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Christmas Holidays Music & Theater

Fairytale of New York at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

December 17, 2024 - December 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/-Alina-

Location

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

175 E. Chestnut St.

Chicago, IL 60611

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Description

Fairytale of New York celebrates Irish heritage with singing, dancing and 'craic' at this performance that transports you to the emerald hills of Ireland at Christmas time.

Event cost: $41.50-plus

Event times: 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 17-18, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/fairtytale-of-new-york/

Neighborhood: Chicago

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