10 Non-Holiday Shows in November

A lot of Chicago theaters open shows in November. Here's a list of fun shows that aren't necessarily about scrooges or santas.

Walk Two Moons

Adventure Stage Chicago | Chicago
November 5 - December 2 (Friday,Saturday) , 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays

Based on the book by Sharon Creech. Performances run Nov. 5-Dec. 2.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Lincoln Way

AlphaBet Soup Productions | Lombard
November 7 - November 8, 10:30 a.m.

Performances at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7-8.

Jack and the Beanstalk at North Central College

AlphaBet Soup Productions | Lombard
December 1 - December 2, 10:30 a.m.

Performances at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1-2 at North Central College.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Fully Charged

Allstate Arena | Rosemont
November 3 - November 13

Performances run from Nov. 3-13 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont and from Nov. 16-27 at Chicago's United Center.

Stuart Little

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre | Arlington Heights
November 8 - November 10

Join Stuart Little in this musical as he joins the city boat race, drives his mini-motor car and ventures out in search of his friend. Performances are at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10.

Shrek the Musical

Akoo Theatre | Rosemont
November 25 - November 27

Performance at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25; 10 a.m. and 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 26; 1 p.m. Nov. 27.

Seussical the Musical

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences | Lincolnshire
November 11 - December 31

Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre's holiday fare is a little bit of whimsy, and a little bit of nostalgia. Some of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to life with the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville. These classic, colorful tales are brought together by Jojo, a young boy and "thinker of strange and wonderful thinks."

Performances at 10 a.m. daily, plus occasional 12:30 performance, from Nov. 11-Dec. 31.

Annie Jr.

Actors Training Center at Wilmette Theatre | Wilmette
October 29 - November 12 (Saturday)

Annie is a spunky orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. Featuring advanced actors of the ATC REP and JR. REP Company at the Actors Training Center. Performances run from Oct. 29-Nov. 12. For tickets order online at www.wilmettetheatre.com or call (847) 251-7424.

The Bard in a Bag

Gorilla Tango Theatre | Chicago
November 12 - November 20 (Sunday,Saturday) , 4 p.m.

Shakespeare's well-known classics whittled down by kids and for kids. Using only brown paper bags and cardboard to create props and costumes, the actors will take kids favorite Shakespeare plays and adapt them into 10 minute shorts. Performances at 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 12-20.

The Sparrow

The Theatre of Western Springs | Western Springs
November 11 - November 20 (Sunday,Saturday)

Emily Book is no ordinary teenager. Her quiet, unassuming demeanor belies the secret she's carried with her for most of her young life. Returning to her hometown for her final year of high school stirs up rumors of Emily's mysterious past and her supernatural gift that is as thrilling as it is shocking. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 13, 19, 20.