

“Some of it is consistency, as far as their track record and what they’ve done and, like I said, with the other guys, we saw them in the G League, practices and games,” Udoka said. “We have a good young group coming off our bench.

“We’ve got guys we’re relying on — Payton, Romeo, Aaron — young guys that are stepping up and playing well. But we want more of a steadying presence and kind of know what they’re all about, more so than a project or potential down the line.”

None of that matters much to Johnson, though. After being out of the NBA, he’s simply happy to get a chance to add another chapter to his prodigious career, one that saw him make seven All-Star teams and score more than 20,000 points.

And he admitted it is nice for him to get a chance to come full circle and return to Boston, where he spent the first few months of his career before being dealt to the Phoenix Suns in February 2002, as Boston tried to make a deep playoff run by adding veteran talent in Tony Delk and Rodney Rogers.

“Yeah I think, for me, it would be nice to come out here, perform well and have fun,” Johnson said. “Enjoy this little process that I’ve got. Because I could probably walk away from the game, but I love it so much, man. Like I said, my son keeps me going, and me and him have so many battles — one-on-one battles, shooting games, all those type of things.

“So I’ve always got things to fuel me and keep me motivated. It’s just preparation meets opportunity at this point.”

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Free-agent guard Joe Johnson is returning to the NBA after a three-year absence and at age 40, as he signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

Johnson is expected to play in Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He last played in the 2018 Western Conference finals for the Houston Rockets.

The Celtics have had seven players in the NBA’s health and safety protocols this week. They were forced to sign 15-year veteran C.J. Miles to a 10-day contract to fill out their roster for Monday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The deal reunites Johnson with the team that drafted him in 2001. He played half a season for the Celtics in 2001-02 before being traded to the Phoenix Suns that season.

Johnson is a seven-time All-Star and has averaged 16.0 points in 1,276 career games for the Suns, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Utah Jazz and Rockets.

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Beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood are headed to Chicago.

Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl are the “stars” of Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation” opening March 22, 2022, at the Mercury Theatre Chicago (3745 N. Southport Ave.).

Inspired by the beloved books by A. A. Milne and the classic Disney film featurettes, the production features lifesize puppets and original music from Nate Edmondson with songs from the Sherman Brothers (the Oscar-winning writing team of Richard M. Sherman and the late Robert B. Sherman), in a new story involving Pooh and his pals.

“The music, the life-size puppets, and the charming performances are the perfect way to introduce (or re-introduce) audiences to live theater,” said Jonathan Rockefeller, creator of the musical in a statement.

Tickets for are currently on sale for “Pooh Crew” members; general public onsale starts Jan. 4, 2022. (To become a member of the “Pooh Crew” visit winniethepoohshow.com.)

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