On stage at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place in Chicago: The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Mon, Dec 7 – Sat, Dec 12, 2026 at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago
About this event
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical opens on Monday, December 7, 2026 at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago and stays until Saturday, December 12, 2026.
The musical comedy that celebrates your favorite holiday movies.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of Holly, an overworked Big City executive who returns to her quirky small hometown TO SAVE CHRISTMAS! Along the way, Holly juggles an old flame, a looming corporate merger, a cookie contest conspiracy and a moose on the loose!
Packed with your favorite holiday movie tropes and original pop songs such as, “Judge That Cookie” and “It Feels Like Christmas (Because It Is Literally Christmas),” the show offers a hilarious twist on the classic holiday movies you already know and love.
Read more ↓
Hallmark(ish) is from the creative mind of Tim Drucker (Friends Parody Musical, Trixie & Katya LIVE), with book and lyrics by Tim Drucker and Tony-Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo, And Just Like That, Head Over Heels), music and lyrics by Joel Waggoner (School of Rock, Advent Carolndar, Bounty Hunter), and choreography by Brooke and Tiffany Engen (Hairspray, Beetlejuice, Rock of Ages).
Event details
- Date
- Monday, December 7 – Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 PM local time
- Venue
- Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
- Address
- 175 E. Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Plays & Musicals
Venue & getting there
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611
How to get to Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
- CTA Bus Stop 1128Bus stop160 m
2 min walk - CTA Bus Stop 1097Bus stop160 m
2 min walk - CTA Bus Stop 14488Bus stop300 m
4 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 20 m away.
Hotels near Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
- The Ritz-Carlton80 mCheck prices
- Raffaello Hotel140 mCheck prices
- Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker Chicago160 mCheck prices
Hotel buttons are sponsored affiliate links. A booking made through them can pay us a referral fee; your price stays the same. Rates and availability come from the booking partner.
Transport, parking and hotel data © Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Your visit to Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
- Date
- Monday, December 7 – Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Starts
- 11:00 PM
- Getting there
- CTA Bus Stop 1128 (bus stop), 160 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 20 m away
- Staying nearby
- 8 hotels within walking distance; the closest is The Ritz-Carlton (80 m)
Every upcoming The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical date
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalMeridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre, Toronto
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalCarolina Theatre, Greensboro
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalThalian Hall, Wilmington
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalNorton Center for the Arts, Danville
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalBrown Theatre at The Kentucky Center, Louisville
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalThe Factory, St. Louis
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalThe Factory STL, Chesterfield
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalPantages Theatre, Minneapolis
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalHolland Performing Arts Center, Omaha
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalFolly Theater, Kansas City
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalWalton Arts Center, Fayetteville
- The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody MusicalWilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Milwaukee
Good to know
When is “The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical”?
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical runs from Monday, December 7, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Where is “The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical” held?
Venue: Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.
How much are tickets for “The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place by public transport?
The closest stop is CTA Bus Stop 1128 (bus stop), 160 m from Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 20 m away.
Where else is The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical performing?
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical also has 13 more dates coming up, for example Toronto (Nov 28, 2026), Greensboro (Dec 2, 2026) and Wilmington (Dec 3, 2026).
